Montero

Lil Nas X’s Baby ‘Montero’ Is Born!

The controversial musical artist has been showing off his baby bump to his TikTok viewers, which finally culminated in the 'birth' of his latest album in mid-September.…

September 29, 2021

An illustration from a shot in the Industry Baby music video, in which rapper Lil Nas X is dressed in a pink prison jumpsuit and a confident grin.

With ‘Industry Baby,’ Lil Nas X Continues To Break Ground for Representation

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The rapper's newest single is proof that he's got what we've been waiting for — unapologetic and overt expressions of queerness in music.…

August 12, 2021

A still from Montero, Lil Was X's latest music video.

‘Montero’ Has Evoked Strong Reactions From Christian Audiences

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

Lil Nas X's latest single and music video have created controversy across social media platforms for its occult and queer overtones.…

April 18, 2021

An illustration of Lil Was X in the music video for his new song Montero. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

‘Montero’: From ‘Old Town Road’ to Devil Lap Dances!?

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

In his newest hit single, Lil Nas X reignites both satanic panic and the fear of Black rock, while many are questioning why the video is just so controversial in the first place.…

April 9, 2021