For many, Tamar Braxton is a polarizing figure in the LGBTQ+ community.

While some praise the GRAMMY-nominated songstress as an ally given her legion of gay fans as well as her adjacency to the culture evidenced by her mannerisms and vernacular, others have alleged her allyship is performative – citing her repeated history of using language that’s been deemed ‘insensitive’ and ‘homophobic.’

The latter was a term pelted the way of the R&B diva just this week as social media users clocked her response to anti-Lil Nas X commentary regarding his controversial BET Awards performance.

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It’s not a good week to be Sha’Carri Richardson.

The famous sprinter, who has seemingly become a global sensation overnight for her history-making runs, was expected to be a shining star at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.  Her popularity, characterized in part by her athleticism as well as flamboyant personal style (i.e. hair & nails), has even drawn comparisons to the legendary Florence Joyner (FloJo).

However, after testing positive for marijuana use during a recent routine drug screening, Richardson was suspended from the U.S. Olympic team and barred from running her signature race in Tokyo.

The news marks only the beginning of a controversial period for Richardson.

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It’s been days since Lil Nas X took to the BET Awards stage to perform his controversial hit ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ yet the 22-year-old’s name remains the event’s most mentioned.

While some have praised the GRAMMY winner for his brazen performance, which included a Michael Jackson tribute and same-sex smooch, others – like rapper/producer-turned-reality star Benzino – believe LNX’s showing was too hot for TV.

Taking to social media recently, the 55-year-old waxed honest about his thoughts on the spectacle – going as far as labeling it ‘satanic.’  Needless to say, his commentary ignited quite the hoopla.

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Lil Nas X‘s steamy kiss with a male dancer at the BET Awards may have many buzzing, but one person who isn’t in a flutter is Madonna.

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Lil Nas X has officially lit a match under the campaign for his debut album and it looks like he’s ready to blaze.

Christened ‘MONTERO,’ the LP is preceded by its chart-topping title track and ‘Sun Goes Down.’

The 22-year-old is also storming forward armed with the momentum of break-out smash ‘Old Town Road’ and the EP it spawned, ‘7.’

Following an action-packed performance at the BET Awards, Nas has unleashed a trailer for his project featuring all-new material.

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Lil Nas X isn’t holding back.

Days after his raunchy performance at the 2021 BET Awards, the rapper is once again defending his performance from the critics.

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Lil Nas X has hit back at those slamming his raunchy performance at the BET Awards 2021. 

The Pop provocateur wowed with an Egyptian-themed showing of his #1 hit ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ which climaxed with a passionate kiss with one of his male dancers.

Since achieving breakout success with ‘Old Town Road,’ the 22-year-old has been open about his queerness and consistently championed the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

And it’s clear that’s a trajectory that will continue.

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Cop a gander at Lil Nas X!

The GRAMMY winner covers the latest issue of L’Uomo Vogue Italia, where he was lensed by Carlos Nazario.

An elegant spread, Lil Nas appears poised and sophisticated across the shoot.

The cover comes after he released his most recent single ‘Sun Goes Down’ and as he gears up to release his ‘Montero’ album.

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Buckle up because the BET Awards 2021 line-up just got hotter!

For, Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Nas X will officially be blazing the stage.

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Lil Nas X has emerged as quite the Pop polarizer.

For while some have hailed his unfiltered brand of expression, others have slammed it in earnest.

One person who is Team Montero, though, is none other than Nelly. 

Speaking at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards, he showered the 22-year-old with praise – both in an interview and directly when their paths crossed backstage.

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Lil Nas X bust it open literally and figuratively Saturday night (May 22) when he ripped his pants during a choreography break at the season 46 finale of ‘SNL.’

No stranger to being a viral sensation, the GRAMMY winner instantly became meme fodder once his reaction to ripping his pants during the inaugural live performance of his #1 hit, ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ was captured.

Taking it all in stride, LNX was all laughs when he took to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ recently (May 25) to discuss the incident.

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Lil Nas X made his ‘SNL’ debut Saturday night (May 22), much to the delight of his growing legion of fans.

Hot on the promo trail in support of his self-titled debut album, ‘Montero’ (due in stores this summer), the 22-year-old cranked out the inaugural live television performances of its leading singles ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ and ‘Sun Goes Down’ on the Anya Taylor-Joy-hosted episode.

While the former rode the poles of controversy straight into record books and Platinum status (as we reported here), the latter – released just May 21 – is building buzz for its emotional, semi-biographical content.

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