Lil Nas X Says Queer Men Are More Accepted By Black Community If They Act Less Feminine
“F**k BET, f**k BET,” the song begins, implying that the “Industry Baby” rapper doesn’t require an outlet or somebody to justify his achievement.
Lil Nas X clarified that his new song isn’t about “no BET award,” instead, he’s addressing a more significant issue.
“This is about the bigger problem of homophobia in the Black community… y’all can sit and pretend all u want, but imma risk it all for us,” he tweeted.
While many supported Lil Nas X’s argument, others felt he was overreacting after just being nominated for the Grammys.
Frustrated by the undermining opinions thrown his way, Lil Nas X responded that the differences between the two shows were even more of a significant reason to share his point of view on feeling excluded by the Black community.
talk to my team about what? industry baby is the 2nd longest running #1 song on the billboard rap charts of all time and didn’t get a single nomination https://t.co/9QR2qk4n0X
— MONTERO (@LilNasX) June 7, 2022