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Photos: The career of Lil Nas X so far
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Photos: The career of Lil Nas X so far

  • Associated Press
  • Mar 29, 2021
  • Mar 29, 2021 Updated Apr 9, 2021

A collection of photos from the career of Lil Nas X:

2019 BET Awards - Arrivals

FILE - In this June 23, 2019 file photo, Lil Nas X arrives at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Lil Nas X created a musical phenomenon with his song “Old Town Road” with Billy Ray Cyrus. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Richard Shotwell
2019 MTV Video Music Awards - Show

Lil Nas X performs "Panini" at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Matt Sayles
2019 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet

Lil Nas X arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Charles Sykes
2019 MTV Video Music Awards - Press Room

Lil Nas X poses in the press room at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Evan Agostini
Z100 Summer Bash 2019

Lil Nas X performs at the Z100 Summer Bash at The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Invision/AP)

Jason Mendez
53rd Annual CMA Awards - Press Room

Musicians Lil Nas X, left, and Bill Ray Cyrus speak in the press room after winning the musical event of the year award at the 53rd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Evan Agostini
Grammy Nominations

FILE - This Nov. 13, 2019 file photo shows rapper Lil Nas X after winning the musical event of the year award at the 53rd annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Genre-mashing, bold and chart-topping new artists have caught the attention of the Recording Academy, as Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X lead in nominations at the 2020 Grammy Awards. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Evan Agostini
APTOPIX 2019 American Music Awards - Press Room

Lil Nas X poses in the press room with the award for favorite rap/hip-hop song for "Old Town Road" at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Jordan Strauss
2020 Spotify Best New Artist Party

Lil Nas X performs live on stage at the 2020 Spotify Best New Artist Party at The Lot Studios on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Willy Sanjuan
62nd Annual Grammy Awards - Show

Lil Nas X performs "Old Town Road" at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Matt Sayles
62nd Annual Grammy Awards - Show

Billy Ray Cyrus, left, and Lil Nas X perform at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Matt Sayles
NYFW Fall/Winter 2020 - Tom Ford - Red Carpet

Lil Nas X attends the Tom Ford show at Milk Studios during NYFW Fall/Winter 2020 on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Jordan Strauss
Music-Racial Injustice-Country Music

FILE - This June 23, 2019 file photo shows Lil Nas X performing his X’s genre bending "Old Town Road" at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. The rapper won many awards, including Grammys for best music video and best pop duo/group performance, an American Music Award for favorite rap/hip-hop and a CMA award for musical event of the year. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Chris Pizzello
Music-Racial Injustice-Country Music

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020 file photo, Lil Nas X poses in the press room with the awards for best music video and best pop duo/group performance for "Old Town Road," at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Chris Pizzello
Music Billboard Awards Nomionations

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, Lil Nas X performs at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Lil Nas X received 13, 2020 Billboard Music Awards Nominations, dick clark productions and NBC announced Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Matt Sayles
2020 Billboard Music Awards

Lil Nas X accepts the award for top hot 100 song for "Old Town Road"at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Chris Pizzello

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