Lil Nas X
Montero Lamar Hill
Lil Nas X is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2018.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- From
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Born
- April 9, 1999
- Years active
- 2018–present
Early life
From the Atlanta suburbs, Montero Hill was an internet-savvy meme creator before recording the genre-blending "Old Town Road."
Career
"Old Town Road" set a record 19 weeks atop the Hot 100, and he followed it with the chart-topping "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" and "Industry Baby," becoming a boundary-pushing pop star.
Major achievements
He won multiple Grammy Awards and set the record for the longest-running number-one single in Hot 100 history.
Legacy
Lil Nas X shattered genre and identity barriers, redefining viral stardom and queer visibility in mainstream music.
References
Frequently asked questions about Lil Nas X
- What is Lil Nas X known for?
- Lil Nas X is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2018. Lil Nas X is recognized as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Where is Lil Nas X from?
- Lil Nas X is from Atlanta, Georgia.
- When was Lil Nas X born?
- Lil Nas X was born on April 9, 1999, in Atlanta, Georgia.
- What kind of music does Lil Nas X make?
- Lil Nas X's music spans Hip-hop, Country rap, and Pop.
- Is Lil Nas X still active?
- Yes — Lil Nas X has been active since 2018 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Lil Nas X been associated with?
- Lil Nas X has been associated with Columbia.
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