How Lil Nas X Turned The Industry On Its Head With "Old Town Road" & Beyond | Black Sounds Beautiful
In this episode of Black Sounds Beautiful, relive Lil Nas X's massive debut, "Old Town Road," from holding the longest No. 1 reign on the Billboard Hot 100 chart to prompting a much-needed conversation about the bounds of genre.
Aside from his immense musical talent, Lil Nas X — who came out as gay on social media during his Hot 100 reign — has been a fierce champion for LGBTQIA+ and Black communities. Discover more about Lil Nas X's industry-altering career, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Black Sounds Beautiful.
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