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Displaying all articles tagged:
Lil Nas X
the charts
Nov. 27, 2024
What’s So Special About Country-Rap?
How “Old Town Road†and “A Bar Song (Tipsy)†became the longest-running No. 1s in history.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
Apr. 17, 2024
Lil Nas X Slowly Drives
Nasarati 2
Out of the Garage
Choosing songs for the mixtape has been slow going.
By
Bethy Squires
trending
Feb. 9, 2024
When a Tell-All Documentary Is Just Another Press Release
These days, docs about pop stars feel publicist-approved — and they always seem to contain the same safe elements.
By
Matthew Jacobs
song review
Jan. 12, 2024
Lil Nas X’s Return Is More Than a Second Coming
His breezy new single arrived on the prickliest possible battlefield.
By
Craig Jenkins
thank god
Jan. 12, 2024
Praise Lil Nas X, He’s Back
His holy new music video features some sort of familiar faces.
By
Tom Smyth
the festival circuit
June 12, 2023
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Governors Ball 2023
LOW: Lil Nas X had a bad day
By
Dee Lockett
and
Alex Suskind
vmas 2022
Aug. 28, 2022
Nicki Minaj Performs for a Room Filled with Barbz
… to celebrate her Video Vanguard Award.
By
Zoe Guy
vmas 2022
July 26, 2022
Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2022 VMA Nominations
The ceremony takes place August 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark.
By
Zoe Guy
peg the patriarchy
June 26, 2022
Jack Harlow Brought Lil Nas X (the T-Shirt) to the BET Awards
“Wow i really love this man,†says Lil Nas X.
By
Bethy Squires
its the industry baby
June 26, 2022
What’s Up With Lil Nas X and BET?
Lil Nas X was snubbed with zero nominations at the BET Awards.
By
Alejandra Gularte
party rock
June 24, 2022
Lil Nas X Is Fashionably ‘Late to Da Party’
His new single with YoungBoy is out now.
By
Alejandra Gularte
snubs
June 1, 2022
Lil Nas X Receives ‘an Outstanding Zero’ BET Award Nominations
While Jack Harlow is up for Best Hip Hop Artist.
By
Zoe Guy
celebrity sightings
Apr. 4, 2022
The Grammys Were Just a Lady Gaga Meet and Greet
And BTS’s Kim Taehyung secured the highest honor: a kiss.
By
Ashley Shannon Wu
grammys 2022
Apr. 4, 2022
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2022 Grammys
High: Anderson Paak’s wig.
By
Justin Curto
and
Alex Suskind
yo chill
Apr. 3, 2022
Jack Harlow Is Too Horny for the Grammys
Performing with “Industry Baby†Lil Nas X.
By
Zoe Haylock
grammys 2022
Apr. 1, 2022
Silk Sonic Charmed Their Way Back to Grammys, As Openers
Lady Gaga rounds out the performers’ lineup, presumably paying tribute to her collaborator Tony Bennett.
By
Justin Curto
industry baby
Mar. 16, 2022
Lil Nas X Is Back From Maternity Leave
And another baby is already on the way.
By
Wolfgang Ruth
what the (laurel) hell?
Dec. 17, 2021
Barack Obama(’s Gen-Z Intern) Is Excited for New Mitski, Too
Obama’s Spotify Wrapped.
By
Justin Curto
grammys 2022
Nov. 22, 2021
Let’s Predict the 2022 Grammy Nominations
How will the first year without nominating committees shake out?
By
Justin Curto
not the father
Nov. 18, 2021
Lil Nas X’s Fake
Maury
Episode Is Basically
Kroll Show
Not Lil Nas X making a whole episode-length sequel to his music video!
By
Rebecca Alter
lil nas x
Sept. 29, 2021
Lil Nas X Goes Back to His Country Roots Covering Dolly Parton’s “Joleneâ€
In his BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge debut.
By
Zoe Haylock
album review
Sept. 23, 2021
Lil Nas X Deserves a Better Industry
Buried under all the frustrating discourse is
Montero
, a short, sweet album about learning to love yourself and demanding respect.
By
Craig Jenkins
videology
Sept. 17, 2021
Do We Even Need to Tell You How Gay Lil Nas X’s ‘That’s What I Want’ Video Is?
It’s a
Brokeback Mountain
pastiche with Durex-condom product placement!
By
Justin Curto
babies
Sept. 17, 2021
It’s an Album! Lil Nas X’s Debut,
Montero
, Is Here
Congratulations to the happy parent!
By
Justin Curto
vmas 2021
Sept. 12, 2021
Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo Lead 2021 MTV VMAs With Three Awards Each
Here’s the full list of winners.
By
Savannah Salazar
vmas 2021
Sept. 12, 2021
Lil Nas X’s Steamy ‘Industry Baby’ Performance Heats Up VMAs
Spoiler: No pants were split.
By
Alejandra Gularte
respect the classics
Sept. 1, 2021
Elton John Tapped All His Favorite Artists for Star-Studded
Lockdown Sess
ions
Featuring Dua Lipa, Years & Years, Rina Sawayama, Miley Cyrus, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Nicki Minaj …
By
Justin Curto
cover art
Sept. 1, 2021
Lil Nas X’s
Montero
Album Art and Track List Will Convert You
Into a fan, of course …
By
Zoe Haylock
my album is dropping
Aug. 25, 2021
It’s Lil Nas X Versus the Lizard People in the
Montero
Album-Release Teaser
“Creating this album has been therapy for me.â€
By
Bethy Squires
vmas 2021
Aug. 18, 2021
VMA Performances Include Another Lil Nas X Shocker and Olivia Rodrigo’s Debut
Lorde, Machine Gun Kelly, and Camila Cabello are also set to perform on the MTV show.
By
Justin Curto
gen z
Aug. 11, 2021
Lil Nas X Turned Down a Role on
Euphoria
“I want my first movie to be amazing.†Sir, it was called “Montero†music video, and it
was.
By
Rebecca Alter
vmas 2021
Aug. 11, 2021
Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion Lead 2021 VMA Nominations
The ceremony takes place September 12 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
July 23, 2021
Free Yourself From the Shackles of Modesty and Watch Lil Nas X’s ‘Industry Baby’
Featuring Jack Harlow and, wow hello, Jason Momoa in hot pink.
By
Zoe Haylock
sketch comedy
July 19, 2021
The Only Thing Lil Nas X Is on Trial for Is Being a Goof
“[WATCH LIVE] Nike v. Lil Nas X — Satan Shoes Trial†is not what it appears.
By
Rebecca Alter
music
June 29, 2021
Let the
Montero
Cinematic Universe Begin
Lil Nas X assembles his debut album,
Montero
, in a teaser trailer featuring new song “Industry Baby.â€
By
Savannah Salazar
2021 bet awards
June 27, 2021
Bow Down to Pharaoh Montero and His Sexy BET Awards Make-Out Moment
Only Pharaoh Montero could queer
The Prince of Egypt
.
By
Rebecca Alter
2021 iheartradio music awards
May 27, 2021
Watch H.E.R., Demi Lovato, and Brandi Carlile Pay Perfect Tribute to Elton John
Icons only.
By
Charu Sinha
last night on late night
May 25, 2021
Lil Nas X Exposes the Details of His
SNL
Wardrobe Malfunction
“If you listen closely, you can probably hear the rip.â€
By
Bethy Squires
legends only
May 23, 2021
Lil Nas X Served Sex and Comedy When He Ripped His Pants on
SNL
And it only made us love him more. Funny is sexy!
By
Rebecca Alter
videology
May 21, 2021
Lil Nas X Is His Own High-School Guardian Angel in New ‘Sun Goes Down’ Video
Someone come to Taco Bell and help this sweet baby!
By
Halle Kiefer
snl
May 20, 2021
Lil Nas X and Anya Taylor-Joy Promise You Best
SNL
Episode of the Season
Not sure how they’re going to best the
Titanic
iceberg, but we’re excited to find out.
By
Halle Kiefer
snl
May 3, 2021
SNL
Season 46 to Close Out With Keegan-Michael Key and Lil Nas X
And Olivia Rodrigo and Anya Taylor-Joy.
By
Megh Wright
switched on pop
Apr. 30, 2021
Only Lil Nas X Predicted How Much ‘Montero’ Would Outrage the Machine
“Nas would always be like, ‘This is going to be a moment. Like you guys literally do not understand.’ And we didn’t.â€
By
Charlie Harding
and
Nate Sloan
remix
Apr. 24, 2021
Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero (Call Me by Your Name)’ Remix Features Lil Nas X
He’s a one-man a cappella group.
By
Rebecca Alter
q&a
Apr. 14, 2021
Brockhampton Is Ready to Leave a Hell of a Legacy Behind
All boy bands come to an end, but there’s never been a boy band like Brockhampton.
By
Craig Jenkins
music videos
Apr. 14, 2021
Brockhampton Has Lil Nas X Tripping in the ‘Count on Me’ Music Video
From their album
Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine.
By
Zoe Haylock
the law
Apr. 9, 2021
Do the Christian Thing and Return Your Lil Nas X Satan Shoes, Company Asks
MSCHF has recalled the shoes after Nike filed a lawsuit.
By
Justin Curto
chart updates
Apr. 5, 2021
Call Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ a No. 1 Hit
And don’t call Lil Nas X a one-hit wonder anymore.
By
Justin Curto
snl
Apr. 4, 2021
Chris Redd’s Lil Nas X Gives God a Lap Dance in
SNL
Cold Open
“Just to even things out.â€
By
Charu Sinha
could it be…satan?!
Apr. 1, 2021
Nike Clarifies It Doesn’t Endorse Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes, Now With Human Blood
A federal judge has stopped the sale of Lil Nas X’s demonic sneakers.
By
Halle Kiefer
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