Dwyane Wade rushed to comfort Lil Nas X who is under siege on social media after he came out of the closet on the final day of Pride Month 2019.
The 20-year-old country music/trap rapper came out to his millions of social media followers following the viral success of his hit “Old Town Road”.
“some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone [gonna] fwm [f–k with me] no more. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to c7osure,” he tweeted on Sunday.
But the hostile reactions were not what he expected. Thousands of country music purists attacked him for revealing his homosexual proclivities.
At first, Nas, who is in Paris, France, responded to the insults with humor.
On Monday night, as the anti-homosexual backlash continued, Nas appeared to retreat back into the closet by tweeting, “just cuz i’m gay don’t mean i’m not straight”.
just cuz i’m gay don’t mean i’m not straight
— nope (@LilNasX) July 1, 2019
On Tuesday, Nas posted an emoji of a sad cowboy holding a gun.
“say one more home of phobic [homophobic] thing to me,” he captioned the image.
Also on Tuesday he wrote a cryptic tweet, “just got news that i’m gay and i will no longer be streaming my music. i’m sorry that shit is just not ok.”
just got news that i’m gay and i will no longer be streaming my music. i’m sorry that shit is just not ok.
— nope (@LilNasX) July 2, 2019
Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade was among the celebrities who rushed to his defense. Wade’s son Zion, 12, came out as LGBT+ during Miami Gay Pride.
“Focus on all the good in your life. Don’t allow these fools get to you,” the NBA star wrote. “It’s a lot of us out here proud of who and what you represent.”
The Heat player recently opened up about his son’s sexuality after the whole family supported him during Miami Beach’s gay pride parade.
“I don’t really talk about it much because it’s Zion’s story to tell,” Wade told Variety. “I think as a family, we should support each other. That’s our job.”
He added, “My job as a father is to facilitate their lives and to support them and be behind them in whatever they want to do.”
Photos by Johnny Nunez/WireImage, Michael Reaves/Getty Images
^5 Wade
Awww I hope Nas pulls through, that was VERY brave what he did.
That was nice of him.
I know Zion appreciates that too
I like how he doesnt get into detail..jus lets the world know he supports his son. God Job!
You are going to have to toughen up, the world is not always nice there are some straight assholes out here.
I hope this boy doesn’t suicide himself. I remember when I was attacked on Twitter and I don’t have a hit record.
Well I wrote it elsewhere….Lil Nas waited until after he got that $$$Mil Wrangler endorsement and deal to come out.
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Look idc if the boy is gay or str8…just give the real Nasir Jones back his stage name. With his fine ass ?
He’s only 20…yew have veteran entertainers who can’t even handle soosha media…
Yeppp.. That was a chest move..cuz now that he did, if they drop him, it looks like discrimination.
For being a lesbian or for that flip mouth Ms. Rose? ?? You know how to provoke people? But I get you..I think you’re hilarious (most of the time).
I dreamed Sunday night that he did just that, by hanging. It was sad… AND, what did I say about blaming this on country music purest, Ms. Ma’am? Don’t do that, please. That incites racial tension in those that don’t know any better.
Indeed!!!
???? i agree!
I see where some folks are just callin him Nas
Lol ?????? Just soiling people entertainment names with these fly by night gimmicks. America people will do and say anything for that dollar..
He’ll be alright.
why do they feel the need to ”come out”?. We only care about your music ,and not your dongle.
People really need to worry about their own yards, water their own grass and stfu and mind they business. Who are any of us to Judge!
I was attacked for expressing my views. Twitter users can’t accept views that are different from their own.
Because somebody told that boy all publicity is good and it aint! Ass probably over there ready kill himself..keep some things to ya self!
Absolutely agree! But when u put ur personal business on social media, sadly it becomes a court room, full of uneducated judges!
Go to Twitter to see who’s coming for him. Mostly others.
Social media is a haven for stuff like this ….. whew lawd ….. I stay completely away from there …. I only express views here …. if any and even with that I have been attacked on here …. I press forward and block that azz ……
Billy Ray has already stopped returning his call and got him on block..guest appearance have been cancelled..planned concerts have been re announced with a new entertainer…announcing his gayness was a career suicide..his team should have advised him
I know right Sandra!! That’s how fickle fame is man, your on top of the world and the next thing you know you feel like your at the very bottom and to have thousands of strangers attack you can make a grown secure a$$ man break. I’m glad you pulled through that Sandra and I hope Nas don’t get depressed to the point he wants to end it.
That’s truly fvcked up!
This fool took everybody name.. He LIL Wayne, Nasty NAS, and DMX,,, Then he wants to jump out the closet….
You just made all this shyt up
Sandra, you were attacked for attacking other people lol. You wanna throw the rock and hide your hand?
Young Man this too shall pass. Stay true to yourself. Those who really love you will always love you.
He’s probably tired of performing that 1 daaaam song, had a brainstorm and said ” I know how to pump the brakes on this train called success” and out the closet he came ..!!
? I got wranglers on my booty ?
? something in my cootie?
I don’t have sosha media….
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Dwayne when are you coming out?
LOL!!!
I cannot!!!
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People are saying he committed career suicide. I’m confused I thought black men announcing their gayness is away to gain clout and acceptance in the music industry.
I hear folks say the industry is promoting the gay agenda among Black Males. I assumed Lil Nas would be invited to ‘their’ cookouts?
Btw put some respect on Nasir Jones name!
This is why public figures should keep their private lives private.
I’m sure hes being attacked by so.e trolls but from what I have seen the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Hell, apparently it wasn’t a secret.
Right!!! NO ONE CARES who you love. Keep that shyt to yourself. Stop looking to the public for validation.
Huh? Have u heard of frank ocean? He was a powerhouse until he came out, now, career done!
Chiiiilld! he can’t, because, he and Gabby are to busy trying to gain favor from the LGBT mafia by pushing their teenage son out of the closet.
No ma’am! Not when it comes to country music. Those White men don’t play that. Their primary audience is that of a redneck, racist, man’s man.
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Ok it’s making sense now!
Johnny mathis lil richard sylvester billy preston luther vandross did quite well.
I’m not understanding the backlash?The Blind Boys of Alabama, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and my neighbor could see Lil Nas is sweeter than a honey comb.
I thought it was over for him bc he was inconsistent and his last album sucked. Also, he came out, then he tried to go back in, then he came back out. I think it was a gimmick for him…that ultimately backfired.
Disturbing photo. Stop saying “home of phobic” stuff yall.
He betta count his blessings and his coins and tell people to kiss his ass. I’m rooting for him to succeed and survive.
”Fools”?! Once again, public figures being honest about how they view the public. It is time people realize they are nothing but a means to their lifestyles. Dwayne delete that comment, then suck up! You are out of line and irresponsible!
Should have called that thick azz exfootball player name sam about the best time to say u r gay. Dem country white folks is mad bcas they feel like u pimped their music 2 make money now this at the same dayum time. Its a bit much.
Right! She’s in the closet with him, they’re both bearding for each other.
They cannot do that, then they will have no one to make fun of in private.
lol
Why do I have this image of him peeking in/out closet.
I Love ? them honey combs
From his insta “just cuz i’m gay don’t mean i’m not straight” ….?? Thats exactly what that means?????. This young man is confused. he needs some mentorship. by that not some old washed up queen(Lee Danieles) that will take advantage of him; but someone who will guide him past this moment.
Stop feeding into the gay agenda. Keep your love life to yourself. The world isn’t as liberal as they pretend.
Give him 5 yrs post retirement then he’ll jump out the closet!
He got a lot of support but human nature set to default to focus on the negative ones. Just life
I mean they are foolish why would I care who’s gay .
Listening to Billy Preston, Will It Go Around in Circles while working out.
Everybody you mentioned we’re extremely and undeniably talented.
But you are on a lesbian womens blog i think everyone should just shut up about who they sleep with .
Me either. People are shocked that I survive without it.
Majority of the entertainment industry is homosexual or somewhere in the blurred lines so he should be cool.. Nu school rappers-look like they belong in the gay club right along with him so he shouldn’t have no problems in today’s music industry. It’s fake anyway…
If this was 20 years ago it might be a problem today’s kids uhhh they are accepting of any and everything.
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Dwayne Wade can put his Lil Princess on the horse with Lil Nas X…
This is hilarious
Your right, however, they don’t publicize it.
This is a lie…
This!
Yes ma’am!
And Ray Charles!
The 4th gonna be off the chain this week. Lil nas got some of that white folks country music money while colin told nike to pull those slave 13 flag betsy ross sneakers off the shelves for the 4th. That governor got so mad he id taking away their tax breaks. I swear black men aint nuthing but trouble.
Nas is aiight…he got a head like Calliou…I’ve never seen a black man with a perfectly circle azz head and face…
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That’s because they weren’t rappers. Those White men consider rap noise. They hate it. And with today’s rap music, I consider it noise too.
I’m thinking something abt him too
I know Sylvester acknowledged his sexuality. Did the others?
Wait. When he rap about riding the horse. He really mean he riding a D_ck?
Right ??
They don’t blatantly say it but they give artistic hints and clues.
Dude made a choice to put his lifestyle out there. All I heard about him was he had a catchy song that the country people wanted no parts of…
He seems like he is thriving off of controversy more than his art.
Do it matter???…he still got the horses in the back…LOL…
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Yep just luke luther was singing bout the d.
Very true, many pretend for the sake of acceptance, not being ostracized and losing their livelihoods!
Dwayne who like his anus munched on by his nasty lil wife would jump on the wagon.. So he can just let his Lil Twink azz son and Nas X ride off in the sunset listening to cowpride music as the head to Broke back mountain on their my lil pony and unicorn. BYE
Didn’t seem to work out to well for Tonex/B.Slade either. He was on the gospel side of the industry. But he took some major hits. He changed his name and does production for others. Worked with Snoop, toured with Patti Labelle and produced for Chaka Khan. So he’s still working; just not mainstream as i THINK he’d like to be
It’s repugnant !
As his son twirl in is tu tu and x giddy up in his chaps!
I feel like I am better off with out it. I don’t know how folks have time. And I don’t need folks knowing my biz.
Like P Diddy? I kid, I kid.
I’m proud of this young man and he’s making strides. He can love whomever he wants. However, I feel like someone put a “bug” in his ear to come out. Was it even neccessary tho? It’s nobody business. He chose to publicly disclose, now he has to deal with the repercussions. This too will pass.
But The “lesbian”who owns this blog isn’t bothered so WTF ARE YOU to be shutting up folk..
He didn’t do his homework!
Wade ain’t straight. Can’t convince me. Over the few years it will start sweeping out. Wink
But them Country music loving folk didn’t know nuttin about him and when he treaded on their grounds started in o on him. This just tipped the cow!
Right AND HE FUGGGIN up my boo thangs Nasir name!!
But they kept folk guessing tho!
Hollering out loud!
Let’s hope he’s saving his coins well. It’ll be interesting to see if he has a long term career after this, or ends up being just a one-hit wonder.
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if you don’t want public opinions about private aintnobodydambusiness) matters.
SHUT UP.
yeen see any tweets or open letters from Luther or Big Luther announcing wat we ALL knew and he continued having a vibrant career with boards of fans who loved him for HIM and his gift.
The rest is up to you and your bed mate.
frank ocean mostly had that same monotone music to blame for his decline..
“Home of phobic” took me RIGHT on out of the gah damn game. Lmao Coach, I think I need some load management and a Gatorade! ??
Speaking of coming out, when is D. Wade gonna announce that he likes beef?
it is beyond meh. if i was to come out of somewhere as ghey i WOULDNT id just show tf up to wherever with my significant other and look at you just as sideways as you’re lookin at US.
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and as anotha font stated
“those who truly loved you then they will always love you”
I dont think he should’ve came out just yet. I thought he was with Noah Cyrus. (Miley Lil Sis). Let the boy be gay and happy.
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I was not attacking other people, lol. I was simply expressing my views.
I remember the first time I was attacked on social media. I was SHOCKED and saddened. It’s not easy when strangers attack you online. I hope he’ll be OK.
I agree with you. Stay away from social media. It’s a very toxic environment.
Why not just live your live instead of making an attention seeking presentation about who you like to sleep with?
Dwayne’s child has one hell of a Dad! I don’t even know nothing about basketball or who Dwayne is besides Being Mary Jane’s husband. But he’s good people in my book! I hope Lil Nas X has a strong team behind him and They are there for him in this time. We live in an ugly world where honest people are scolded and tormented for speaking their truths..
Been rumors about D Wade, LBJ and ChrisBosh for years
For all those who say his gayness dont matter in the music industry: name me one popular openly black male artist out right now…i’ll wait
“Home of phobic” smh.
Dwayne doesn’t need to come to nobody’s defense with that messy personal life he got going on. “If you are publicly messy, people are gonna treat you like the mess that you are.”
Childdddddd, I categorize him as a better day. I wouldn’t even except texts from his old creepy predatory azz.
Frank ocean
Tyler the creator
Kanye West
Diddy
Jussy smollett
Jamie Foxx
Shall I go on…
Yeah, he thought he liked controversy, until he received this round of backlash. I wish him luck.
Exactly, I know she’s gay…..IDGAF. No one cares. Actually, this is the only entertainment blog site I patron. I support her site because of the commenters and her perspective.
For the most part ADOS are not homophobic. We don’t don’t want to be constantly bombarded with sex.
People will windmill you behind Kanye “All you gotta do is say yes” West. But not me?
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I thought that too because if he was so proud, why didn’t he “come out” Before old town road. I think people are pissed because it really left them in a blind choice to support his song. Some say if I had known I would’ve bought his music. For whatever reason I can understand that. However, it doesn’t matter to me. But to some, I respect, it does matter!!!
He was done before that last album…we was hype to see what his coming out would produce next but he was already done.
Hell, I luvvvvvv me some LV!!??
This!!!!
They forget what they were doing before social media.
Nah yew gud….?
Frank Ocean fell off when he announced his gayness
Kanye Diddy Jamie has never openly admitted they were gay or bisexual Neva made an announcement. Jussie is falling off as we speak never was artist on a label he’s an actor. Tyler is all you got.
Shall I go on
Jussie actually had a record deal with Columbia Records but left and released an album independently.
Excuse me Kanye(whom I worked with) is not gay and is happily married.
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Giggles
Lies… He takes fists up the azz… Amber told us so
Straight men don’t take it up the azz ?
You said just name one. And Frank Ocean didn’t fall off. He takes breaks and releases music when he feels like it. And it sells when he does.
What a man does sexually with a woman has NOTHING to do with being suspect or gay. It’s called being uninhibited.
??? this pic
Doubt he had other hits anyway
Interesting perception
?, u be cuttin up on here ???
if it was me i would enjoy as much stardom as 2019 had to offer and kept my ? business to myself in the name of money. He must not have a good piblicist. In my Florida Evans voice “Damn Damn Damn”
? sometimes
Oh my bad boo these are jokes ?
That was a little extra giggle for ya ?
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Thanks boo ?
He labeled them “Fools”, calling someone foolish carries a more responsible role. Labeling someone a “Fool” is a strong spell! Period!
Uh huh. ?
Yes she does….just about er’day
Sometimes my ?….. most of the time
Lol, don’t forget Drake.
Awww Dwayne living his life vicariously through these youngens. Honestly after being successful I myself don’t need to make a stance about my sexuality. I don’t need to signify that I’m married to a straight man on my album cover. Let them talk and speculate eff them. You don’t need no explanation for your life. Baby live it and if someone step at you sideways I’ll be there going thee eff off. But world mind your business ! This boy is young semi facially challenged and black. He has a lot of dings on him socially and it’s not right. Hug him as if he was your son because whether we like it or not he is ours. Let’s continue to support him. ? but do the young thug, Tyler the creator whoever’s out there gay and free and keep it moving. Let them ass ume . You don’t owe anything to noone.
Lolololo
Ok!! And thank you !
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Jussie falling off cuz of that big ass exaggerated lie/lies he told he took stunt queen to a whole nother level and that’s why he fell off!
Ms. D so happy supporting the kids he can’t muster up enough support for himself. I’ll be glad when he do come out well he kinda did with that picture of his toes painted and that ankle bracelet sooooo?????
That’s the thing Luther had a GIFT AND TALENT he didn’t have to whore out his sex life to garner sympathy and attention he let his talent speak for itself this kid knew he wasn’t gone get anymore hits and his stardom was on a downward spiral so he tried to get the gay community to support and lift him up and when his next project don’t do well he can blame it on ppl being homophobic vs ppl just not liking your music. I thought the kid was smart with this new country thing he did but he losing me with trying to be a victim and play the y’all don’t like my music cause I’m gay card.
This is why he did it he will blame the fact that he came out as to why he don’t sell anymore records
I totally agree, especially when you’re just starting to build a career!
He had one smash hit, too soon!
I hope Nas gets counseling because his life as been whirlwind and the fear and doubt he must be going through, I imagine is scary!
Today everything in the music business is about trending, followers, publicity, media, charting, and not enough focus on talent!
He should have followed George Michael. Let them wonder, the ladies swoon and the men boogie. Then have iron clad NDAs for all your lovers.
There’s a right way to sin. – Sir William Michael McCray.
the fact is, nobody needed to know his bedroom business. he could sleep with his men and keep making his music and doing his tours for his day job. thats best being hes all butthurt about comments regarding his sexual lifestyle decisions. somebody confident and comfortable wouldnt bother commenting about any of it.
Let’s hope drugs and alcohol don’t become his comforts. Everything isn’t for everybody to know about. I guess he was feeling himself and wanted to prove he’s a team player. Seems Frank Ocean tried to boost his sales by the announcement Nas didn’t nee it. Who said no more streaming his music?
No Rhyme No Reason – the late George Duke just for your name.
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Somebody told this boy to do this knowing it would be sabotage. He’s young and doesn’t know better.
the lgbt community is so toxic. leave lil nas x alone. let him be. I have never even heard his song but I am happy for him. he was just doing fan account stuff and had an idea for a song.
be happy that he has been able to go back to music. he plays an instrument so its not like he cheated. his family doesnt have a lot of money. be happy he made it.
why should he have to be the -gay rapper-. the gay community didnt help him. the music community didnt help him. billy ray cyrus offered to help him because lil nas song wasnt being allowed to compete. so again leave him alone. go bother lady gaga and cher. your faves do whatever they like but yall are going to harass a shy kid.
he was getting online harassed about everything. its not fair. atleast wait until his second album before -exposing- a regular kid. so instead of just making his songs he has to comment on things. they even tried to bring up his middle school years. just too much.
there are a team of people determined to bring him down. just because its alleged he ran a nicki minaj fan account. i think its the fan accounts that he was competing with. they even tried to get fans to unfollow him. sad.
thanks for posting i thought this was another band. plus i have been singing the wrong words.
he was forced to make a statement. he has trolls trying to bring him down. it all goes back to that nicki minaj account. anyway, i agree with you. I just wrote a long post about them leaving him alone. no one helped him but billy ray cyrus. literal everyone and everything gave him trouble. he dont owe anyone but his parents and billy ray and he has shown billy ray how appreciative he is.
no, he said it was literal about riding horses. he wrote it as part of a songwriting challenge.
dwayne wade words are great but i think he just wanted to get some attention for his son that they are just forcing to be gay. let the kid live and focus on you other son dated a questionable woman.
I dont get why homos celebs feel they need to broadcast what gender they’re into. (I guess it comes with the homo agenda) . Straight people don’t come out saying ‘hey people Im straight’. Enough with this stuff. Im against it and tired of the shit being shoved down our throats ‘ no pun intended’
You just can’t win. The black community abhors down low men but when a gay black man comes out he’s also faced with contempt. What the hell do you all want ?
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That break baby sure has grown up fast. ??????????
He’s gay too
How you not gonna know how to spell what you are??? Don’t even know how to spell it right but knows he likes D. smh I’m starting think it’s a right of passage in Hollywood to become famous. If you’re not gay, a transgender, or some other “thing”, you won’t be able to make it. I don’t even think half of these people are REALLY gay….just gay for pay.
They want to keep a firm grasp on their hetero supremacy while simultaneously belaboring racism ad nauseam. The black race IN MARCO hates gay people, period.
Your heterosexism is showing. Never mind… I’m sure you’re black and love White Jesus. Good day.
There is no white Jesus
You black anti-gay nazis never stop, huh?
Please don’t try to speak logic to black people.
LOL
Lil Nas , Dwade and young buck should have dinner. Black men history will be of gays and lesbians then existent. They tried prison, aids, GMO foods. Now the moving with great speed with celebrities with millions normalizing kids are born gay.
“appeared to retreat back into the closet”… LOL… can one actually do that?
Lol
How do you support a child’s sexuality? If a woman supported her 11 year old daughter’s sexuality they would lock her up. Is gay making everything that was obviously wrong ok now? This is a child….imagine taking your 11 year old to a sex themed parade……when did this become accepted in america
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE! Most of the audience that likes/listen to Country Music are the ‘good old boys’. Most of them are proud card carrying rednecks who are not too fond of Blacks or gays. Choose your battles wisely. Make your money, establish your career and sometimes learn to keep shit to yourself. Let others speculate. I’m just saying.
Young Buck? Explain..
I canna again with this…..see yall upstairs…
I don’t think it’s so much broadcasting. I think what they are trying to do is help other LGBT people know that it’s ok to be who you are. Rather your a celebrity or not.
Go to 50 cent IG page
What I want to know is this……Why must folks know who tf your bumping uglies with? It isn’t ANYBODIES biz but the person your laying with! Last time I checked….What YOU eat, doesn’t make ME shet!! js
He definitely jokes and trolls a lot. He’s a smart man, I’m sure he knows it’s homophobic but didn’t want to put those words on his page.
aka home o’ sectionals
So you people don’t listen to music from straight people where d@mn near every song is about who they’re f*cking?
Isn’t this every celebrity? Or you only have an issue now because it’s a gay one?
Lil Nas should’ve took a lesson from Queen Latifah.
I thought it was just fingers?..???
I thought it was just fingers?..???
“Anus munched on”?.
?but I swear I aint no hoochie?????…It’s a hit lol.
Yes, let’s hope!
THANK YOU!
I’m familiar with George Duke, more as a producer (like a Quincy Jones). I didn’t know that was him singing the vocals on this song!
This song touched me immensely because earlier today, I watched a documentary about the legendary Sound City recording studio with Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), along with some greats like Stevie Nicks and Paul MCarthey. The jam sessions were awesome, and the sharing of the difference in live instrumentation and digital music, answering why most music sucks!
You hear a song like this, and you realize just how much we have lost!
…And learned from that football player that decided the world needed to know his sexual preference with his Lil white boyfriend whom thought he was going be twirling baton on the sidelines while grinning eat to ear BUT ENDED UP LEAVING HIM WHEN HIS FOOTBALL CAREER ENDED THEREAFTER! HA! HA! ( IN THAT SIMPSONS CHARACTER HOUSE)
Period! And the LGBT KNOW WHOM TO BACK AND WHOM NOT!
When Obama said Make America Gay the booty gates busted open!
? is one better than the other
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True!!
Lmfaooo
Apples and oranges
of course he will defend a fellow gay dude like himself and his son.
I like lil nas x music and personality. I’m happy for his success. I get why he made his announcement, but was it really necessary? I want him to be even more successful than he is now. Did he mess that up? Idk…stay strong lil nas x, because I know it’s hard for you.