Hayley Williams Joins Rico Nasty for Surprise Performance in Los Angeles
At her Los Angeles concert at the Fonda Theatre, Rico Nasty surprised fans by inviting Hayley Williams from Paramore to perform with her. Together, they delivered a high-energy rendition of Rico’s 2020 hit “Smack a Bitch” from her debut album Nightmare Vacation.
After sharing vocals and dancing across the stage, the two artists embraced as the crowd cheered. Rico turned to the audience with a smile and said:
“You guys had no idea!”
The Fonda Theatre concert was the final stop of Rico Nasty’s Lethal North American tour, which began in September at Riot Fest. The tour supported her latest album Lethal, released in May and marking her third studio record and first under Fueled by Ramen.
Previous Collaboration
This wasn’t their first shared stage moment. In 2023, Rico appeared during Paramore’s headlining show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles to perform the band’s classic hit “Misery Business.” Reflecting on that night, she told Billboard:
“It was an amazing experience. And it felt like my inner child really jumped out. I hadn’t seen her in a while—on stage, backstage, anywhere. It felt nice. And then I got to talk to Hayley.”
Author’s Summary
Rico Nasty closed her North American tour with a powerful surprise as Hayley Williams joined her on stage, highlighting the mutual respect and energy between the two performers.