It was hot on stage when the rap star and one of his male dancers ended the performance with a hefty kiss.
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Lil Nas X (22) did not spare the powder during the American music award ceremony BET Awards on Sunday night.
Dressed in gold as an Egyptian pharaoh, he performed the hit song “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”.
And it was not just the catchy rhythms and the Egyptian theme that made the audience stand up. He made it steam both on stage – and in the hall – when he and a male dancer ended the performance by cuddling.
Diddy: – Be fearless
The internet is boiling over with positive reactions after the stage show. Among those celebrating the 22-year-old is rap legend Diddy.
On Twitter, he writes: “Lil Nas X did it! Be fearless! ”
Another writes: “LilNasX just gave the BET Awards the first black” gay “kiss, and baby, I like it. This is how you celebrate #Pride! ”
Skewed icon
Lil Nas X broke through with a bang with the song country rap song “Old Town Road” in 2019. The same year, while the song topped all records, he stood out as skewed.
Since then, he has gained iconic status in the LGBTQ community.
Montero Lamar Hill, as he is called, has never been afraid to challenge gender norms. On the red carpet at the BET Awards, he lined up in a solid dress.