Lil Nas X continues to stay busy.

After his latest single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ topped the Billboard Hot 100, he has released a new video game called ‘Twerk Hero.’

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Lil Nas X has ridden his way to the top of yet another tally with his single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

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6 months after ‘Whole Lotta Choppas’ star Sada Baby caused a whole lotta controversy for resurfaced tweets bashing the LGBT community and wishing death on Beyonce (click here to read), he’s back in headlines for more of the same – this time wishing death of chart-topping singer-rapper Lil Nas X.

After Nas slammed the vile comment as ‘f*cked up’ (and his devoted fans rushed to assist), Sada issued an apology for the vile comments.

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Lil Nas X has found himself in the hot seat.

For, the ‘Old Town Road’ rapper is facing backlash for attending a packed party as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.

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Sada Baby has left jaws ajar after hurling what many are calling homophobic comments at Lil Nas X.

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Lil Nas X reigns atop of the Billboard Hot 100 with his single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

And while much of the buzz around the track centers on its controversial music video, the song has been one the 21-year-old has been readying for release for over a year.

To mark today’s occasion, Nas has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the track. A process that spanned much longer than some might think.

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Lil Nas X has done it.

The performer’s controversial new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ has launched at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Lil Nas X reigns atop of the Official UK Singles Chart with controversial new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

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Lil Nas X is one of few artists who can boast seeing his first four singles certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) – especially ahead of delivering a debut studio album.

But, thanks to the ongoing success of his controversial new hit, ‘Montero’ (the title track from his summer 2021-due debut LP), the GRAMMY winner is well on his way to nabbing a fifth Platinum plaque and his second Hot 100 #1 single.

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Lil Nas X has conjured up the perfect concoction of controversy for his new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’ Indeed, from the song‘s raunchy lyrics to its jaw-dropping video, he’s ignited a global conversation that now looks set to see him top the Billboard Hot 100.

A collaboration with MSCHF was one of the non-musical promotional tactics he drew on to support the single.

As extensively reported here on That Grape Juice, Nas’ video inspired sneaker – dubbed the ‘Satan Shoe’ – is a reworked take on Nike‘s Air Max ’97’s and bears the bible scripture Luke 10:18 – which refers to the story of “Satan fall(ing) like lightning from heaven.” The $1,018 price-point reflects the verse too. Further, each pair is touted as featuring real human blood. Only 666 pairs were produced.

Nike said no Bueno and filed a lawsuit against MSCHF.

As the particulars of the case begin to unfold, the sportswear giant has scored an early victory.

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From Satan to Santa, Lil Nas X‘s current era isn’t lacking in cultural and historical references to push his musical agenda.

As fans continue to recuperate from the shock of the sacrilegious imagery that lines his latest music video, ‘Montero (Call Me By My Name),’ the GRAMMY winner has learned his name has been printed a-front yet another shiny plaque from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

This time, it’s for the predecessor of ‘Montero’:  2020’s ‘Holiday.’  Details inside:

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Lil Nas X‘s ‘Montero’ video didn’t just rustle feathers because of its religious overtones, it also raised eyebrows from some who noted striking similarities to FKA Twigs‘ visual for ‘Cellophone.’

One such person was the director of the latter.

Indeed, as reported, Andrew Thomas Huang said the following upon the release of Nas’ vid:

“When an artist is in a position of power (amplified by major record labels, social media, PR, etc) and repurposes someone’s labor and ideas to serve their brand image, they cause harm by displacing the efforts of the artists who did the original leg work.

Intentional or not, capitalizing on other artists’ work happens and we need to discuss the scale and magnitude and power asymmetries in this industry.”

Now Nas has weighed in. His words below…

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