
Lil Nas X's defiant pride is essential to hip-hop -- and the DaBaby debacle is one reason why
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Lil Nas X's unapologetic commitment to his identity has become even more essential in the wake of DaBaby's comments. And he's carving out a new space for the future of LGBTQ musicians to express themselves without limits.
It's the most provocative moment of the video for the music wunderkind's latest hit single, "Industry Baby," a song that chronicles his rise to the top and raises a giddy middle finger to his naysayers. The video provoked extreme reactions: some loved it for its catchy, trumpet-heavy tune and the focus on a smirking and glistening Lil Nas X. But others were outraged by the gay, Grammy Award-winning pop star for offending them with the video's homoeroticism. Homophobic backlash erupted on social media -- and it didn't stop there.More Related News

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