Chart-topping musician Lil Nas X released the video for his latest single "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," drawing tons of praise online from fans.
The video, which already has more than a million views, depicts Lil Nas X in both heaven and hell.
According to Rolling Stone, the 21-year-old directed the video himself with the help of Tanu Muino. The video is a commentary on how critics see him and his art.
The artist, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, also released a lengthy personal statement about the song where he spoke to his 14-year-old self about its purpose.
"I wrote a song with our name in it. It's about a guy I met last summer. I know we promised to never be 'that' type of gay person, I know we promised to die with the secret, but this will open doors for many other queer people to simply exist," he said.
"You see this is very scary for me, people will be angry they will say I'm pushing an agenda. but the truth is, I am. The agenda to make people stay the f**k out of other people's lives and stop dictating who they should be. Sending you love from the future," he added.
— nope ???? (@LilNasX) March 26, 2021
Fans showered Lil Nas X in love under the post which has since received more than 250,000 likes.
You’re doing lil Montero (and the world) proud. ♥️♥️♥️
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) March 26, 2021
im deadass in tears right now you have no idea how much seeing who isnt the cookie cutter cishet man making the kind of music i have loved my whole life has meant to me and how much youve helped me grow and accept myself as a person i am so fucking happy for you nas
— TIFA! ???? (@jermawards) March 26, 2021
Lil Nas X is mocking y’all pseudo morals, religion and blatant homophobia and it’s beating y’all ass is thrilling me. ???????????????????????? a master troll indeed.
— Kei Raine (@ARTBYVENUS) March 26, 2021
I loved @LilNasX video..
This gave me Hunger Games tea! pic.twitter.com/AMv7hQwO0D
— FATshon ICON ???? (@Vincent_B_Scott) March 26, 2021
Me after watching @LilNasX new video #LILNASX # pic.twitter.com/DWGHRlcCnu
— LiL NaSX GrandMA????????????????????♀️ (@BlacTonyNSA) March 26, 2021
“If I’d had then what kids have now, how much more boldly would I be showing up in spaces where I used to pretend to be confident?”https://t.co/IGLmVOvrvw x @writelikeryan
#MONTERO
#CallMeByYourName— Tre'vell Anderson (@TrevellAnderson) March 26, 2021
I would’ve had to sneak to watch Lil Nas X as a kid or teen. I would’ve heard the adults in my family expressing disgust about him, within earshot to make sure I heard it, without them directly addressing my suspected queerness. And he still would’ve been a light in the dark.
— Dana White (@ItsDanaWhite) March 26, 2021
Others called out those who expressed concerns for not having any problem with other controversial artists.
Lil Nas X “doing too much” while you still listen to R. Kelly???
— ????coco thee slut???? (@cocoxlong) March 26, 2021
Lil Nas X also announced a new album slated to come out this summer called Montero.
