
Lil Nas X addresses his sexuality on Twitter
01 July 2019, 12:29
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
Lil Nas X has clarified his sexuality in celebration of Pride month on Twitter.
As Pride month comes to an end, Lil Nas X has come out as gay, revealing that his "C7osure" song featured lyrics that hinted at his sexuality.
some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to c7osure. pic.twitter.com/O9krBLllqQ
— nope (@LilNasX) June 30, 2019
The "Old Town Road" star also went on to reveal more hints, such as a rainbow on his 7 EP cover, writing, "deadass thought i made it obvious."
deadass thought i made it obvious pic.twitter.com/HFCbVqBkLM
— nope (@LilNasX) June 30, 2019
On Lil Nas X's "Panini" track, the rapper credits Kurt Cobain.
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