Lil Nas X Reflects on Past Success and Paving the Way for Others at The 2024 Met Gala

Lil Nas X made a stunning appearance at The 2024 Met Gala in New York City, celebrating the theme of “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The Grammy-winning artist, known for his hit song “Old Town Road,” arrived in style and turned heads on the red carpet.

Reflecting on his journey since the release of “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X shared his thoughts on the initial backlash he faced when he ventured into the country music genre. Despite the challenges he faced, he expressed happiness for artists like Beyonce and Shaboozey who are now making waves in the industry.

The success of “Old Town Road” was undeniable, becoming the fastest song in 2019 to reach Diamond status and selling over 10 million copies. However, Billboard controversially removed the song from their country music charts, citing that it did not embrace enough elements of today’s country music.

Despite the setbacks, Lil Nas X remains positive and supportive of his fellow artists. In response to a Rolling Stone article, he clarified that he is proud and happy for their success while also expressing his wish to have not been removed from the country charts.

As the music industry continues to evolve with new influences and genres, Lil Nas X’s journey serves as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs faced by artists breaking boundaries and redefining the music landscape. At The Met Gala, he proved once again that he is a trailblazer in both music and fashion.