Throughout the course of his career, Lil Nas X has been an outspoken figure when it comes to LGBTQ rights in the hip-hop community. In fact, he's made several questionable moves and sparked controversies from conservative audiences, including the time when he sold 'Satan shoes' and his iconic 'Call Me By Your Name' music video.
That said, his humorous persona and likable personality are what have drawn many people to him, including his Hollywood friends. From his collaborator Jack Harlow to the legendary Elton John, here's an update of Lil Nas X's current famous friends.
8 Jack Harlow
Lil Nas X tagged Jack Harlow for the rapper's latest single, 'Industry Baby,' and its thought-provoking music video. Up to this writing, the catchy single from Nas X's Montero album has amassed over 140 million views on YouTube and it's still counting. During an interview with Variety, Harlow admitted that he's always admired Nas and "the way he was handling the internet" towards the end of 2020 before the two linked up for the single.
"I think he’s giving a voice to a lot of people and kids who could use one. I think the community he represents could use someone who’s succeeding on a mainstream level," he said.
7 Madonna
Before Nas X rose to the scene and made the headlines by sharing a steamy kiss on the BET Awards, Madonna had done it first. Back in 2003, the Material Girl shared a kiss with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera on the stage of the MTV Video Music Awards. Being two iconic LGBTQ icons, the legendary singer gave a shout-out to Lil Nas X after his infamous BET Awards kiss.
6 Billie Eilish
Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish are the two biggest young rising stars we have been witnessing over the last few years. Their meteoric rise reached its pivotal point last year when they snatched a plethora of awards at the Grammys, with both of them receiving six nominations for each.
"Damn, but how? I have the biggest song. That isn’t fair," he spoke to British GQ Style about losing the Grammy's Record of the Year to the singer. "I put all that energy I was feeling onto her. It became jealousy that wasn’t warranted."
5 James Charles
Next on the list is James Charles, YouTube's controversial beauty guru. He often recruits famous public figures for doing makeup on his videos, including Kylie Jenner, Kesha, Madison Beer, Addison Rae, and Lil Nas X. Being a couple of the two biggest stars on the internet at the moment, the rapper and the beauty influencer shared a very fun moment as fans were excited to see some of the most influential LGBTQ icons hanging out.
4 Elton John
The crooner has spoken highly about Lil Nas X and their friendship during an interview on the radio show Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp. The two finally met for the first time at the iHeartRadio Awards in Los Angeles in May 2021, and Nas tapped him for "One of Me" on the Montero album.
"I admired him from afar and then fate brought us together. I think being two gay men in the business – one white, one Black – and he’s got a great sense of humor which you can tell by watching his videos," he recalled.
3 Miley Cyrus
Thanks to the "Old Town Road" remix with Billy Ray Cyrus, Lil Nas X has developed a somewhat wholesome bond with Billy Ray's daughter, Miley. In fact, the rap star revealed that he had plans to work on a record with the Hannah Montana actress but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has stalled their plans.
"I had plans to work on this one song with Miley earlier last year and then the pandemic happened," Nas X told Andy Cohen during a January 2021 interview. "We didn't get to meet up or anything. But, you know, maybe it'll happen now."
2 Kid Cudi
Veteran rapper Kid Cudi has also spoken highly about Lil Nas X, as Lil Nas X's sexuality became a constant talking point among fans and critics alike. Are we seeing a collaboration soon?
"To have a gay man in hip-hop doing his thing, crushing records—that is huge for us and for Black excellence. The way he’s unafraid to make people uncomfortable is so rock ’n’ roll. He’s a true rock star," Cudi pays tribute to Nas X on Time 100 amidst the rampant backlash the rapper has been facing since coming out.
1 Lizzo
Lastly, we have Lizzo who topped Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish's Grammy Awards nomination counts with eight of her own noms last year. In fact, according to the rapper, the two visited a strip club after their Grammys triumph!
"Probably when I went to the strip club with Lizzo. That was a pretty great time. They were playing our songs and stripping. It was a crazy night," Lil Nas X told Jimmy Fallon, detailing the night he and Lizzo hit the town after the award show.
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