Lil Nas X who made history with “Old Town Road” — the longest running number one song ever — has been featured on the cover of Highsnobiety‘s new print magazine HIGHTech, where he shows off yet again an array of jaw-dropping photos.
Appearing second edition, the magazine describes the American rapper — real name Montero Lamar Hill — as an “extraterrestrial @lilnasx, who traveled from Planet X in a @spacex helmet to land at our cover shoot in LA.”
Highsnobiety shared, debuting the cover: “@lilnasx is dismantling norms on the biggest stage of them all: the Internet. Breaking through the traditional barriers of entry to the music industry, this trailblazer still insists that he’s winging it. We’re not buying it, though — Lil Nas X is a man with a plan, and the cover star of our new HIGHtech magazine.”⠀
Scroll through for excerpts from his interview.
On Coming Out
“I always feel like I can never truly say, “Be brave and come out.” I was already in a great place where my family wasn’t wanting to kick me out of the house. But if I had come out two years ago, things may not have been the same. No matter what happens, if people are to disown you, just go forward. Because I feel like the universe is always going to put better things and replace old things in your life.”
On Youth
“With this young generation being able to receive so much information from the Internet, it’s going to be a recipe for something incredible. I feel like people are seeing so much more so early on, reading about so many different types of people and learning more about what’s going on in the world. It’s bound to make something shake like crazy.”
On Stan Culture
“Growing up, when I was on it, I would use it as some kind of escape, or just a way to get away from everything and be more of myself, being more comfortable with like-minded individuals who were super into pop culture and whatnot. But it was also very toxic and pretty shitty. I did shitty things, but you know, it was a great learning moment and a crazy pivot in my life that helped me grow.”
On Digital Influence
“Having a big platform and digital influence is a superpower. It’s always great to have people who are looking forward to what you’re going to say or do next, and to feel that you have some kind of voice, but it’s also very finite. You have to really watch what you say, even if you’re just joking. You have to think more before you post, to remember to actually get what you want across. Because sometimes I’ll get distracted from trying to make people laugh or something on Twitter instead of finishing up a song and working on something. It’s you who has to make sure your priorities are in order.”
On Being a Youth Icon
“I can’t say that I truly see myself as a youth icon. Other people may see me as that, and if you’re giving me that, it feels like a lot of responsibility. Most of that is just doing me, because I mean, that’s what I want to give to the youth. Not being super cliché, but genuinely, do whatever you want, as long as it’s not hurting anybody else. Do what you want!”
On His Upcoming Album
“This album is going to be the most me creation I’ve ever released in my life. The most “This is Montero Lamar Hill” thing ever. Because I’m so much more comfortable with myself than before. And I’m so much more confident in what I’m creating. I’m so happy, and I’m glad that I’ve taken the time; I feel like I’m slowly breaking out of my impatience. It’s going to explore relationships, things I’ve been through with my sexuality, things going on in my family, things that happened before fame. It’s storytelling. It’s pop. It’s rap. It’s alternative rock. It’s dance. It’s House. It’s very fun, but it’s much more cohesive, and the world’s going to love it. I can’t wait to get it going, you know?”
On His Future Self
“Someone that’s everywhere at all times. Someone that’s doing a lot of good in the world. Somebody who would inspire so many others. Someone who is always self-improving. Someone who’s always spreading the love and giving love. I want to be right in the moment of every single thing that happens. Every new day is like a brand new day. And it’s going to be great for Lil Nas X.”
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