Lil Nas X has finally released his debut album, Montero, today. Please buy or stream it and help it get to number one.
However, as if releasing Montero was not enough for his fans, he’s also released another single and dropped another amazing video.
The groundbreaking video for ‘That’s What I Want’ finds the rap star yet again pushing the envelope.
Here are just a few highlights.
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• Lil Nas X exploring his football locker room sex fantasies and getting steamy in the shower with another player. The scene pointedly includes Lil Nas X opening up a condom, sending out a safer sex message just weeks after DaBaby was criticized for his ignorant comments about HIV.
Related: Lil Nas X overtakes DaBaby to become male rapper with most monthly Spotify listens
• Lil Nas X paying homage to Brokeback Mountain, and getting it on again with the same football player, both now dressed as cowboys, in a tent.
• Lil Nas X, in a twist, finding out that he can’t pursue a relationship with said man.
• Billy Porter in a cameo role!
Quite frankly, we can’t remember seeing such an explicitly gay video from a mainstream star since… well, ever.
Related: Lil Nas X gets naked for his debut album artwork
Lil Nas X spent the night tweeting about the release of his new album, including a video of him finally “giving birth” to the long-gestated magnum opus. The doctors attending him refer to his “bussy waters” breaking and the baby being on its way.
BABY MONTERO IS HERE!!! pic.twitter.com/9TzhXDuyPE
— MONTERO 🦋 (@LilNasX) September 17, 2021
Prowelsh56
all so boring to me.
curiobi
Really. So why not STFU then.
scotty
how bout you go kys?
GentlemanCaller
What’s especially good about this whole thing is that not only is Lil Nas X breaking barriers, raising visibility, and normalizing same-sex relationships, he’s making some terrific music as well. In addition to this song, Montero, and Industry Baby, this album includes gems like Tales of Dominica, Dead Right Now, and Am I Dreaming, among others. So it’s especially good for LGBT people when our artists are not only brave, but good.
Troyfight
@GentlemaCaller …. I agree. The songs are great, and fun. The twitter video of him giving birth reminds one of ladygaga back in 2012-ish (her Born this Way promotion). Stunning cover art PMDawn/Prince/The Abyss – ish….and he looks like .003% body fat
Jer
I’m 86 years old, and not into today’s music. Haven’t been in, well, decades.
So why is this guy so very appealing to me? Well, he’s really hot looking, seems to be enjoying what he’s doing, has a great sense of humor, and pays great attention to every detail.
And did I mention he’s very hot looking?
Anyway, I wish him the level of success he seems to be earning.
Mack
I’m up toward your age bracket too and I feel the same way. He is a hot singer. But I’m puzzled by the comment made by Queerty that there was a “rape” scene, that wasn’t rape in any sense. I hope he keeps breaking down the barriers.
nunya
Well, there we have it. For us homos, it just boils down to whether we find someone hot or not. Some of us are as deep as twelve year olds.
jrex100
Jer, I’m 73, and I quite agree with all you said. What little I’ve heard of “today’s music” I haven’t cared for and I haven’t heard enough to have an opinion. But there is something about Lil Nas X that I find very appealing—actually, there’s alot about him that is appealing, and much to be admired, starting with his unparalleled courage.
One of the advantages of having lived a long life is that a sufficient number of years have passed that allow one tolook back on them and see the past repeating itself in popular music in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. But those that separate the wheat from the chaff are always inescapeable of notice. In this regard Lil Nas X and his protean talent are being noticed more and more as he puts an indelible stamp on his music, while serving notice to the Black community regarding Black male sexuality.
Today, everyone who sings, dances, or performs in any genre is referred to as an “artist”. Not so long ago, these folks were referred to as a “performer,” unless they possessed a talent that separated them from the rest, raised them up, as it were. These truly talented performers were granted the title of “artist.” Lil Nas X is an extraordinary artist who is here to stay.
barryaksarben
I admire his COURAGE . This guy is going ot celebrate who he is in his music and in his life and I LOVE how uncomroftable people are with him. Even many of our allies would prefer we keep it all quiet. He will not be silenced
Jack
First, the album is amazing. Just unreal. Second, although he is pushing the boundaries and presenting a very sexualized persona, he’s a very humble grounded man. If you watch his interview with Zane Lowe he’s gracious and warm and thoughtful. He’s here to stay.
Kangol2
What a video and what an album! Lil Nas X continues to outdo himself. Keeping soaring, Montero!
CurtisIsTheOne
All you haters can keep on doing YOU while “Lil Nas” keeps on being himself. /|\
Openminded
No hate intended here at all. Gotta love his safe sex message with the condom. The financial side of me has to wonder how much Durex paid him to use their product.
scotty
much love to Yai Ariza also looking pretty in pink..UNFFF!
BoomerMyles
Love the song. Love the video. Love the Billy Porter cameo.