Watch Hayley Williams Join Rico Nasty for 'Smack a Bitch' at Los Angeles Show

Hayley Williams Joins Rico Nasty for Surprise Duet in Los Angeles

During Rico Nasty's show at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, Hayley Williams made a surprise guest appearance. The Paramore frontwoman performed alongside Rico Nasty on the stage for a rendition of "Smack a Bitch," a popular track from Rico’s 2020 debut album, Nightmare Vacation.

The two artists shared vocals and danced energetically, concluding their performance with a warm embrace as the audience cheered loudly.

“You guys had no idea!” Rico Nasty told the crowd as Williams waved goodbye.

Tour Highlights and Album Context

The show marked the final stop of Rico Nasty’s Lethal North American tour, which began in September with a performance at Riot Fest. This tour supported her latest album, Lethal, released in May. The record represents her third studio album and the first under the Fueled by Ramen label.

Previous Collaborations Between Rico Nasty and Hayley Williams

The two musicians previously shared the stage in 2023 when Rico Nasty appeared at Paramore’s headlining concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. There, Rico performed Paramore’s hit "Misery Business."

Rico later told Billboard: “It was an amazing experience. And it felt like, I don’t know, my inner child really jumped out. I hadn’t seen her in a while—on stage, backstage, among the team like that. So I was like, ‘Wow, this feels nice.’ And then I got to talk to Hayley.”

Summary

The surprise reunion of Hayley Williams and Rico Nasty at the Fonda Theatre highlighted their ongoing creative connection, demonstrating their mutual respect and shared stage chemistry.

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