January 3, 2023
10 Times that Show Why Lil Nas X is a Queer Trailblazer
Shawn Laib READ TIME: 4 MIN.
With chart-topping hits like "Old Town Road," "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," and "Industry Baby," out rapper Lil Nas X is a true trailblazer in every sense of the word. In the hyper-masculine space of rap and hip-hop, the 23-year-old star has unabashedly embraced feminine fashions and flamboyant performances on stage while calling out homophobic haters. With overwhelming talent and a huge personality, it's no surprise that the musician has a huge online fandom. With the new year, it's a great time to check in on one the queer community's biggest contemporary influences!
One of the biggest tools Lil Nas X uses to fight back against homophobia online is his physique. He often likes to remind straight men who harass him that straight women all over the world would love to get involved with him, but his queer identity is the only obstacle to this happening. With this eye-popping soapy selfie, he creates a steamy bathroom scene, replete with his fearless use of swearing he often takes up on social media.
Lil Nas X has taken on a lot of hairstyles throughout his career, but his most recent one is sure to get a lot of fans of longer hair excited! The star put his hair up in a bun right before 2023, and some of his followers even thought the look reminded them of a certain sexy NBA star. It's uncertain how long Lil Nas X will keep this style, as he's often itching to change it up before fans can get used to one.
Lil Nas X loves to give a peak inside of his life on Instagram, and here he intentionally takes us inside his bedroom to hint at where many fans want to visit. Once again, he records a video claiming how easily he attracts women and that straight men should be glad he's gay so there's some ladies for the lads out there. A confident, yet probably accurate assertion indeed!
Lil Nas X stands out from many other out celebrities in the music world because he isn't afraid to break down barriers when it comes to his fashion. Here he returned to IG in March of 2022 with a variety of expressions, including a photo of him in high heels and one where he shows off his frosted tips. Daring, fun, and exciting is the name of the game for Lil Nas X at all times!
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Lil Nas X likes to give fans a preview of unreleased songs on TikTok. Sometimes the clips find him in the studio showing off his skills, and other times he's in the swimming pool singing along to the track. This sexy video displays the artist's ability to make his audience curious about his music while also in awe of his good looks.
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In this TikTok of a shirtless Lil Nas X previewing his music, the rapper gives off very sensual, passionate vibes as the track picks up energy. He's also able to give us a view inside his recording studio and show off his ability to play the piano. Lil Nas X has the voice, the body, and the skills with various instruments to be a star for years to come!
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Lil Nas X has transformed his body a lot since he first came into the spotlight a few years back, and here he decides to show off even more than usual. With his shirt pulled up and his pants tight enough to hint at a certain something else, this is one of the artist's more daring and sexually explicit videos on the platform.
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Despite the efforts of many LGBTQ+ sports stars in the past, athletics are still a place ripe with homophobia. Lil Nas X's decision to make his "That's What I Want" music video behind the backdrop of American football is nothing short of genius. It brings commentary to the amount of closeted gay stars in sports throughout the world, and it made bigoted pundits uncomfortable seeing a gay sex scene in a music video. All in a day's work for the superstar!
Some parents reject their kids when they first come out of the closet due to their religious beliefs. Lil Nas X gave the middle finger to outdated and ignorant view points, making his "Montero (Call Me By Your Name" music video all about having sexual relations with...Satan. This was a perfect way to satirize the homophobia within Christianity, and these screenshots of Lil Nas X from the video are sexy to boot!
The stage is where Lil Nas X truly shines. This compilation of his best screenshots while performing help show off his body, his clothing, and his captivating personality. There's nobody quite like Lil Nas X right now in the music industry!
