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Lil Nas X

Get ready to meet Lil Nas X, the superstar who rode a horse to the top of the music charts!

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Lil Nas X 2024 Long Live Montero premiere (cropped)

Lil Nas X 2024 Long Live Montero premiere (cropped)

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Lil Nas X Talks About Gaining His Father's Acceptance, Growing Up in Atlanta, & FINDING HIMSELF 7-32 screenshot (headshot)
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Lil Nas X back stage at the MTV Video Music Awards 2019 (cropped)
Lil Nas X back stage at the MTV Video Music Awards 2019
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Western wear chain stitch jacket for rapper Lil Nas X by Jerry Lee Atwood of Union Western, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Nashville, Tennessee)
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191125 Lil Nas X at the 2019 American Music Awards

Key Facts

Born
April 9, 1999.
Known For
The country rap song 'Old Town Road'.
Biggest Hit
'Old Town Road' was number one for 19 weeks.
Fun Fact
He's won two Grammy Awards for his music.

Who's This Music Whiz?

Lil Nas X is a super cool musician who sings and writes songs! His real name is Montero Lamar Hill, and he was born on April 9, 1999. He became famous really fast with a song that mixed country music with rap. Imagine a cowboy singing a catchy beat – that’s kind of what it was like! He’s known for being brave and sharing his true self with the world through his music and amazing music videos.

The Song That Took Over the World!

His most famous song is called 'Old Town Road.' It was so popular that it stayed at the number one spot on the music charts for an incredible 19 weeks! That's longer than any other song since the charts started way back in 1958. It’s like winning every single game of tag for almost a whole school year! This song was a huge hit and made Lil Nas X a household name everywhere.

Superstar Achievements!

Lil Nas X has won so many awards, like shiny trophies from the Grammy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards! His song 'Old Town Road' is one of the most certified songs ever, meaning tons and tons of people bought or streamed it. He’s also been called one of the most influential people in the world. That means he inspires lots of people to be themselves and chase their dreams, just like he did!

More Than Just Music!

Lil Nas X is also famous for being himself and showing everyone it’s okay to be different. He was the first artist to come out as gay while having a number one song, which was a really big deal! He uses his music and his style to tell stories and express himself in unique ways. He’s a true artist who isn’t afraid to be bold and creative, making him a role model for many.

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