Megan Thee Stallion emotionally quits musical amid exhaustion and breakup

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28 Apr 2026 • 3:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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Megan Thee Stallion emotionally quits musical amid exhaustion and breakup

  • Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has announced her early departure from the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, with her final performance now scheduled for Friday, May 1.
  • She expressed profound gratitude for her time in the show, praising the cast and crew for their hard work, dedication, and for inspiring her as an entertainer.
  • This news follows an incident on Saturday, April 25, where she broke down in tears on stage during a performance, just hours after publicly announcing her split from boyfriend Klay Thompson.
  • Megan Thee Stallion confirmed her breakup with basketball player Klay Thompson to The Independent, alleging infidelity and stating that trust, fidelity, and respect are non-negotiable in her relationships.
  • Her stint in the musical, which began in late March for an intended eight-week run, was also interrupted when she was rushed to hospital mid-performance due to exhaustion, leading to the cancellation of two shows.

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