Recall that the rapper donned an elaborate gown to walk the carpet, paid homage to Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time” music video during his Egyptian-themed performance of his single, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” And at the end of his performance, he passionately kissed one of his male backup dancers.
This earned him both admiration and criticisms, and he has replied those who have a lot to say about his sexuality. “You’re right I am insecure about my sexuality,” he told one of the trolls. “I still have a long way to go. I’ve never denied that. when you’re conditioned by society to hate yourself your entire life it takes a lot of unlearning. which is exactly why I do what I do.”
Lil Nas X set the stage ablaze at the ceremony, where he sang his hit song, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” While his performance received instant buzz due to the homage paid to Michael Jackson’s iconic song, “Remember The Time,” it received praise and notable attention due to the steamy kiss he shared with one of his male dancers.
The kiss drew audible cheers and a massive amount of applause from the audience and even earned the rapper a standing ovation—but, when one social media user criticized the “Old Town Road” musician for his production, Lil Nas X immediately fired back.
In response to a critic who tweeted at him, “DON’T USE AFRICAN CULTURE FOR S–TS LIKE THIS!!!! RESPECT OUR ANCESTORS,” the rapper wrote, “Y’all really like to pretend homosexuality didn’t exist in African culture.”
And he said a lot more.
See his tweets:
if you don’t push yourself outside of your comfort zone you will never grow https://t.co/pIURlxRbuG
— nope
(@LilNasX) June 28, 2021
it took me a lot of time to mentally prepare for this performance. while on stage i was trembling knowing that i was performing something like that in front of my straight peers. even during the performance i was having a hard time calming my nerves. thank you guys for the love.
— nope
that’s not my problem, stop letting ur kids watch the bet awards nigga put on cocomelon https://t.co/VjEOGoOXDq
— nope
you’re right i am insecure about my sexuality. i still have a long way to go. i’ve never denied that. when you’re conditioned by society to hate yourself your entire life it takes a lot of unlearning. which is exactly why i do what i do. https://t.co/PtiehZdDGS
— nope
like the song is literally about gay sex what y’all want me to do play the piano while baking a cake? https://t.co/bzStSa3pYY
— nope
we are 4 months in and people are still acting surprised that i am being gay and sexual in performances of a song about gay and sexual shit
— nope
“feel free to disagree in the comments and let me know what you think!” 📎 COMMENTS 👀 ☝️👆👈👉✍️🤳 DROP YOUR OPINIONSy’all hate yourselves so much. y’all live your lives trying your best to appease straight ppl. y’all are uncomfortable with what i do because y’all are afraid they will be uncomfortable with you. work on yourselves, i love who i am and whatever i decide to do. get there. https://t.co/oHoYkux98F
— nope
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