Lil Nas has defied the odds in more ways than one since dropping global smash ‘Old Town Road.’

A relative unknown just a few months ago, he staged a worldwide takeover with the song and has been bulldozing Billboard records in the process.

Now, as he celebrates his 19th week atop of the Hot 100 (the longest reign in the chart’s history),

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