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Is Troye Sivan taking a leaf out of Lil Nas X’s book and using a bit of controversy to make people aware of his new song?
In mid-April, Sivan revealed his latest track, a collaboration with the DJ Regard and Canadian singer Tate McRae entitled ‘You’.
Today, the video for the song went online, and after midnight in his home country of Australia, Sivan tweeted a link.
‘YOU’ music video is out now babies 🙇🏻♂️😈💎📟🦠 https://t.co/JDc3Udlo0O pic.twitter.com/kGlPgX3Z1M
— troye (@troyesivan) May 27, 2021
Shortly afterward he posted the behind-the-scenes image clearly showing his butt cheeks – albeit he’s wearing a thong and some see-through lace/mesh type outfit.
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“Fine I’ll get cheeks out on main.”
Among those to respond was Grindr’s official Twitter profile.
maybe i’m a top
— Grindr (@Grindr) May 28, 2021
Sivan posted the same image to Instagram, where it quickly picked up over half a million likes in less than nine hours, including approval from Gus Kenworthy, MNEK, and Shawn Mendes.
Not his crush linking I can’t pic.twitter.com/FekTtfZBpk
— Z 😉 (@zualips) May 28, 2021
Shortly after posting the butt pic, Sivan and Lil Nas X exchanged tweets. Sivan first posted an image of an emoji pulling down their shades and then (from Lil Nas X), an emoji sucking someone’s toe. Fans were left pondering the meaning of it all.
— nope 🏹 (@LilNasX) May 28, 2021
I was wondering the same pic.twitter.com/AhpatTCSyL
— AddictedToPrismatic (@LuxiousKorsay) May 28, 2021
When one Twitter user dared to suggest Sivan and Lil Nax X were both bottoms and likely incompatible, Lil Nas X responded, “delete it right fckin now.”
delete it right fckin now pic.twitter.com/Zlna8n8fW2
— nope 🏹 (@LilNasX) May 28, 2021
It would be remiss not to include a link to the aforementioned video, which we imagine Sivan would very much like you to check out. In it, a die-hard fan attempts to hack into the online accounts of Sivan and McRae, even using deepfake technology to splice herself into their video.
Related: WATCH: Um, what’s that Troye Sivan said about being a “raw dog bottom b*tch”?!
On a more serious note, Sivan talked to i-D magazine yesterday about the dangers of deepfake AI and why it was another reason why he always thinks carefully about what he puts on the internet.
“I’ve been cautious of what I put on social media for a long time,” he said. “I grew up online and have had socials since I was probably 12. I feel like there’s this innate feeling within me that knew whatever I put on the internet lasts forever.
“I’m really grateful that I did because I worry a lot for young people online. The iPad kids. I don’t know if it’ll be innate to them, that they’ll understand [the risks], or if they’ll put everything online and pay for it later. That’s really scary to me.”
Related: Troye Sivan reportedly splits from bf Jacob Bixenman
cuteguy
Why did Lil Nas X angrily respond with a gun emoji, almost seemingly like a threat and he gets a pass bc he’s black? It’s not ok for anyone to display violence EVER
Cam
Same account that was over on the other thread about the Black Transwoman working for Prison reform commenting that people should just stay out of jail is now here crying white victimhood and trying to deflect the topic onto a complaint about somebody being black.
Look, I get that your screename of MissTerri got called out pretty hard, but if you’re going to switch to another one, you may not want to make your hatred of LGBTQ people, black people, women, etc. so obvious right off the bat. Make us work for it.
But as of now, your trolling is still sad and weak.
ScottOnEarth
I think Nas X was kidding….he does have a sense of humor, ya know. And WTF does his race have to do with anything?
Polaro
@Cam, honey, I agree with you more than I disagree, but you really need to stop with the stalking on Queerty. No one made you the Queerty police.
MusicBoi74
@Polaro, Thank you for finally calling him out. I try not to spend every waking moment reading these articles…however any time I do, it’s a 95% chance Cam will be on here calling someone a troll, or a right winger, or something. Reminds me of these little kids who live in mommy’s basement, spending all their time on the computer bullying others. Sad!
jcool
didn’t troy call himself a raw dog bottom on drag race down under?
Fahd
I’m wondering how Sivan showing his (in see-through) butt — fine with me — fits with his admonishments about young people should be cautious about what they put out on social media.
Prax07
Meh…I’d rather see Gaetz’s butt than that.
barryaksarben
There must be something incredibly wrong with you if you want to see Gaetz’s ANYTHING. This kid has a beautiful ass and I am here for it. He is an entertainer who didnt hire underage girls for sex like your heartthrob
Bengali
I think Gaetz rather see Nestor’s.
JoshThere
Uhm hello Queerty, you’re missing the exchange. Lil Nas X was the one to first slide into Troye’s replies, posting a sexy blue emoji biting his lip adding ‘I wanna bite that’. He later deleted it but not until thousands had reacted to it, including Troye with his emoji. QUEERTY keep up your standards and UPDATE please. The correct story is so much better.
Jimmy T
Love Troye Sivan’s music…and very nice butt too! Very talented and brave young man.
justgeo
Love to put the cream in those twinkies!!!!!!!!!
Polaro
Well, the boy does have an interesting fashion sense. I hope he is having fun.
Prax07
@Barry Sivan has the body of an underage teen girl. I’d rather see Any man than that. And Geatz’s current article is second above this so I referenced him. He actually looks like a man so I’d rather view his butt than Sivan’s. And no comment on his music, it’s not for me.
Mack
How disgusting. The guy is a pedophile.
rickywintour
Yes we know you love pedophiles. Hopefully your not allowed around any children sick freak.
Bengali
I want rough men in prison to get to see Gaetz’s butt.