Hayley Williams Joins Rico Nasty for Surprise Performance in Los Angeles
Rico Nasty invited Hayley Williams as a surprise guest during her concert at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles last night. The Paramore frontwoman joined Rico on stage to perform "Smack a Bitch," a hit from Rico’s 2020 debut album, Nightmare Vacation.
During their energetic collaboration, both artists shared vocals and danced, culminating in a celebratory hug as the crowd erupted in cheers.
“You guys had no idea!” Rico exclaimed to the audience as Hayley waved goodbye.
This performance marked the final show of Rico’s Lethal North American tour, which started in September with an appearance at Riot Fest. The tour supported her latest album, Lethal, released in May, representing her third full-length album and her first under Fueled by Ramen.
Rico Nasty and Hayley Williams have a history of on-stage collaborations. In 2023, Rico appeared at Paramore’s headline show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, performing their hit "Misery Business" with the band.
Rico shared with Billboard, “It was an amazing experience. It felt like my inner child really jumped out. I hadn’t seen her in a while—on stage, backstage, among the team. So I was like, ‘Wow, this feels nice.’ Then I got to talk to Hayley.”
Tour and Collaboration Highlights
- Rico Nasty’s tour started at Riot Fest in September and concluded at the Fonda Theatre show.
- The tour supported her album Lethal, her first with Fueled by Ramen.
- Hayley Williams and Rico Nasty performed “Smack a Bitch” together live for the first time at this event.
- Their 2023 collaboration featured Rico joining Paramore on "Misery Business" at the Kia Forum.
Both artists continue to impress fans with their dynamic on-stage synergy and mutual respect.