And conversely, artists who work with him now, such as rapper Jack Harlow, know they are effectively co-signing him. At the time of this story’s publication, no fewer than five major rappers - none of whom Nas had mentioned in songs or statements - have publicly and flagrantly displayed their homophobia in response to his stance, most prominently DaBaby. Intentionally or not, his presence as a proud, successful gay man has led others to reveal their prejudices. Asked about the prison-shower scene in the “Industry Baby” video, he says, “I knew people were gonna make those jokes about ‘Don’t drop the soap,’ so I just beat them to the punch.” He even gets ahead of criticism he knows is coming. “But when I do anything remotely sexual I’m ‘being sexually irresponsible.’ Y’all hate gay ppl and don’t hide it.” On a lighter, more characteristic note, shortly after he came out publicly, he tweeted: “Just got news that I’m gay and I will no longer be streaming my music. “Y’all be silent as hell when n-s dedicate their entire music catalogue to rapping about sleeping with multiple women,” he replied on Twitter to one criticizing his “Industry Baby” video. He doesn’t just smack down haters, he gets in their faces, advancing his beliefs with a rare combination of sass, bluntness and wit. Like many people - particularly in his age group, which saw the world shut down just when their lives were supposed to begin - Nas emerged from lockdown scarred, changed and with a defiant resolve. I’m much more confident now - in my music, myself, my sexuality, the things that I believe that I stand for.” I wanted to be even more authentic in my music and let people into my life. It just means you’re a people pleaser, and they never become legends. “I used to see things like that as a compliment, but it’s not. “Honestly, I believe the pandemic helped me get out of the idea of trying to please everybody, and the idea of ‘He’s a cool gay person he’s an acceptable gay person,’” Nas says.
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This year alone, Nas (real name Montero Lamar Hill) has released one video that features him giving Satan a lap dance - for “ Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” - and another, prison-themed one that has him and several male dancers gyrating nude, albeit with their privates pixelated, in a shower ( “Industry Baby”) delivered a sexually loaded performance on “Saturday Night Live” during which he split his pants and finished the song holding his crotch (that was an accident) and most controversial of all, kissed one of his male dancers full on the mouth on the BET Awards (that was no accident). And while he avoids making grandiose statements about being a pioneer or a trailblazer for the LGBTQ community - “Let’s fuckin’ go, gay agenda!” he wrote last month, tongue firmly in cheek, when retweeting that he had the top two videos on the YouTube U.S.
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1 hit in Billboard Hot 100 history, Nas’ recent lyrics, videos, TV appearances and especially public statements are exponentially more honest, autobiographical and queer. Other singles such as “Panini” and “Rodeo” featuring Cardi B released during the period were certified six times platinum and double-platinum, respectively.Far from “Old Town Road,” the rap-country earworm that famously was recorded for $50 in a small Atlanta studio and has become the longest-running No. The song has been certified 14 times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, the highest certification in the 69-year history of the institution. The “cowboy era” for Lil Nas X refers to 2019’s “Old Town Road.” The Billy Ray Cyrus featured single initially started as a SoundCloud loosie released in 2018 before being propelled to international fame through remixes, performances and more.
“after i drop the album i will be finish with my gay era and returning to my cowboy era,” he wrote.Īfter i drop the album i will be finish with my gay era and returning to my cowboy era Lil Nas X is already looking forward to the future.Īfter securing back to back Billboard Top 10 singles with “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” featuring Jack Harlow, the two-time Grammy Award-winner revealed on Twitter Friday (August 6) he’s going back to the time period which made him a household name as soon as his long-awaited new album is done.