Pastors have referred to this song as, “ Devil worshipping, wicked nonsense,” due to the imagery that can be seen in the video.
This song took the Christian world by the horns and swung them about. His next single Montero took the world by surprise and gained massive popularity. However, he still gained a name as the first openly gay black rapper to receive a country music award. The song was removed from the Country Billboard Awards for its infusion with trap musical styling. His first single Old Town Road was at the center of controversy for mixing country music with rap. With the release of this first single he was already leaving his mark on the music industry and the world. His rise to fame began in 2019 with the release of Old Town Road. Montero Lamar Hill, better known as Lil Nas X, is a 22 year old singer, rapper and songwriter. This article was published on July 28th, 2021