Lil Nas X review, Montero: Bursting with technicolour heart
3 years, 3 months ago

Lil Nas X review, Montero: Bursting with technicolour heart

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “You’s a meme, you’s a joke, been a gimmick from the go…” raps Lil Nas X, on a fabulous debut that directly addresses the critics who wrote him off as a one-hit wonder. But on his recent, parping, brass-backed single “Industry Baby”, Lil Nas X reassured fans: “I told you long ago, on the road/ I got what they waitin' for…” Now, he boldly delivers it. It’s joyous to hear the 20-year-old southerner bouncing off the beats to proclaim: “I'm a pop n***a like Bieber, ha/ I don't f*** bitches, I'm queer, ha.” The album opens on the flamenco-inflected strum and handclaps of the bouncy “Call Me By Your Name”, then plunges into the low-riding R&B of “Dead Right Now”. There’s some breezy strumming on “What I Want” ahead of the addictive melodies on “One of Me”, where Lil Nas deals with industry expectations.

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Camila Cabello flashes the flesh in sexy music video with Lil Nas X for single He Knows... after divulging who she lost her virginity to at age 20
7 months, 1 week ago

Camila Cabello flashes the flesh in sexy music video with Lil Nas X for single He Knows... after divulging who she lost her virginity to at age 20

Daily Mail  

Camila Cabello flashed her toned figure in a steamy, new music video alongside rapper Lil Nas X which officially dropped on Wednesday for their single, He Knows. Camila Cabello, 27, flashed her toned figure in a steamy, new music video alongside rapper Lil Nas X, 25, which officially dropped on Wednesday for their latest single, He Knows. The songstress then …

Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X surprise fans as they celebrate new collab at Heart in West Hollywood after getting 'stuck on an elevator for an hour'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X surprise fans as they celebrate new collab at Heart in West Hollywood after getting 'stuck on an elevator for an hour'

Daily Mail  

Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X's night out in West Hollywood involved a visit from first responders. Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X surprised fans Friday at Heart nightclub in West Hollywood, where they celebrated the launch of their single He Knows after getting stuck in an elevator 'The fact we actually got stuck on an elevator for an hour. …

Lil Nas X says he ‘messed up’ with ‘J Christ’ video: ‘I’m not trying to dis Christianity’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lil Nas X says he ‘messed up’ with ‘J Christ’ video: ‘I’m not trying to dis Christianity’

LA Times  

Lil Nas X said his “J Christ” music video and some of its accompanying content went “overboard” and apologized Monday after being called out by the Christian rap community. Lil Nas X appears to be repentant after upsetting Christian recording artists and fans with his latest song, “J Christ,” whose cover art and music video appropriated biblical imagery and themes …

Lil Nas X saw Dave Chappelle’s ‘Dreamer’ dig, and he threw shade right back
1 year ago

Lil Nas X saw Dave Chappelle’s ‘Dreamer’ dig, and he threw shade right back

LA Times  

Lil Nas X and his steamy music-video fling with the devil still seem to live rent free in Dave Chappelle‘s head — that much is clear from the comedian’s latest Netflix special, “The Dreamer.” The controversial comedian closed out 2023 with a nearly hour-long stand-up show that pondered dreams of his own and those of powerful men. “I know a …

Lil Nas X documentary premiere delayed by bomb threat at Toronto film festival
1 year, 3 months ago

Lil Nas X documentary premiere delayed by bomb threat at Toronto film festival

LA Times  

The Saturday night premiere of the documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero” at the Toronto International Film Festival was delayed after a bomb threat was called in, multiple sources close to the artist confirmed to The Times. “Earlier this evening, we were made aware by the Toronto Police Service of an investigation in the vicinity of the red carpet …

Q&A: Lil Baby talks new album, Young Thug, rap lyrics
2 years, 2 months ago

Q&A: Lil Baby talks new album, Young Thug, rap lyrics

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — While Lil Baby’s new album blares loudly in the living room, the Atlanta-born rapper stands in the kitchen of his $20 million Bel Air home singing to his son, who dances along on FaceTime. I just knew if he transferred all that energy, he was going to grind all the way to the top.” Lil Baby, 27, …

Lil Nas X releases new track ‘Late to Da Party’ slamming BET after awards show snub
2 years, 6 months ago

Lil Nas X releases new track ‘Late to Da Party’ slamming BET after awards show snub

The Independent  

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Lil Nas X calls out "the bigger problem of homophobia in the Black community" following BET snub
2 years, 6 months ago

Lil Nas X calls out "the bigger problem of homophobia in the Black community" following BET snub

Salon  

Following a now-deleted rant on Twitter last week, Lil Nas X is continuing to bash homophobia within the Black community after receiving no nominations in this year's upcoming BET Awards, which notably celebrates Black excellence across the entertainment industry. RELATED: Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" star power and country's queer visibility Lil Nas' social media tirade began last week, …

‘We love Lil Nas X,’ BET insists after musician was shut out of BET Award nominations
2 years, 6 months ago

‘We love Lil Nas X,’ BET insists after musician was shut out of BET Award nominations

LA Times  

After Lil Nas X accused BET of never really rooting for him anyway, the network released a statement Tuesday defending its values. No one cheered louder that night than BET.” Last year, BET invited Lil Nas X to perform his hit single “Montero ” at the BET Awards after he wasn’t nominated and fans of the trailblazing musician accused the …

Lil Nas X says music industry wants LGBTQ+ artists to ‘be gay without being gay’
3 years ago

Lil Nas X says music industry wants LGBTQ+ artists to ‘be gay without being gay’

The Independent  

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Saweetie and Lil Nas X put on racy displays at HeartRadio'sJingle Ball 2021 in St. Paul, Minnesota
3 years ago

Saweetie and Lil Nas X put on racy displays at HeartRadio'sJingle Ball 2021 in St. Paul, Minnesota

Daily Mail  

Saweetie and Lil Nas X led the all-star performances at iHeartRadio's 101.3 KDWB Jingle Ball 2021 in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday. Holiday headliner: Saweetie used her star power as one of the headliners at the 101.3 KDWB's Jingle Ball 2021 Presented by Capital One at Xcel Energy Center Saweetie, born Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, 28, flaunted her curves in …

Lil Nas X cuddles up with HIMSELF while featured on cover for GQ's Men Of The Year issue
3 years, 1 month ago

Lil Nas X cuddles up with HIMSELF while featured on cover for GQ's Men Of The Year issue

Daily Mail  

He recently became single after splitting with dancer Yai Ariza back in September. Lil Nas - born Montero Lamar Hill - talked about his relationship with Ariza - who starred in his That's What I Want music video as he said: 'I started actually dating my last boyfriend this past year, who I’m still on really good terms with. Scroll …

Lil Nas X doubts he would have come out if not for Old Town Road success
3 years, 3 months ago

Lil Nas X doubts he would have come out if not for Old Town Road success

The Independent  

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Why Lil Nas X is like no other gay pop star
3 years, 3 months ago

Why Lil Nas X is like no other gay pop star

Live Mint  

Sometime in my early 20s, I stopped following the Grammys. There’s just something about Lil Nas X. I had not paid much attention when he became an unusual country music sensation in 2019 with his song Old Town Road—a teenaged black star in the very white world of country music in America. He has been criticised for his “pregnant” photographs …

How Lil Nas X made the most radical run of queer music videos in pop history
3 years, 3 months ago

How Lil Nas X made the most radical run of queer music videos in pop history

LA Times  

Lil Nas X opens up gender-flexible possibilities for his fans much like icons Freddie Mercury, Elton John and Prince did for previous generations. For a young fan base who made “Old Town Road” a viral sensation, Nas’ sensibility opens up gender-flexible possibilities much like icons Freddie Mercury, Elton John and Prince did for previous generations. He’s making music videos essential …

An impassioned Lil Nas X triumphs over haters and homophobes on debut album
3 years, 3 months ago

An impassioned Lil Nas X triumphs over haters and homophobes on debut album

LA Times  

The joy Lil Nas X takes in his desires calls to mind Little Richard, as does the glee with which he toys with bigots. As fully immersed in digital culture as any act in pop music, Lil Nas X probably could’ve gamed his way to another hit or two after “Old Town Road.” But beyond his strategic smarts, he also …

Fans hail Lil Nas X’s ‘unapologetically Black and unapologetically queer’ debut album
3 years, 3 months ago

Fans hail Lil Nas X’s ‘unapologetically Black and unapologetically queer’ debut album

LA Times  

Tell ‘em that the wait is over: Lil Nas X’s highly anticipated debut album is finally here. The future is bright.” “i love that Lil Nas X is unapologetically Black and unapologetically queer,” echoed Rewire News Group’s Imani Gandy. In keeping with his promotional fake-pregnancy stunt leading up to the arrival of “Montero,” Lil Nas X has also included a …

Lil Nas X’s best fashion moments, as his debut album is set to drop
3 years, 3 months ago

Lil Nas X’s best fashion moments, as his debut album is set to drop

The Independent  

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Oh, baby! Lil Nas X is popping out debut album soon; has maternity pics to prove it
3 years, 4 months ago

Oh, baby! Lil Nas X is popping out debut album soon; has maternity pics to prove it

LA Times  

What did you expect? Lil Nas X — here in a 2019 portrait — released faux-pregnancy photos to announce the imminent emergence of his debut album, “Montero.” Not that Lil Nas X would ever do anything outrageous for the sake of publicity, but the “Montero ” and “Old Town Road” rapper has popped out some photos of himself with an …

Lil Nas X Has Savage Reply to 'Montero' Reaching 1 Million YouTube Dislikes
3 years, 5 months ago

Lil Nas X Has Savage Reply to 'Montero' Reaching 1 Million YouTube Dislikes

News 18  

American rapper and hip-hop artist Lil Nas X is known for his unapologetic personality which was quite visible in his music video Montero which came out earlier this year. Lil Nas X was not spared by the social media trolls after the music video came out which has now received over 312 million views on YouTube since it was shared …

The wait is nearly over: Lil Nas X tells fans his debut album is finally coming out
3 years, 6 months ago

The wait is nearly over: Lil Nas X tells fans his debut album is finally coming out

LA Times  

Teasing his debut album, Lil Nas X has released a Marvel-inspired trailer to tide over fans hungry for new music. While the album’s release date is still unknown, fans can stream Lil Nas X’s EP, “7,” and his latest single, “Sun Goes Down,” until then. The trailer comes just days after the “Old Town Road” hitmaker’s 2021 BET Awards performance …

Lil Nas X flashes his abs and arrives in style at Stassie Karanikolaou's birthday bash in Hollywood
3 years, 6 months ago

Lil Nas X flashes his abs and arrives in style at Stassie Karanikolaou's birthday bash in Hollywood

Daily Mail  

He's been riding high on a wave of success with chart-topping music and incredible performances on Saturday Night Live. Out and about: Lil Nas X proved to be loving life as he flashed his incredible abs while heading into Stassie Karanikolaou's star-studded birthday bash in Hollywood on Tuesday night X — who's full name is Montero Lamar Hill — was …

Lil Nas X feared 'alienating straight fans' with Montero (Call Me By Your Name) video
3 years, 8 months ago

Lil Nas X feared 'alienating straight fans' with Montero (Call Me By Your Name) video

Daily Mail  

Lil Nas X said he was 'afraid of alienating' his 'straight fans' before releasing the outrageous video for his single Montero, which features some very raunchy scenes with the devil himself. True to himself: Lil Nas X revealed he was worried his 'straight fans' would feel alienated by the explicit lyrics and raunchy video for his song Montero in a …

Lil Nas X makes out with Dominic Fike in the trippy new video for Brockhampton's single Count On Me
3 years, 8 months ago

Lil Nas X makes out with Dominic Fike in the trippy new video for Brockhampton's single Count On Me

Daily Mail  

Lil Nas X took a break from his own music to star in the new video for pop–rap boyband Brockhampton's single Count On Me. A day in the country: Lil Nas X, 22, and singer Dominic Fike, 25, have a romantic tryst in the video for boyband Brockhampton's single Count On Me, released on Tuesday Romance: The music cuts out …

“Montero” Is the Gayest No. 1 Single in Billboard History
55 years ago

“Montero” Is the Gayest No. 1 Single in Billboard History

Slate  

In the fall of 2018, when Montero Lamar Hill stumbled across the beat he would turn into “Old Town Road,” the 19-year-old built the track as a meme as much as a song. After all the kerfuffle in 2019 over the country bona fides of “Road,” Lil Nas X telegraphed almost immediately that he wasn’t interested in proving a point …

Decoding the enigma of Lil Nas X: Why the American rapper is perennially at the eye of the storm
3 years, 9 months ago

Decoding the enigma of Lil Nas X: Why the American rapper is perennially at the eye of the storm

Firstpost  

Lil Nas X has been using his Twitter account as a fly swatter, flattening one irritant after the next in a loud and uproarious display of internet-speed celebrity. For the past four days — since the release of his new single ‘Montero,’ its masterfully absurdist erotica video, and then limited-edition sneakers called Satan Shoes — the 21-year-old rapper and digital …

Rapper Lil Nas X criticised for Satan lap dance in new music video
3 years, 9 months ago

Rapper Lil Nas X criticised for Satan lap dance in new music video

Op India  

Rapper Lil Nas X, famous for his international hit song “Old Town Road”, is being subject to an online firestorm in the wake of his “Montero” music video release on Friday. On top of this, Lil Nas X is also selling sneakers titled “Satan Shoes” containing 60ccs of red ink, with a drop of genuine blood. Critics of Lil Nas …

Lil Nas X Trolls Right-Wingers With Mocking Apology For His New Satan Shoes
3 years, 9 months ago

Lil Nas X Trolls Right-Wingers With Mocking Apology For His New Satan Shoes

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rapper Lil Nas X offered a mocking apology to those offended by his Satan Shoes with a new take on the rickroll. The video, titled “Lil Nas X Apologizes for Satan Shoe” posted on YouTube, begins with the singer holding up one of the shoes, created by himself and a company called MSCHF, which sport pentagram medallions …

Lil Nas X says he’s written the ‘best kids book of all time’
4 years, 3 months ago

Lil Nas X says he’s written the ‘best kids book of all time’

CNN  

CNN — Lil Nas X is on the road to becominga published author. 1 song in history, has written a children’s book called “C is for Country.” It’s due out early next year, he announced on Twitter last week. The Grammy Award-winning artist, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, said in a tweet he’s “dropping the best kids book …

Lil Nas X: 15 of the rapper’s best ever fashion moments
4 years, 11 months ago

Lil Nas X: 15 of the rapper’s best ever fashion moments

The Independent  

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2020 Grammys: Lil Nas X turns heads in a hot-pink Versace outfit on the red carpet
4 years, 11 months ago

2020 Grammys: Lil Nas X turns heads in a hot-pink Versace outfit on the red carpet

LA Times  

Lil Nas X attends the 62nd Grammy Awards at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. Hodo Musa, Lil Nas X’s stylist, said Versace’s work with hip-hop artists in the 1990s appealed to her and Lil Nas X. Lil Nas X in Versace at the Grammys. At the BET Awards last June, Lil Nas X wore a custom baby-blue …

The Grammys may be our last time to see Lil Nas X in full cowboy gear: His stylist clues us in
4 years, 11 months ago

The Grammys may be our last time to see Lil Nas X in full cowboy gear: His stylist clues us in

LA Times  

Rapper, singer and songwriter Lil Nas X, right, and stylist Hodo Musa, pose for a portrait at Cactus Cube Studio in December 2019. Musa describes Lil Nas X’s style as “fun, adventurous, colorful.” It’s also a boon that her collaborator “really loves to go into character,” she says. The video for “Old Town Road” had just premiered and Lil Nas …

Lil Nas X on coming out: ‘I wanted to be someone that people are proud of’
5 years ago

Lil Nas X on coming out: ‘I wanted to be someone that people are proud of’

LA Times  

The morning before Thanksgiving, Lil Nas X was driving around Atlanta recounting the whirlwind year in which he broke longstanding Billboard chart records, became the biggest gay pop star in the world and scored six Grammy nominations, including best new artist, record and album of the year. He has been going nonstop since his country-rap confection “Old Town Road” teleported …

Fiona Apple calls out Lil Nas X for sampling her song 'Every Single Night': 'Where's my money, cute little guy?'
5 years, 3 months ago

Fiona Apple calls out Lil Nas X for sampling her song 'Every Single Night': 'Where's my money, cute little guy?'

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fiona Apple has called out …

Lil Nas X says the 'universe' pushed him to come out after Old Town Road's success
5 years, 4 months ago

Lil Nas X says the 'universe' pushed him to come out after Old Town Road's success

Daily Mail  

He's become an LGBTQ icon since coming out as gay after the runaway success of his hit Old Town Road. It's a sign: Lil Nas X said that he was pushed by the universe to come out as gay earlier this year as he sat down with Time Magazine for their latest cover story Lil Nas X - given name …

Lil Nas X’s viral song sets more records on Billboard charts
5 years, 4 months ago

Lil Nas X’s viral song sets more records on Billboard charts

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Lil Nas X is galloping his way to two new records on the Billboard charts thanks to the massive success of “Old Town Road.” The song that beat out Mariah Carey and “Despacito” to become the longest-running No. 1 hit in the history of the Hot 100 chart has now set records on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs …

As Lil Nas X's Old Town Road becomes all-time longest-running Billboard No 1, a look at how it got there
5 years, 5 months ago

As Lil Nas X's Old Town Road becomes all-time longest-running Billboard No 1, a look at how it got there

Firstpost  

In a way, it’s fitting that Lil Nas X has rewritten the pages of history in Billboard, the American industry bible that deemed “Old Town Road” ineligible for its country music chart because “it does not embrace enough elements of today’s country music”, a decision that drew allegations of racism File it under things you never imagined would happen. In …

Lil Nas X makes history as ‘Old Town Road’ breaks Billboard Hot 100 record
5 years, 5 months ago

Lil Nas X makes history as ‘Old Town Road’ breaks Billboard Hot 100 record

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lil Nas X’s song “Old …

Mariah Carey congratulates Lil Nas X for his smash hit Old Town Road
5 years, 5 months ago

Mariah Carey congratulates Lil Nas X for his smash hit Old Town Road

Daily Mail  

After holding the Billboard record for 24 years, pop diva Mariah Carey congratulated Lil Nas X for breaking her record with his crossover hit Old Town Road. Congrats: After holding the Billboard record for 24 years, pop diva Mariah Carey congratulated Lil Nas X for breaking her record with his crossover hit Old Town Road Carey took to to Twitter …

Lil Nas X came out, but has hip-hop? A macho culture faces a crossroads
5 years, 5 months ago

Lil Nas X came out, but has hip-hop? A macho culture faces a crossroads

LA Times  

Lil Nas X, at JMBLYA at Fair Park in Dallas in May, came out as gay June 30. “But I look back at this moment, I’ll see that I’m fine.” Overnight, the 20-year-old Atlanta native — born Montero Lamar Hill — became the biggest gay pop star in the world. “Lil Nas X re-imagined an image of the Wrangler-wearing, horseback-riding …

Lil Nas X sets new Billboard record for most weeks at No.1
5 years, 5 months ago

Lil Nas X sets new Billboard record for most weeks at No.1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It’s one sweet day for Lil Nas X: The breakthrough rapper’s viral “Old Town Road” has broken the Billboard record set by Mariah Carey’s “One Sweet Day” for most weeks at No. 1 song of all-time,” said Lil Nas X, sporting a cowboy hat as he played “Old Town Road” in the background. “Let’s go!” “Old Town …

Lil Nas X ties Billboard record set by Mariah, ‘Despacito’
5 years, 5 months ago

Lil Nas X ties Billboard record set by Mariah, ‘Despacito’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Lil Nas X has taken his horse to the old town road and ridden it to the top of the Billboard charts for 16 weeks, tying a record set by Mariah Carey and Luis Fonsi. The country-rap “Old Town Road” was originally a solo song, but 20-year-old Lil Nas X added Billy Ray Cyrus to the track …

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