Lil Nas X is here to prove you wrong

The 22-year-old artist is still breaking barriers one song (and several clapbacks) at a time. In two hours,Lil Nas Xwill be the happiest he’s ever been. He’ll shake a bottle of Veuve Clicquot before popping it. Texas Isaiah for EW He’ll shout, “They said we would not do it! We did it again!” He’ll fire off a dozen celebratory tweets. Texas Isaiah for EW Yet the controversy briefly melts away when news finally arrives that “Montero” is aglobal No....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Brad Castro

Lil Nas X kisses male dancer in fiery BET Awards performance

Remember the time a young gay singer made history? Nas even injected the chorus of Jackson’s song into the end of his set. Nas came out as gay publicly on June 30, 2019, on the final day of Pride month. Lil Nas X BET Awards performance.Johnny Nunez/Getty He announced the news on Twitter by referring to the lyrics of his song “C7osure.” “But before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to c7osure....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Savannah Fox

Lil Nas X recounts hisSaturday Night Livewardrobe malfunction: 'Boom! I feel air'

The singer-rapper exposes the goods behind his pants rip on live TV. “I was pretty much going down on the pole, doing my little sexy drop-down, and boom! I feel air,” he said. “I was like, ‘There’s definitely a breeze going on.’ And I also felt some popping still happening while I was down there. So, I was like, ‘Oh God… Just like don’t be on TV already.'” So, it already was....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Robert Higgins

Lil Nas X reveals how nervous he was before BET Awards performance: 'I was trembling'

But before and during the show, the rapper says he was a bundle of nerves. “it took me a lot of time to mentally prepare for this performance,” Nas tweeted Monday. even during the performance i was having a hard time calming my nerves. thank you guys for the love." “Dear 14-year-old Montero, I wrote a song with our name in it. It’s about a guy I met last summer....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Sharon Donovan

Lil Nas X shares throwback video of 'life before fame' versus now

The Grammy winner looks at all he’s accomplished in two years. Lil Nas Xtold us long ago, “I’ve got what you’re waiting for.” Speaking to the latter, he’s now the most-streamed male rapper on Spotify. Lil Nas X shares throwback video to ‘life before fame’.Lil Nas X/TikTok; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Lil Nas X’s music is partly for his younger self. “Sun Goes Down,” off ofMontero, sees the rapper visiting his younger version in high school....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Zachary Allen

Lil Nas X spoofs Marvel's opening credits in teaser for newMonteroalbum

The singer-rapper said his debut album is “coming soon.” Welcome to the MCU: the Montero Cinematic Universe. We also get to seeMichael J. Lil Nas X announced over Twitter in March thatMontero, the album, would drop “this summer.” Together the songs are expressions of Lil Nas X’s experience with his sexuality, relationships, and bullying. even during the performance i was having a hard time calming my nerves. thank you guys for the love....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Jordan Kramer

Lil Nas X takes a stripper pole to hell in new 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)' music video

The Rodeo rapper left a personal message on social media dedicating his new song to his childhood self. Who dares to say no? It’s a journey of biblical proportions. The music video finds Nas in a purple-drenched Garden of Eden as he’s seduced by a futuristic snake. The songwas produced by Take a DayTrip, Omer Fedi, and Roy Lenzo. Nas opened up about the release of “Montero” with a personal message to his fans....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Jesus Cohen

Lil Nas X to release 'Satan Shoes' containing drop of human blood, responds to outcry

Nike was not involved in the collaboration. Lil Nas Xhas a devilish new collaboration coming soon. It also said Nike was not involved in the collaboration. Lil Nas X.Sony Music Like the scintillating visuals, the rapper’s shoes have received a mixed response. “My kids will never play Old Town road again.. “my bad @Nike I knew y’all wasn’t going out like that,” hewrote. Young later claimed he was hacked and apologized to Nas as well....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Joseph Molina

Lil Uzi Vert surprise drops his new albumEternal Atakefeaturing sequel to hit 'XO Tour Llif3'

RapperLil Uzi Vertsurprised dropped his new albumEternal Atakeon Friday, nearly three years after his last record. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, the rapper’s highest charting single yet. This is best visualized in theshort filmpreviewing the album that the rapper released on Tuesday. AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 11: Lil Uzi Vert performs during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park on October 11, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/FilmMagic)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Benjamin Jensen

Lil Wayne: 'Mad' man

(Or maybe that was just me maturing past the age of 12.) So whyd I do it? Because of the cover image you see to your left. Check out the level of detail they put into Alfie-Weezys many tattoos! That, folks, is a work of comedic art. And this feels like a real watershed moment of some kind for Wayne as pop icon. Like Eskaysays, This is how you know youve arrived....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Christopher Navarro

Lil' Kim wants to go up against Nicki Minaj for Verzuz battle

The rapper revealed her pick for an opponent during the BET Awards pre-show Sunday. Lil' Kimwants to go head-to-head withNicki Minajfor the next Verzuz battle, and fans havethoughtson the prospective showdown. The rapper confidently revealed her preferred Verzuz foe during theBET Awards' red-carpet pre-show Sunday. Bow Wowwas the most recent pairing, with the latter being widely declared the winner on Saturday. Some fans are absolutely living for the idea, as both women boast top songs under their belts....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Erica Calderon

Lilliam Rivera on going sci-fi and embracing Los Angeles in YA novelWe Light Up the Sky

Here’s your exclusive first look at the book’s cover, illustrated by Jor Ros. How is this your first time writing a novel in the genre? LILLIAM RIVERA:Can you believe it? Bloomsbury I’ve re-read them and others like those while working on this draft. Was that the impulse behind writing this book? Their excitement showing me their photos really captivated me. Can you tell us a bit about the book’s cover and what you like about it?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Kimberly Melton

Lily James reveals she shot moreBarb Wirescenes than what you see inPam & Tommy

“I got so into it, I love that movie.” There were even more recreatedBarb Wirescenes than what you see inPam & Tommy. “I loved doing theBarb Wirestuff,” James tells EW. Erin Simkin/Hulu “There’s so much more than what you see in the show. I got so into it, I love that movie. I shot whole scenes.” “She was really fun,” she says. There was something really sweet and innocent about that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Gabriel Peterson