It’s powerful proof that LGBT artists face mounds of discrimination no matter how popular they become.
The rapper responded to these claims by tweeting the same argument that replaces the word ‘gay’ with ‘black.’ That hasn’t stopped the bigots from claiming they can no longer enjoy his music as a gay artist. He told no one he planned on revealing himself during the final days of Pride. The rapper confirmed he was tired of being closeted about his personal life. Others rallied around Lil Nas X following the announcement. Since announcing he’s a member of the LGBT community, the rapper lost a few fans. “Deadass thought I made it obvious,” the rapper tweeted, highlighting a rainbow segment on the album’s cover. “This is what I gotta do, can’t be regrettin’ when I’m old,” he raps in “c7osure.”Ī few hours later, Lil Nas X followed up that tweet with the cover of his eight-song EP called 7. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to c7osure.” “Some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more.
The country trap rapper recently appeared on stage with Billy Ray Cyrus to sing “Old Town Road” at the BET Awards.ĭuring the last day of Pride Month on June 30th, Lil Nas X pointed to lyrics from his song “c7osure,” from his debut EP. Credit: BET Networks/ YouTube Lil Nas X is gay and he thought he made it obvious.
