Hints that the star was coming out began when he asked his followers take a close look at the lyrics to his latest song, "c7osure" on Sunday, adding a rainbow emoji to the post. More: 'Old Town Road' rapper Lil Nas X comes out as gay: 'Thought i made it obvious' Though he hoped his fans would be accepting, Lil Nas X admitted homosexuality was "not really accepted in either the country (or) hip-hop communities." "I don’t want to just live my entire life, especially how I got to where I’m at, just not doing what I want to do," the rapper added. Though he admitted he was hesitant before coming out, he said he felt like he was "opening doors for more people" with his decision. More: 'Old Town Road' rapper Lil Nas X faces down homophobic comments after coming out
“I’m not angry or anything (about it), because I understand how they just want that reaction." "I used to be that person being negative,” he told the BBC. He told Entertainment Weekly he realized if people were offended, they werent 'really here' for him. Lil Nas X/YouTube Lil Nas X said in an interview he used to be afraid his new music would 'alienate' his straight fans. i’m sorry that (expletive) is just not ok," he sarcastically tweeted Tuesday. May 4, 2021, 9:52 AM 'Montero (Call Me by Your Name)' was released on March 26, 2021. "Just got news that i’m gay and i will no longer be streaming my music. On an Instagram post meant to celebrate his song's historic run on the Billboard charts, Lil Nas X received comments bashing his identity, ranging from "Can you not be gay" to "He's gay I'm no longer listening to this (expletive)" to "U still gay tho." However, Lil Nas X – whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill – said he's not taking the hate to heart. If you enjoy what Little Nas does great, if not, ignore it. It’s not bad or good, as there’s no legal law in the constitution that says being gay is illegal (In most civil countries. "Oh, I'm already getting it," the musician said of backlash. Little Nas is homosexual or gay because it’s how his feelings work. The "Old Town Road" rapper discussed the negative reactions to his reveal in an interview with the BBC published Friday. Lil Nas X isn't fazed by the backlash he's received after coming out as gay earlier this week. Watch Video: 'Old Town Road' rapper Lil Nas X comes out as gay in new song 'c7osure'