It’s Lil Nas X’s birthday and to celebrate, we’re taking a trip down that “Old Town Road” to prove why he’s the queer pop star we deserve.
Springtime ushers in flowers in full bloom, spring break for schools, and the fiery Aries season. And one pop star gets to claim this season as their own and that’s Lil Nas X. Born Montero Lamar Hill on April 9, Lil Nas X has quickly become a mainstay on the playlists, red carpets, and stages. After exceeding all expectations with his worldwide smash, “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X went from perceived one-hit wonder to self-proclaimed “Industry Baby.”
With his debut album Montero, Lil Nas X cemented his queer icon status. Thanks to hits like “Industry Baby,” “That’s What I Want,” and “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” a fashion sense that transcends gender, and a tour full of “Black queer boy joy,” the 25-year-old proved that being unapologetically Black, queer, and fabulous is always en vogue. So, to celebrate him, here are five times Lil Nas X proved he was the queer pop star we deserve.
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