Lil Nas X shocked Sunday evening each on the crimson carpet and through his efficiency on the 2021 BET Awards.
The rapper, who donned an elaborate robe to stroll the carpet, paid homage to Michael Jackson’s ‘Bear in mind The Time’ music video throughout his Egyptian-themed efficiency of his single, ‘Montero (Name Me By Your Title).’ Watch above!
On the finish, the ‘Outdated City Highway’ star passionately kissed one in all his male backup dancers, which gained him a standing ovation from some members of the viewers, together with Pose star Mj Rodriguez.
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However not everybody was glad about it, and there was some backlash on social media.
After one particular person tweeted that the rapper should not have used African tradition for such a show, admonishing that he ought to “respect our ancestors,” Lil Nas X responded by tweeting, “y’all actually prefer to fake homosexuality did not exist in African tradition.”
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Others have been complimentary, praising the artist for honouring Satisfaction Month and his openness about his sexuality in hip-hop, which has a historical past of being homophobic.
The efficiency gained reward from legendary hip-hop producer, artist and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs.
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“Lil Nas X did that!!” Combs tweeted. “Be fearless!!!”
In 2019, Lil Nas X closed out Satisfaction Month by revealing that he’s homosexual.
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