Biography
Who is Lil Nas X?
Early life and real name
Montero Lamar Hill was born in Lithia Springs, Georgia, on April 9, 1999. He was named after the Mitsubishi Montero vehicle. His parents divorced when he was six years old, and he initially lived with his mother and grandmother in the Bankhead Courts housing project in Atlanta. Three years later, Lil Nas X moved north of the city to Austell to live with his father, who worked as a gospel singer. He later reflected that moving away from Atlanta helped him avoid trouble.
During his teenage years, Lil Nas X spent a lot of time alone on the internet creating memes and exploring digital culture. He started playing the trumpet in the fourth grade and became first chair by his junior high years, but he eventually quit because he feared looking uncool. He attended Lithia Springs High School and graduated in 2017. Following high school, he enrolled at the University of West Georgia to study computer science, but he dropped out after one year to focus entirely on music.
Rise to fame with Old Town Road
Lil Nas X adopted his stage name as a tribute to the rapper Nas. In July 2018, he released his first mixtape titled Nasarati on SoundCloud, though it did not immediately bring him fame. In late October 2018, he discovered a beat created by Dutch producer YoungKio and bought it online for thirty dollars. He recorded the track at a humble studio in Atlanta.
On December 3, 2018, Lil Nas X released the country rap song Old Town Road. He promoted the track extensively by creating numerous memes, which caught the attention of TikTok users. The song went viral through the Yeehaw Challenge meme on TikTok, leading to millions of video views. It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and eventually spent a historic nineteen weeks at the number one position. Following this big breakthrough, he signed a recording contract with Columbia Records in March 2019.
Album releases and music career
After signing with Columbia Records, Lil Nas X released his debut extended play titled 7 in 2019. The project featured follow-up singles such as Panini, which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and Rodeo, featuring Nas. His debut studio album, Montero, was released in 2021 and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album earned a nomination for Album of the Year at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
The album Montero was supported by successful singles including Montero Call Me by Your Name and Industry Baby featuring Jack Harlow, both of which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Another track from the album, Thats What I Want, reached the top ten. Throughout his career, Lil Nas X has received numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards.
Birthday and age
Lil Nas X was born on April 9, 1999, which makes Lil 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Lil shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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