Lil Nas X took to social media to address claims that he is successful because he is gay. He wrote via Twitter, “y’all love saying I’m being gay for success but can’t name 5 successful gay male artists in the last 10 years to save your life.”
A commenter replied, “God you’re so sad how do you not even realize you’re dissin’ all the gay artists that came before your a**?” Lil Nas X replied, “I’m not dissing anyone. I’m acknowledging the fact that we aren’t usually as successful as our peers. What’s not clicking starbucks spellman”
Another person wrote, “I just wouldn’t say you’re being Gay for success…BUT you’re using being Gay you’re entire identity and artistry, it’s tired.”
Lil Nas X replied, “It’s a million ni**as in the industry that make nothing but songs about women and y’all don’t complain but i make my first song about a ni**a and now it’s my entire artistry. y’all crack me up man.”