Rapper Megan Thee Stallion's 'wake-up call' after being rushed to hospital in the middle of Moulin Rouge! performance

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital in the middle of Moulin Rouge!'s performance on March 31. The 31-year-old rapper has since shared an update with her fans about what caused the sudden hospitalisation, admitting it made her re-think her health. "Last night was a real wake-up call for me," the artist, born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, wrote on Instagram on April 1.Watch the video above. "I've been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough. It honestly scared me. I thought I was gonna faint on stage, I really tried to push through my performance but I just couldn't," the post continued. "I just need one day to rest, reset, and take care of myself the way I should have been..I'll be right back on that stage Thursday, stronger, clearer, and ready to give you 100% the way you deserve."I wanna be real with y'all because you mean everything to me and I hate letting y'all down...Thank you for always riding with me and loving me through everything."READ MORE: Former reality star breaks silence on jail time in new interviewREAD MORE: Jackie O's manager Gemma O'Neill breaks silence on social media absenceREAD MORE: Pip Edwards' devastating realisation at 39The website for Moulin Rouge! states that the Hot Girl Summer rapper would be sitting out the two performances held on April 1, US time. The Savage singer's representative shared more details about her diagnosis."Doctors ultimately identified extreme exhaustion, dehydration, vasoconstriction and low metabolic levels as the cause of her symptoms," they told E! News.Vasoconstriction refers to the narrowing of blood vessels due to muscle constriction. According to the Cleveland Clinic, "Vasoconstriction can help or hurt your body, depending on the situation."When you're outside in the cold, peripheral vasoconstriction helps your body keep from losing too much heat by making less blood flow to your skin."The star's representative continued, "Megan has since been treated, discharged and is now resting. Megan is incredibly grateful for the prayers and well-wishes from her supporters and is looking forward to resuming her role as Zidler on Moulin Rouge on Thursday."For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.The Grammy winner made history by taking on the role, marking the first time the nightclub owner has been played by a female-identifying performer. She began her tenure less than a week ago, making her Broadway debut on March 24."Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honour," she said in a February 26 statement in anticipation of her debut. "I've always believed in pushing myself creatively and theatre is definitely a new opportunity that I'm excited to embrace."Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation and storytelling," she shared, saying that she's "up for the challenge."FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.