Imagine how tired we are.Īfter one viewer told Lil Nas X to not “use African culture” for his performances and to “respect our ancestors,” the rapper fired back: “Y’all really like to pretend homosexuality didn’t exist in African culture.” It was the same generic shit about ‘corrupting’ younger viewers and ’emasculating’ men. While the performance received praise from fans and fellow artists, such as Diddy and Kevin Abstract, there were (of course) homophobes who came out in droves to criticise the star. A lot of y’all don’t understand how that just changed how B lack gay lives matter and means. That’s the type of representation that I wish I had as a child growing up learning about my sexuality. I needed that.”Īnother said: “ The way he kissed another B lack gay man on stage just made me cry.
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The fearlessness it takes to be so decidedly queer in front of a notoriously homophobic audience.
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It had a tremendous impact on fans, particularly those who are Black and queer, with one writing: “ Lil Nas X is the Black gay popstar I needed to see as a kid.
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On Sunday (27 June), the rapper paid homage to Michael Jackson’s legendary Remember the Time music video as he performed his worldwide smasher, Montero (Call Me By Your Name), in a pharaoh-inspired skirt and armour with a squad of topless male dancers.Īt the end of his performance, Lil Nas X wrapped his arms around two of his dancers and passionately locked lips with one of them – it wasn’t a peck on the lips either, it was a full-on make out session. Lil Nas X set the stage ablaze during his Egyptian-themed BET Awards performance.