After a lengthy absence from the Hot 100 due to the backlash that ensued after his January-released ‘J Christ,’ rapper-singer Lil Nas X is looking to light up the charts again with his comeback cut ‘Light Again!’

Serving as the kickoff single of his forthcoming ‘Dreamboy‘ era, ‘Light’ arrived to digital shelves on November 15 on the wings of an energetic music video that certainly got people talking.

To capitalize on the momentum, the GRAMMY winner is pounding the promo trail in support of the Take a Daytrip-produced single with his latest stop seeing him give the tune its first live performance during a visit to the ‘On the Radar’ studio.

Hop inside to see how he fared.

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With that ‘J Christ‘ drama in his rearview, Lil Nas X is powering forward with the ‘Dreamboy’ era.

Delivering the project’s lead single, ‘Light Again,’ after ample teasing, the new cut comes as a House-inspired, bass-buoyed bop that’s sure to be a party starter.

“I’m delivered like the text went through / J. Cole said it’s memes or mills / But I’m the king and the jester though / N–as really wanna wipe me down / I got more patience than a hospital / Swear these ni–as rather beef with me,” he raps over the cut produced by longtime collaborator Take a Daytrip.

Accompanied by a Andrew Donoho-directed visual, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Light.’

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GRAMMY-winning music superstar Lil Nas X may have started 2024 on a sour note thanks to the ill-reception to his January-released, backlash-inducing ‘J Christ,’ but he’s determined to end the year strong.

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Lil Nas X is extending an olive branch after a weekend war with fellow rapper Azealia Banks.

As reported here, the ‘Ice Princess‘ performer came off more than a little cold when she took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to ridicule Nas for “falling off.”

Once the commentary got to his desk, he blasted the femcee – branding her a “botched body bussy soap seller” who “sacrificed chickens.”

His reaction to her initial diss sent her on a Twitter tirade as she launched a series of racially charged and homophobic insults the way of the openly gay GRAMMY winner.

Instead of matching her energy, LNX took to Instagram to offer Banks words of encouragement.

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…and the claws are out!

‘Old Town Road‘ hitmaker Lil Nas X rode to the top of headlines on Sunday (October 27) when he took to social media to clap back at fellow rapper Azealia Banks for randomly discussing his career trajectory.

“Lil Nas X really fell off so hard. Lmfao that little c*ntrag swore she was the tea. B*tch has NO BARS,” she told her 154,000 followers on the platform.

As reported here, the 2x GRAMMY winner took little time hitting back at Banks – not only slamming her lack of commercial success but also branding the femcee a “botched body” chicken sacrificer.

Once his X (formerly known as Twitter) response reached her desk she launched into a tirade. See her fiery reaction inside.

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Has Azealia Banks met her match?

Many seem to think so.

The femcee has quite the reputation when it comes to saying her mind in the most unbridled way. And she did exactly that – unprompted – when speaking about Lil Nas X.

Well, the Hip-Pop provocateur was not impressed and clapped back at Banks thunderously.

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Lil Nas X is revving up the buzz machine for his return to the music scene.

The Hip-Pop provocateur kicked off the year with the polarizing ‘J Christ,’ which died on the charts with no resurrection.

Looking to make a fresh swing of the bat, the star has shared a teaser of new material.

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Cop a gander at Lil Nas X!

The Hip-Pop provocateur poses it up in YSL‘s new Myslf fragrance digital series.

Making for a striking sight, the promotional shoot comes on the heels of the ‘Industry Baby’ performer hinting at replacing his entire team, “starting over,” and embarking on a fresh journey with his music.

Time will tell if there’s sweet-smelling success around the corner.

In the here and now, see more from Lil Nas X after the jump…

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Lil Nas X is speaking out.

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Lil Nas X is speaking up and out about the hardships of being an openly “gay rapper.”

And, true to form, the star – who came out in 2019 – put a unique spin on his sentiments.

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Lil Nas X has long flexed his funny bone, often blurring the lines between the factual and theatrical.

And the Hip-Pop provocateur continues along said trajectory with a post that has many wondering about potential developments in his professional life.

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Self-proclaimed as the “best song of all time,” Lil Nas X‘s ‘Here We Go‘ – recorded for the latest installment of Eddie Murphy‘s classic ‘Beverly Hills Cop‘ film franchise – dropped Friday (June 28) at midnight ahead of the movie’s July 3 release to Netflix.

“Tell them boys they better move / Tell ’em make room, tell ’em make a way / Tell ’em make a hole / Tell them boys he better hide, tell ’em lay low / Tell ’em play it safe, cause we don’t play at all,” he sings on the Ojivolta and Twisco-produced track.

Coming as the latest in a string of releases in preparation for the drop of his forthcoming ‘Nasarati 2‘ mixtape, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Go.’

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