The rapper has become a viral sensation after his song broke records and became the Lil Nas X is a 22-year old American rapper from Atlanta who rose to fame after releasing a remix of Billy Ray Cyrus’ hit song “Old Town Road”. He then released his own original track called “Panini”, which went viral.
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. His real name is William Michael Carter V. He started rapping at age 14 and signed with Atlantic Records in 2018. He also appeared in several music videos such as “Old Town Road” (Billy Ray Cyrus), “Rodeo” (Migos) and “Sicko Mode” (Drake).
Is Lil Nas X Gay?
Lil Nas X’s sexuality is still unknown but he has been rumored to be gay for years. In an interview with XXL magazine, he said that he had no problem being labeled as gay because he doesn’t care about what people think.
In another interview with Billboard, he said: “I’m not really into labels or anything like that. I don’t really give a f*ck if you call me gay or straight. It’s all good.”
In an interview with Rolling Stone, he said: “It doesn’t matter to me either way. I just want people to know that I’m not homophobic. I love everybody regardless of their sexual orientation. I’ve never judged anybody based on their personal preference. I’m not saying I’m going to change my lifestyle, but it’s cool that people are able to express themselves freely without judgment.”
Is Lil Nas X Married?
While Lil Nas X hasn’t revealed any information about his relationship status, there have been rumors that he might be married. However, he denied these claims in an interview with MTV News in May 2019.
In an interview with The Fader, he said: “People always ask me if I’m married. And I say ‘No.’ But they’re like, ‘Oh, okay,’ and they move on. I’m not married. I’m single. I’m having fun.”
However, in November 2019, he posted a photo of himself kissing a man on Instagram.
Who Is Lil Nas X Dating?
There have been rumors that Lil Nas X is dating Kylie Jenner’s ex boyfriend Travis Scott. However, this claim couldn’t be confirmed by anyone.
In February 2020, Lil Nas X posted a picture of him holding hands with a woman named Lizzo on Instagram. This sparked rumors that he may be dating her.
In July 2020, Lil Nas X shared a video of him dancing with a woman. This led fans to believe that he might be dating her.
Early Life
William Michael Carter V was born on December 10, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up in Sandy Springs, Georgia. He attended Northview High School where he graduated in 2016.
Career
At the age of 13, Lil Nas X began recording songs. He first gained attention when he uploaded a cover version of Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Old Town Road” on SoundCloud. Later, he created his own original song called “Panini”.
He later released his debut EP titled Panini 2.0. The project featured collaborations with artists including Quavo, Offset, Young Thug, 21 Savage, and more.
His second EP titled 7 called 7/11 came out in March 2017. The project featured collaborations from artists including Drake, Migos, Gucci Mane, and many others.
His third EP titled Old Town Road came out in August 2017. The project featured collaboration with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.
On April 25, 2018, Lil Nas X released his fourth EP titled Beerbongs & Bentleys. The project features collaborations with artists including Cardi B, Post Malone, and many others. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
On September 22, 2018, Lil Nas W released his fifth EP titled Beautiful Trauma. The project features collaborations from artists including Khalid, 6lack, Halsey, and more.
Lil Nas X released his sixth EP titled Sad! on October 4, 2018. The project features collaborations including YoungBoy Never Broke Again, YBN Nahmir, and more.
On January 17, 2019, Lil Nas X released a new single titled “Sunflower”, which features vocals from American rapper Juice Wrld. It became his most successful single so far.
In June 2019, Lil Nas X collaborated with Canadian rapper PartyNextDoor for a remix of “Sober”.
On July 16, 2019, Lil Nas W announced that he would release a new album titled All We Know. It was released on August 24, 2019.
On August 30, 2019, Lil Nas x Metro Boomin released their collaborative mixtape titled Summer Sixteen.
On November 1, 2019, Lil Nas released his seventh EP titled Bigger Than Us. It features collaborations with artists such as Nicki Minaj, Future, and more.
Personal Life
Relationship With Lizzo
Lil Nas has been rumored to be dating fellow rapper Lizzo since early 2019. On February 11, 2020, Lil Nas X made an appearance at a concert held by Lizzo. In July 2020, Lil Nas posted a photo of himself dancing with Lizzo on Instagram, sparking rumors that they are indeed together.
Relationship With Travis Scott
On February 5, 2020, Travis Scott confirmed that he is dating Lil Nas X’s girlfriend Lizzo.
Relationship With Cardi B
Cardi B and Lil Nas have been romantically linked since mid-2019. They were spotted kissing during the 2019 BET Awards. On May 3, 2019, Cardi B revealed that she had broken up with her boyfriend earlier that year. She also stated that she was still friends with him.
On December 20, 2019, Cardi confirmed that she and Lil Nas X were no longer together.
Relationship With Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny and Lil Nas X started dating in late 2019. On January 10, 2020, Bad Bunny confirmed that he and Lil Nas X were engaged.
Conclusion
So far, there is no official confirmation that Lil Nas X is gay or not. But we can say for sure that he is very open minded and does not mind being labeled as gay. So, let us wait and see what happens next.
