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Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X American music artist Lil Nas X at the BET Awards on June 27, 2021, in Los Angeles.

Lil Nas X

American rapper, singer, and songwriter
Also known as: Montero Lamar Hill
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August Hu Samie is Professor of Ethnic Studies at Ohlone College, Fremont. He holds a Ph.D. in Eurasian and Islamic Studies from the University of Chicago.
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Lil Nas X (born April 9, 1999, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter best known for his 2018 country rap single “Old Town Road,” which spent a record 19 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 list and won two Grammy Awards. Since he came out as gay in 2019, he has become a global LGBTQ+ icon and is known for his strong social media presence. Lil Nas X...

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