Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was born on April 9, 1999, in Atlanta, Georgia. He began making music in his college dorm room and gained fame with his debut single “Old Town Road,” which charted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for a record-breaking 19 weeks. He is openly gay and has publicly discussed his struggles with his sexuality and coming out in the hip-hop community. Lil Nas X has released several successful singles, including “Panini” and “Rodeo,” and his debut EP, “7,” was released in 2019. He has won several awards, including two Grammy Awards and a MTV Video Music Award. He is known for his eclectic fashion choices and unique blend of hip-hop and country music.
