If he continues encouraging his fans to be proud and embrace who they are, Lil Nas X should be able to make a significant difference in the future. Time Magazine included Nas in their list “The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet” and it’s clear that he wants to use that influence to spread positivity and acceptance. He downplayed the attack in his Twitter response, joking “damn i look good in that pic”, a sign that he won’t let intolerance alter how he presents himself.
Nas received homophobic criticism for some of his style choices, such as from Georgia rapper Pastor Troy. It hurts him to know that young people might be bullied for listening to his music. He hopes that he can be a positive gay role model and he might set an example for others to come out. Lil Nas X struggled through the turmoil and inner conflict of accepting his homosexuality as a teenager but has since become a proud member of his community. He quickly made clear that this was not actually the case and he is still a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.Ī post shared by Lil Nas X on at 5:43pm PDT Supporting LGBTQ+
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He later poked fun at his coming out in a series of April Fools’ Day tweets, where he jokingly revealed that he was taking “ a stand to lead the other straight people. It was during a performance alongside Miley Cyrus as the Glastonbury festival that he decided to publicly reveal his sexuality, feeling empowered by his rapidly growing fanbase. He has stated that he likely would have died with his secret intact, if not for the confidence and platform provided by his rap success. Nas believes it was easier for him to come out due to his financial independence and that people who rely on others often feel the need to be more cautious in revealing their sexuality. It’s a decision that they must make for themselves and not one to be pressured into, even by those who are accepting of their sexuality. These truly talented performers were granted the title of “artist.” Lil Nas X is an extraordinary artist who is here to stay.He hopes others will feel comfortable coming out as gay or bisexual but also warns people to not take that step unless they feel ready or properly supported. Not so long ago, these folks were referred to as a “performer,” unless they possessed a talent that separated them from the rest, raised them up, as it were. Today, everyone who sings, dances, or performs in any genre is referred to as an “artist”. In this regard Lil Nas X and his protean talent are being noticed more and more as he puts an indelible stamp on his music, while serving notice to the Black community regarding Black male sexuality. But those that separate the wheat from the chaff are always inescapeable of notice.
One of the advantages of having lived a long life is that a sufficient number of years have passed that allow one tolook back on them and see the past repeating itself in popular music in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.
But the 22-year-old rapper came out guns a-blazing in the first half of the year with the spring release of his. Unless youre living under a rock these days, youve definitely heard about the meteoric rise of Georgia singer-songwriter/rapper Lil Nas X.
But there is something about Lil Nas X that I find very appealing-actually, there’s alot about him that is appealing, and much to be admired, starting with his unparalleled courage. Nas X, like many other musical artists, had a low-key 2020, trying to keep safe, sound, and fairly calm during the height of the ongoing global pandemic. What little I’ve heard of “today’s music” I haven’t cared for and I haven’t heard enough to have an opinion. Jer, I’m 73, and I quite agree with all you said.