Already named a fashion icon for all his incredible eye-catching looks, the multifaceted artist and internet king released his critically-acclaimed and GRAMMY-nominated debut album Montero in September 2021. The queer anthem provoked much needed dialogue around the globe, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, remained atop of the Spotify Global chart for over a month straight, and propelled to #1 on the Top 40 and Rhythm Airplay charts. The 16x Platinum hit is the most certified song in RIAA history and is recognized with numerous awards including two Grammys.Īfter releasing his eclectic EP 7 in June 2019, which features the 6x Platinum “Panini” and 2x Platinum “Rodeo,” Lil Nas X returned in November 2020 with his Platinum single “HOLIDAY”, and followed with the culture-shifting 5x Platinum hit “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” in March 2021. The song’s remix with Billy Ray Cyrus became the longest running #1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history after 19 weeks atop the chart.
Dubbed “an internationally recognized phenomenon” by Billboard, he rose to fame in 2019 when he released “Old Town Road” and simultaneously upended the music industry – shattering genre norms, disrupting the charts and going viral worldwide.
In 2019, Lil Nas X closed out Pride Month by revealing that he is gay.Lil Nas X is a 23-year-old award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. The performance won praise from legendary hip-hop producer, artist and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs. Others were complimentary, praising the artist for honoring Pride Month and his openness about his sexuality in hip-hop, which has a history of being homophobic. The rapper, who donned an elaborate gown to walk the carpet, paid homage to Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time” music video during his Egyptian-themed performance of his single, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).”Īt the end, the “Old Town Road” star passionately kissed one of his male backup dancers, which won him a standing ovation from some members of the audience, including “Pose” star Mj Rodriguez.īut not everyone was happy about it, and there was some backlash on social media.Īfter one person tweeted that the rapper shouldn’t have used African culture for such a display, admonishing that he should “respect our ancestors,” Lil Nas X responded by tweeting, “y’all really like to pretend homosexuality didn’t exist in african culture.” Lil Nas X stunned Sunday night both on the red carpet and during his performance at the 2021 BET Awards.
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