Lil Nas X: 28 facts about the Montero rapper you probably never knew
Here's everything you need to know about 'MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)' rapper Lil Nas X, including his height, age and relationships.
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1. Everything you need to know about Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X has dominated 2019 with his smash hit 'Old Town Road'. The song combined hip-hop and country music in such an innovative way and found viral fame on TikTok. Now, Lil Nas X is destined for chart-topping success. Find out all the tea on Lil Nas X right here. [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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2. How old is Lil Nas X? When is his birthday?
Lil Nas X is 23-years-old. He was born on April 9, 1999. [Getty]
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3. How tall is Lil Nas X?
Lil Nas X is 6 feet and 1 inch tall (186cm). [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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4. Where is Lil Nas X from?
Lil Nas X is American. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved around the state throughout his childhood. [Getty]
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5. What is Lil Nas X's star sign?
Lil Nas X's birthday falls on April 9, which makes his star sign Aries. [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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6. What is Lil Nas X's real name?
Lil Nas X was born Montero Lamar Hill. During an interview with Beats 1, Lil Nas X revealed how he came up with his stage name. He said: "It was Lil Nas because when I first started rapping I wasn't as serious so it was like, 'Okay, every rapper's name is starting with Lil lately.' So I kind of got stuck with it. I added the X later on after I was more serious. It would stand for the amount of years, I felt, until I'm at the status where I'm considered legendary." [Getty]
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7. Who is Lil Nas X dating? Who is his boyfriend?
Yes! Lil Nas X has a boyfriend. The rapper started dating the mystery man – whose name he has not shared – in August 2021 after meeting in May. In an interview with VMan magazine, Lil Nas X gushed about his relationship: "I feel like this is one of the best [relationships] yet. I’m really happy about it, and it all just feels natural. It’s effortless." [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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8. Lil Nas X was in a relationship with dancer Yai Ariza.
Lil Nas X was previously in a relationship with professional dancer Yai Ariza, who appeared in his 'That’s What I Want' and 'Industry Baby' music videos. In an interview with Sirius FM, Lil Nas X said: "We were dating, and we are still in very good terms. You know, we may date again I’m sure. I love him, he is amazing. I wanted to kind of focus on my music right now." He continued: "I am still very much in love, but I’m trying to manage it. If it’s meant [to be], it will happen in the future."
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9. What is Lil Nas X's net worth?
Lil Nas is reportedly worth $2 million already – and that's only set to increase. The money he's made so far is thought to be through music streaming and his collaboration with Wrangler. Although, net worths are notoriously difficult to work out so take that figure with a big pinch of salt. [Getty]
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10. Is Lil Nas X gay?
Lil Nas X came out as gay in the lyrics to his track 'C7osure'. The lyrics go: "Ain’t no more actin’, man that forecast say I should just let me grow/No more red light for me baby, only green, I gotta go/Pack my past up in the back, oh, let my future take ahold/This is what I gotta do, can’t be regrettin’ when I’m old." Later, Lil Nas X pointed to the rainbow-themed artwork from his new EP '7' and tweeted: "deadass thought i made it obvious." [Getty]
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11. Does Lil Nas X have any tattoos?
Lil Nas X has no known tattoos on his body. [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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12. Is Lil Nas X the son of rapper Nas?
Lil Nas X is not related to rapper Nas. Nas has a daughter named Destiny and a son called Knight with singer Kelis. Lil Nas X admitted on Twitter that he might change his name to avoid confusion. He tweeted in April 2019: "nas is a legend and i never meant any disrespect by my stage name. i actually might change it in the future." [Getty/[@LilNasX via Twitter]
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13. Is Lil Nas X related to Skai Jackson?
No, Lil Nas X is not related to Skai Jackson. However, she did appear in his 'Panini' music video in 2019. The pair have now formed a friendship. Lil Nas X told radio host Rickey Smiley: "I don't want to call her a little girl, but she's, like, the nicest little girl." [@skaijackson via Instagram]
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14. Lil Nas X's Satan Shoes: The Nike lawsuit drama explained
In March 2021, Lil Nas X released his Satan Shoes in collaboration with streetwear brand MSCHF. The modified Nike Air Max 97 trainers contained real human blood and had the Bible verse Luke 10:18 (about Satan's fall from Heaven) printed on them. Only 666 pairs were made, and they sold for $1,018 a pair. The sneakers sold out in one minute but Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the brand. The shoes had to then be recalled and buyers were refunded. [MSCHF]
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15. Lil Nas X is thought to be behind Nicki Minaj Barb account Nas Maraj
Lil Nas X has alluded to being behind Nicki Minaj fan accounts on Twitter, including @NasMaraj, which is thought to be behind several Islamophobic tweets. A New York Magazine article initially linked him to the account, however, he denied it and called the reports a "misunderstanding". He has now confessed that he was indeed a Nicki Minaj stan, but didn't admit it originally because he didn't want people to think he was gay. [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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16. When is Lil Nas X's album coming out?
Lil Nas X will release his debut album in summer 2021. He released his EP, 7, in June 2019. It was his first since the success of 'Old Town Road' but not his first ever. Lil Nas X's EP 'Nasarati' was released in 2018. [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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17. How did 'Old Town Road' become a TikTok?
Lil Nas X went viral when 'Old Town Road' started the "Yeehaw Challenge" on the video sharing app TikTok. Lil Nas X uploaded the song to TikTok himself and promoted the song as a meme for four months, using his knowledge of creating shareable content. Soon everyone was drinking "Yee Yee Juice" which would turn them into cowboys. [Lil Nas X via YouTube]
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18. What is the Lil Nas X and Wrangler collaboration?
In May 2019, Wrangler announced a partnership with Lil Nas X because of the iconic 'Old Town Road' line: "Cowboy hat from Gucci/Wrangler on my booty." The collection features t-shirts and jeans, however, it received backlash from some. Die-hard Wrangler wearers accused Lil Nas X of cheapening the cult denim brand and vowed not to shop there again. [Wrangler]
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19. How did Billy Ray Cyrus get on 'Old Town Road (Remix)'?
In December 2018, a day after the original version's release, Lil Nas X tweeted out that he wanted Billy Ray Cyrus on the song. And after Billboard removed "Old Town Road" from the Hot Country Songs chart, Cyrus tweeted his support for Lil Nas X. The song had really struck a chord with Cyrus, so he reached and linked up with Lil Nas X and now 'Old Town Road (Remix)' is riding high on the charts. [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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20. Why was 'Old Town Road' removed from the country Billboard charts?
'Old Town Road' caused controversy on the music scene when Billboard decided it was to be removed from the Hot Country Songs chart. According Billboard, the song "does not embrace enough elements of today’s country music to chart in its current version." The decision to remove the song sparked backlash and led to a debate about race within the genre. [Lil Nas X via YouTube]
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21. When did Lil Nas X create 'Old Town Road'?
In June 2019, Lil Nas X told Teen Vogue he made 'Old Town Road' whilst trying to figure out his direction in life. He said: "Take my horse to the old town road and ride till I can't no more' basically means just running away, and everything is just gone. The horse is metaphorical for not having anything or just the little things that you do have, and it’s with you. The 'old town road', that’s what I’m on now. It’s never-ending until you're gone – till you can’t no more." [Lil Nas X via YouTube]
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22. Lil Nas X won two 2020 Grammy Awards
Lil Nas X won two Grammys on Sunday night (26 Jan) for Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Old Town Road (Remix) feat. Billy Ray Cyrus. Lil Nas X was also nominated in four other categories – Best Album for '7', Best New Artist, Best Record and Best Rap/Sung Performance for 'Panini'. [Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy]
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23. Did Lil Nas X win a Grammy in 2022?
Lil Nas X was nominated for five 2022 Grammy Awards: Album of the Year for Montero, Best Melodic Rap Performance for 'Industry Baby (feat. Jack Harlow)', and Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Music Video for 'Montero (Call Me by Your Name)'. Sadly he went home empty handed, but he did deliver a killer performance alongside Jack Harlow. [Alamy]
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24. Lil Nas X released his own video game called Twerk Hero in April 2021.
Lil Nas X has released a video game called Twerk Hero. The game, which can be played on both PC and mobile, is free and ties in with his single 'MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)'. To win, players must get Lil Nas X to twerk along to his hit single without missing a beat. [@LilNasX via Twitter]
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25. Lil Nas released his debut album MONTERO in September 2021
Lil Nas X released his debut album MONTERO on September 17, 2021. Before the album's release, Lil Nas X told Apple Music's Zane Lowe that the album is "about 15 to 18" tracks long and a deluxe edition will be released in the autumn. The album ended up being 15 tracks long and featured collaborations with Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion and Miley Cyrus. [@lilnasx via instagram]
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26. Lil Nas X was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on May 22
Lil Nas X will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on May 22 alongside actress Anya Taylor-Joy. Lil Nas X has promised to perform 'MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)' and 'SUN GOES DOWN', which he released on May 21. [Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images]
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27. Did Lil Nas X run a Nicki Minaj fan page?
According to Billboard, Lil Nas X ran a now-suspended Nicki Minaj fan Twitter account @NasMaraj. However, Lil Nas X denied it was anything to do with him during an interview with NPR in April 2019. He said: "It's like a big misunderstanding and it's not one that I even want to give the time, because I'm never putting someone as the face of my career." [@lilnasx via Instagram]
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28. Does Lil Nas X have Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat?
Lil Nas X has Twitter (@LilNasX) and Instagram (@lilnasx), but he doesn't have a Snapchat account. [@lilnasx via Instagram]
