Lil Nas X

BORN: Apr 06, 1999
AGE:26
NET WORTH:$14 million
HEIGHT:6'1
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Real Name: Montero Lamar Hill

Aliases: Nas, Montero

BORN:
Apr 06, 1999
AGE:
26
NET WORTH:
$14 million
HEIGHT:
6'1

BIO

An openly gay rapper who rose to fame through a viral TikTok song, Lil Nas X represents a new chapter in Hip Hop. After building a social media following through comedy videos, the Georgia native turned his hand to music and struck gold with the country-flavored “Old Town Road,” which spent a record-breaking 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Proving he's more than just a one-hit wonder, Lil has remained a fixture on the charts thanks to “Panini,” “Montero” and “Industry Baby.” More importantly, Lil Nas X is helping to change the conversation around homophobia in Hip Hop through his unapologetic videos, performances and fashion sense.

PROPS

  • “Old Town Road” spent a record-breaking 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
  • “Old Town Road” is one of the best-selling songs of all time (18M+ sales worldwide)
  • 2x Top 5 Billboard 200 albums (7 EP + MONTERO)
  • 2x No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits
  • 6x platinum/multi-platinum singles
  • 2x Grammy Awards
  • 4x Billboard Music Awards
  • 5x MTV Video Music Awards
  • Became the first openly LGBT Black artist to win a Country Music Association award in 2019
  • Named one of TIME’s most influential people on the Internet in 2019
  • Collaborated with Nas, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sir Elton John + more
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Top Lil Nas X Questions

Is Lil Nas X related to Nas?
No. Despite sharing a similar stage name, Lil Nas X is not related to Nas. His name is a tribute to the Queensbridge rap legend, however.
Does Lil Nas X have a boyfriend?
As of September 2021, Lil Nas X is rumored to be dating Yai Ariza, one of his backing dancers. Ariza appeared in Lil Nas X’s “That’s What I Want” video and licked his neck during the rapper’s SNL performance.
Does Lil Nas X have tattoos?
No, Lil Nas X doesn't have any tattoos on his body whatsoever. The rapper donned fake tattoos in his “Industry Baby” and “Montero” music videos, though.
When did Lil Nas X blow up?
Lil Nas X blew up in 2019 after his country rap song “Old Town Road” went viral. The song was originally released in December 2018 before peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2019. It spent a record-breaking 19 consecutive weeks at the top of the chart.
Is Lil Nas X vegan?
No, Lil Nas X is not vegan. He apparently enjoys eating eggs, bacon, shrimp and meat.
When did Lil Nas X release 'MONTERO'?
Lil Nas X released his debut album MONTERO on September 17, 2021. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with guest appearances from Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus and Sir Elton John.
Does Lil Nas X have diamond teeth?
Lil Nas X celebrated his 22nd birthday by buying a set of opal grills, along with matching diamond nails. He still has his real teeth.

Lil Nas X

Real name: Montero Lamar Hill

Aliases: Nas, Montero

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