It's Lil Nas X's world, and we're all just living in it. This could not be more of a reality for us following his Xtremely sexy BET Awards performance earlier this week, and his hilarious and affirming tweets posted in response to the homophobic backlash he received following the performance. Today, he has woken up and chosen absolute chaos by releasing a 53 second video via Twitter announcing that his long-anticipated debut album, Montero: The Album, will be with us soon.
The clip in question is a cinematic dreamscape, with heavy nods to a Marvel trailer. Apt, considering he is our modern day super hero. In the clip, lyrics flash by with previous collaborators and characters in the Lil Nas X universe appearing on screen. There’s the angel from the Call Me By Your Name music video, alongside the horny devil, there’s pole dancing Lil Nas X, and Billy Ray Cyrus in a car wearing a pink Western shirt and white cowboy hat. Chris Rock is, of course (?) there too. Tony Stark could never!
As the cherry on top of the fervent video, a 20-second teaser of his upcoming single, Industry Baby, was self-leaked, brass instruments and all. It all concludes with a Montero: The Album logo (another Marvel nod) and us, overrun by excitement. Give us a sign, Nas! When will we be privvy to this masterpiece?
While we wait for a shred more information on the forthcoming album, watch the teaser below, and enjoy some class act Lil Nas X's roasts and commentary on his latest performance.
“MONTERO” THE DEBUT ALBUM
COMING SOON! pic.twitter.com/8UjXJWpYap— nope (@LilNasX) June 29, 2021
like the song is literally about gay sex what y’all want me to do play the piano while baking a cake? https://t.co/bzStSa3pYY
— nope (@LilNasX) June 28, 2021
we causing the emasculation of men all 2021 https://t.co/bOQJne3BYL
— nope (@LilNasX) June 28, 2021
ok i admit it. i can no longer hide the truth. the elites sent me on a mission to get you to shut the fuck up. mission failed. https://t.co/B3Sf9duMI8
— nope (@LilNasX) June 29, 2021
it took me a lot of time to mentally prepare for this performance. while on stage i was trembling knowing that i was performing something like that in front of my straight peers. even during the performance i was having a hard time calming my nerves. thank you guys for the love.
— nope (@LilNasX) June 28, 2021
