Lil Nas X was afraid of coming out as gay

Lil Nas X  real name Montero Hill revealed he was scared of coming out as gay was “afraid” of coming out as gay when his career was taking off. He said;

“I was afraid because I knew the world was watching, and all I ever saw for boys like me was judgment and ridicule, but it was because the world was watching, that I knew I had to stand in my truth.”

The ‘Old Town Road’ hitmaker was recently honored at the Native Son Awards where he said: “Some people say I am pushing an agenda, and I am. It’s called liberation. There’s no road map when you’re the first to break a barrier, and I hope that one day it’s no longer ground-breaking for queer artists to find mainstream success…. Until that day comes, there’s work to do and I will continue to do my part.”

He also said it’s not his job to be a role model;

“At first I felt a sense of responsibility. But now I kind of just don’t care. It’s not my job. Of course I want to spread good ideals, but I’m not nobody’s parents. At the end of the day, I’m just doing me, and hoping everybody else is following the lead, and doing themselves.

“Part of my plan is to make sure people know I’m going to do whatever the f*** I want, when I want to, and if you’re mad at it, I’m going to laugh in your face.”