Lil Nas X: I’m most excited to see what I do next
Lil Nas X has been making waves since he rode in on his horse five years ago by harnessing the power of the internet to create viral hits, while also disrupting genres and gender norms in his wake.
After dropping out of college to focus on his music, the Atlanta-born rapper and singer had been watching social media trends and spotted an opportunity when the unusual mix of country tropes and hip-hop beats started gaining popularity.
He wrote some catchy lyrics, bought a 30 US dollar (£23.59) beat on YouTube and his debut single Old Town Road was born.
The rapper, real name Montero Lamar Hill, promoted the track through a series of memes and in 2019 it went viral
