Halsey Joins MGK Onstage During Tour Stop, Celebrates Resilience Amid Health Battles
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A surprise duet between Halsey and MGK at a recent concert in Rosemont, Illinois, underscored a powerful message of friendship and perseverance as the singer continues to navigate important health challenges. The performance, part of MGKS Lost Americana tour, saw Halsey join her longtime friend for an energetic rendition of their 2016 hit, “Bad Things.”
The unexpected collaboration occurred during one of the final dates of MGK’s 2025 tour. Halsey stepped onstage to perform the portion of “Bad Things” originally sung by Camila Cabello, delivering the lyrics, “Am I out of my head? am I out of my mind?/ If you only knew the bad things I like,” and “Don’t think that I can explain it/ What can I say? It’s complicated.”
Beyond the music, the moment was deeply emotional.MGK used the possibility to publicly acknowledge Halsey’s ongoing battle with health issues.”I wanna give flowers to this amazing woman, who’s had a very, very, very tough couple of years,” he said, as Halsey visibly blushed. “Health scares that I got to personally watch her fight through, and I don’t know if we’ve acknowledged that enough, how much you mean to music, and how much you mean to me as a friend.”
Facing Lupus and T-Cell Disorder
MGK continued, highlighting Halsey’s strength and determination. “Seeing you that way during the time, and seeing you now …,” he added, referencing fan-captured footage of the moment. “I mean, this girl is still going through chemotherapy and fighting every day, and she’s out here crushing it.”
Halsey first revealed their diagnoses of lupus and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder in 2024, explaining that they had received the diagnoses two years prior. Prior to launching their Back to Badlands Tour in October, the singer underwent another round of chemotherapy.
A Longstanding Friendship
The duo’s connection extends beyond “Bad Things.” Halsey appeared on MGK’s track “Forget Me Too” on MGK’s Tickets to My Downfall album in 2020. Halsey also previously joined MGK onstage during his Mainstream Sellout Tour show in Los Angeles in 2022.
The recent performance in Rosemont serves as a poignant reminder of the power of friendship and the courage it takes to face adversity, even while continuing to pursue one’s passion.
Why did this happen? MGK wanted to publicly acknowledge and celebrate halsey’s resilience while battling serious health issues. The performance served as a tribute to their friendship and strength.
Who was involved? The key individuals involved were Halsey and MGK (Machine Gun Kelly). MGK publicly acknowledged Halsey’s health struggles during his Lost americana tour.
What occurred? Halsey joined MGK onstage during a stop on his Lost Americana tour in Rosemont, Illinois, to perform their 2016 hit “bad Things.” MGK used the moment to publicly acknowledge Halsey’s ongoing battle with lupus and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder.
How did it end? The performance concluded with a display of support and admiration from MGK for halsey’s courage
