When another person pointed out that other Black queer artists like Frank Ocean and Tyler, the Creator have been nominated for BET awards, Nas pointed out a double standard.
How can I get acknowledged by the most acclaimed award show in the world and not even just 1 nomination from my own people? Is that not crazy? Am I really tripping?” When one person asked why he’s upset when he already has a Grammy, Lil Nas responded, “This is my point exactly. In other tweets, Lil Nas responded to people’s criticisms. “This is about the bigger problem of homophobia in the Black community, y’all can sit and pretend all u want, but I’mma risk it all for us.” “This not over no BET Award,” he wrote in a recent tweet about his new song. “I just feel like Black gay ppl have to fight to be seen in this world and even when make it to the top, mfs try to pretend we are invisible.”
Black excellence!”īut he added that it wasn’t just about the awards.
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He had previously called out the network in a series of now deleted tweets. This isn’t the first thing Lil Nas X has said about receiving no nominations at the BET Awards this year, despite having his debut album Montero being nominated for five Grammys and having the huge hits “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” on it. Don’t try me, cause b*tch I came late to the party.” “Don’t try me, you better save that sh*t for somebody else. Lil Nas X has released a new snippet of his upcoming song “Late to Da Party” featuring YB, and he has a special message for one award show - and the allleged homophobia around it.