Lil Nas X made headlines this previous summer time, not only for his large hit “Old Town Road” with Billy Ray Cyrus, but additionally for popping out as homosexual.
But simply after midnight on April Fools’ Day, the rapper tried to drag a quick one on fans, tweeting, “i was never homosexual. i stated it to construct up gasoline for aprils fools day. ha obtained u guys.”
The 20-year-old performer, who received two Grammys in January, then exchanged some cheerful banter with rapper Ka5sh, who known as Lil Nas X courageous for “popping out as straight.”
Lil Nas X, who topped the . Hot 100 for an unprecedented 19 weeks, replied, “It’s laborious however any individual has to take a stand and lead the others[sic] straight individuals afraid to be themselves.”
Still, Lil Nas X couldn’t preserve a straight face (so to talk) for lengthy. Just 13 minutes after his unique submit, he said, “okay i’m homosexual once more,” which prompted the reply “Welcome again” from out homosexual “Bloom” singer Troye Sivan.
Lil Nas X’s April Fools’ Day prank was extra enjoyable than the one by K-pop star Jaejoong, who jokingly claimed to have the Corona Virus in an Instagram submit. The tone-deaf joke backfired and the member of Korean pop band JYJ apologized inside an hour.
Lil Nas X, who has 4.three million followers on Twitter, turns 21 on April 9 and has additionally been tweeting about celebrating his birthday in quarantine.