The full proclamation that Atlanta City Council made in recognition of Lil Nas X. 21) for the Atlanta Hawks home opener in March 2019, the arena was one of the first places to embrace “Old Town Road” as it was starting to blow up around the country. To date, the fake baby registry Lil Nas set up to celebrate the release of Montero has raised more than $100,000 for the Gilead COMPASS Initiative grantees, with Gilead pledging to match up to an additional $25,000 per grantee once the baby registry has closed.Īnd in another nod to how far he’s come in three years, the “Industry Baby” star will return to State Farm Arena on Thursday night (Oct. The statement noted that Nas X also visited his baby registry donation recipient and COMPASS grantee, Thrive SS, a nonprofit looking for health equity for Black gay men living with HIV as well as the Ponce De Leon Center to meet with youth and families affected by HIV. 1 on Hot 100: 'Buckle Up'īMI honored Lil Nas at a private dinner on Wednesday, where he was presented with two BMI R&B/Hip-Hop awards for his mega-hits “Old Town Road (Remix)” and “Panini,” a BMI Pop Award for “Old Town Road (Remix)” and a “Million-Air” certificate in recognition of “Old Town Road (Remix)” reaching over one million broadcast performances, according to a spokesperson. Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow Celebrate 'Industry Baby' Hitting No. 21), an anti-bullying social media campaign that asks people to wear the color to show their support for queer youth. The choir was made up of members of the LGBTQ community, allies and faith leaders, with each member wearing purple in honor of GLAAD’s #SpiritDay on Thursday (Oct. Among the special guests on hand were: Chloe Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Catherine Brewton (VP of Creative at BMI), Emil Wilbekin (Founder of Native Son), Shanti Das and Miss Lawrence. So thank you.”Īccording to a statement, the festivities also included a private event hosted by fellow hometown hero record producer Dallas Austin and the HIV/AIDS organization Gilead COMPASS Initiative, which included a choir performance of songs from Montero. And you inspire me, allow me to believe I can do it. I would be the first LGBTQ mayor in the history of the city. “And Lil Nas X, I just wanna say you inspire me. “He has made a considerable impact on the LGBTQ community by reshaping how society accepts LGBTQ artists within the music industry, and empowering others to break barriers and be more open, expressive, and personal through music and art,” said Brown. The proclamation was presented by mayoral candidate Antonio Brown, who expounded on the rapper’s influence on the city, the LGBTQ community and his own run for office, according to TMZ.
What else can I say?” Lil Nas told the crowd. I would have not have imagined I would be here four years ago when I was in my sister’s room on the floor. Before Kacey Musgraves, Grammys Classified Hits by Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X & More as Pop Not…