Hayley Williams Joins Rico Nasty On Stage in Los Angeles
At the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, Rico Nasty surprised fans by inviting Hayley Williams of Paramore to join her on stage. The unexpected duet featured a lively performance of Rico’s 2020 hit “Smack a Bitch” from her debut album Nightmare Vacation.
Both artists exchanged vocals and energy throughout the song, dancing together before sharing a warm hug as the audience erupted in cheers.
“You guys had no idea!” Rico told the crowd as Williams waved goodbye.
The Los Angeles performance marked the final show of Rico’s Lethal North American tour, which began in September at Riot Fest. The tour supported her latest album Lethal, released in May — her third studio record and first under Fueled by Ramen.
Previous Collaboration
Williams and Rico have shared the stage before. In 2023, Rico joined Paramore during their headlining concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles to perform the band’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. And I hadn’t seen her in a while. Like I hadn’t seen her in a while on stage. I hadn’t seen her in a while backstage, like amongst the team like that. So I was like, ‘Wow, like this feels nice.’ And then I got to talk to Hayley.”
Tour Context
Rico’s Lethal tour highlighted her artistic growth and marked a new era in partnership with a major label. Fans witnessed a dynamic mix of past hits and new material, closing the chapter on one of her most ambitious tours to date.
Author’s summary: A vibrant surprise in Los Angeles saw Hayley Williams join Rico Nasty for an explosive duet, celebrating their creative bond and the close of Rico’s landmark tour.