Montero Lamar Hill — better known by his stage name Lil Nas X — is on the cusp of releasing his debut album, the aptly titled MONTERO. Although it’s arriving two weeks after Drake’s long-awaited Certified Lover Boy album hits digital streaming services, the “Old Town Road” breakout star is still having fun at the 6 God’s expense.
After spoofing Drake’s album cover using 12 pregnant men emojis, Lil Nas X has taken it to a whole other level with a pregnancy photo shoot. And yes, he’s the expectant father.
On Thursday (September 2), the 22-year-old Grammy Award winner shared a series of photos to his Instagram account that included a very pregnant belly and a sheer white ensemble — complete with a flower headpiece.
“SURPRISE!” he wrote in the caption. “I can’t believe I’m finally announcing this. My little bundle of joy ‘MONTERO’ is due September 17, 2021.”
Lil Nas X unveiled the tracklist for the 15-track project on Wednesday (September 1), which includes Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow, Sir Elton John and Miley Cyrus. But the announcement didn’t come without a little controversy.
Shortly after he shared the YouTube video that revealed the guest features, Twitter started criticizing Lil Nas X for not including any Black male artists. But Kid Cudi quickly hopped in the conversation to remedy the situation, tweeting, “N-gga ill work w u and frolic in rose gardens w u singin about my pain,” a reference to the utopian cover art for MONTERO.
Lil Nas X Flips Drake's ‘CLB’ Cover Art For His Gay Version ‘MONTERO’ Cover Art
Lil Nas X replied, “u heard it here first everybody kid cudi x lil nas for montero deluxe.” They then asked MONTERO producer Take A Day Trip to “set it up.”
As noted above, MONTERO is expected to arrive on September 17, while CLB is dropping on Friday (September 3).
He’s just here to troll Lil Boosie types lol
Hmmm sexy @$$ lil n!&&@
How long is he gonna milk the gay angle? He’s known more for trolling and shock value than making good music. Eventually the gimmick will wear off and people will move on to the next bozo.
You’re right. How dare he be himself and not another gangster rapper?
Just stop with the fake victim BS. No one is naturally a troll it’s attention seeking behavior. Corny is corny whether you’re gay or straight. Sam Smith and Frank Ocean came out and nobody cared. Just STFU and make good music.
Kys
Once my album drop it will be over with pulling gimmicks for spotlights I’m about to takeover the rest of the year Lil man X
At least he admits he’s gay
I don’t Lil Nas X is gay. I think it’s a front
What do you expect when they keep telling men that they’re women?! Things like this that’s what! No one really cares if dude is gay. He’s not the first gay artist. He’s just not that talented so he pulls stunts to stay relevant. Adam Lambert did the same early in his career up until it stopped working for him. It is what it is.
Damn bro, we get it, you’re gay af… must you keep shoveling down our throats??? It’s seriously annoying af at this point