Lil Nas X: from worldwide fame to scandal in Los Angeles
22 august 2025 в 22:13
Lil Nas X rose to worldwide fame in 2019 after releasing his unique hip-hop and country single «Old Town Road», followed by other tracks including «THAT'S WHAT I WANT». The rapper, who was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, became an important voice for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as one of the most popular contemporary rappers in the industry. As he gathered a huge number of fans, followers were interested in Lil Nas X’s rise to stardom, his net worth, and how he achieved success.
However, in August 2025, Lil Nas X became headline news for a different reason. Concerned witnesses noticed him wandering around Los Angeles in his underwear, and he was hospitalized and arrested for a «possible overdose», according to the police. It was later reported that the artist of «Rodeo» was arrested and detained on suspicion of minor vandalism against a police officer, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Learn more below about Lil Nas X’s rise to fame, his music career, net worth, and more.
Lil Nas X’s real name is Montero Lamar Hill.
It took Lil Nas X many years to find his voice, sound, and overall identity as an artist. During his teenage years in Atlanta, he spent most of his time becoming a social media guru. He first found success online by posting short comedic videos, then ran a Nicki Minaj fan account.
Eventually, Lil Nas X began writing songs and recording music, although his global success did not come instantly. After establishing himself in the music industry in 2018, Nas X became famous with the release of the single «Old Town Road».
Since then, Nas X has released several hits, from «THAT'S WHAT I WANT» to «INDUSTRY BABY», «MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)», and his collaboration with Camila Cabello «HE KNOWS».
By 2025, Lil Nas X’s net worth is $ 9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Lil Nas X kept his relationship history away from the spotlight, but he was an important figure in the LGBTQ+ community. After first coming out at a gay pride parade in 2019, Nas X later stated that he is bisexual, but then clarified that he is still gay
However, in August 2025, Lil Nas X became headline news for a different reason. Concerned witnesses noticed him wandering around Los Angeles in his underwear, and he was hospitalized and arrested for a «possible overdose», according to the police. It was later reported that the artist of «Rodeo» was arrested and detained on suspicion of minor vandalism against a police officer, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Learn more below about Lil Nas X’s rise to fame, his music career, net worth, and more.
Lil Nas X’s real name is Montero Lamar Hill.
It took Lil Nas X many years to find his voice, sound, and overall identity as an artist. During his teenage years in Atlanta, he spent most of his time becoming a social media guru. He first found success online by posting short comedic videos, then ran a Nicki Minaj fan account.
Eventually, Lil Nas X began writing songs and recording music, although his global success did not come instantly. After establishing himself in the music industry in 2018, Nas X became famous with the release of the single «Old Town Road».
Since then, Nas X has released several hits, from «THAT'S WHAT I WANT» to «INDUSTRY BABY», «MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)», and his collaboration with Camila Cabello «HE KNOWS».
By 2025, Lil Nas X’s net worth is $ 9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Lil Nas X kept his relationship history away from the spotlight, but he was an important figure in the LGBTQ+ community. After first coming out at a gay pride parade in 2019, Nas X later stated that he is bisexual, but then clarified that he is still gay
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