Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X is a hip-pop artist from Lithia Springs, Georgia.
Atlanta-area artist whose genre-blending "Old Town Road" spent a record 19 weeks at number one.
Who is Lil Nas X?
Lil Nas X (Montero Hill) is a rapper and singer from Lithia Springs, Georgia, near Atlanta.
Known for
"Old Town Road" (2019), a mix of country and trap that went viral on TikTok and spent a record-breaking 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. His album Montero (2021) followed, with "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" and "Industry Baby".
Style
Catchy, genre-hopping pop rap with big hooks, and bold, provocative videos. He uses the internet and memes like no one else.
Impact
Lil Nas X showed how a song can conquer the world through social media, and as one of the first openly gay superstars in hip-hop he opened doors for queer artists.
Influences
- Nicki Minaj
Lil Nas X: quick answers
What genre is Lil Nas X?
Lil Nas X’s music falls under Hip-Pop. Lil Nas X is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Lil Nas X from?
Lil Nas X is from Lithia Springs, Georgia.
What is Lil Nas X’s real name?
Lil Nas X’s real name is Montero Hill.
When did Lil Nas X start?
Lil Nas X has been active since 2018.
Who influenced Lil Nas X?
Lil Nas X was influenced by Nicki Minaj.
Which artists are similar to Lil Nas X?
If you like Lil Nas X, listen to Jack Harlow, Lil Yachty, Post Malone and Doja Cat.
