Lil Nas X was already riding high in 2019, thanks to “Old Town Road” and its record-breaking 19 weeks (and counting) at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Now, he’s gracing the cover of the August 26, 2019 issue of TIME, a feat more commonly associated with world leaders than country-trap rappers.
Boasting the headline “It’s His Country: The Wild Ride of Lil Nas X,” the 20 year old was photographed by Kelia Anne donning a PHLEMUNS suit, rings by Aman Itomi Jewelry, jewels by Armature and a made to measure custom Gladys Tamez Millinery hat, along with cow print boots. Hodo Musa styled the cover.
The story, written by Andrew R. Chow, goes into Nas X’s rise to fame on the heels of “Old Town Road.” It discusses the song’s gaining popularity through TikTok, the controversy that arose when Billboard booted it from the Hot Country Songs chart, and the subsequent chart success of the remix, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus.
Other topics addressed are Nas X’s coming out as gay in June as well as his dealing with “acute anxiety.” He describes the constant communication of fame as “overwhelming,” saying, “I just shut down on everybody–I’m still a loner in a lot of ways.”
Since “Old Town Road” dropped, Nas X has released the 7 EP, which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. He indicates a video for the Cardi B-featuring “Rodeo” is set to drop in the near future.
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Time must be going out of business. I can’t lie. This guy is a disgrace to music. Nas x is a one hit wonder just waiting to happen. Let’s be real most fans of hip hop and country music don’t like him. He is an embarrassment to both genres because he is a freak. I don’t want gay rappers but i like, love gay people. I’m fan of george michaels, boy george, elton john and other gay entertainers. Violence against gays is unacceptable. A gay rapper just seems weird.
What about Young Thug….he’s super gay and y’all seem to love him
Who is young thug? I listen to hip hop music not rap. I couldn’t name one of his songs. Pop rap fans will listen to any bullshit on the market including a gay rapper. I DO NOT HATE GAY PEOPLE BUT A GAY RAPPER SEEMS STRANGE.
You’re disgrace to your momma!!! Sit your hating azz down somewhere, let the kid do his things. Hating mofo! Pull up and I’ll knock your azz out!!!
Knockout????? I love tough guys on the internet your real brave. I’m sooooo scared! Lil nas x…..I don’t hate the kid because he is gay. Mumble, trap and country rap and others are straight wack. This is my real issue. The radio won’t play hip hop records but they will play this junk. Drake, lil wayne, migos, lil nas x and other commercial bullshit is not hip hop just in case you don’t know. Bottom line….put hip hop back on the radio and get rid of this kiddie music. Hip hop is forever. Pop rap is here today and gone tomorrow. Pop rap is perfect for the internet age. How many (lil) mutherfockers do we need? Lil means no talent at all. Lil nas x will never beat this record……ONE HIT WONDER! His career is just about over. Lil nas x better be saving his money.
40% of this country is struggling to make ends meet. We are in the middle of a trade war, we are headed towards a recession, hong Kong and kashmir are in highly agitated states and Time magazine puts a talentless rapper on its cover. Lol, a sign of the times I guess.
Time is smart. Its all about marketing the magazine to the young black community. Money talks. Why you muthafuckas mad that a black kid is on the cover? Support dude. Stop the jealous shit..that’s what’s wrong with people today. Let’s see you get on the cover of any magazine besides the mugshot mag at the corner store.
I am not mad at the kid. Do your thing bro. Mad respect…