Source: Rich Fury / Getty
Lil Nas X is slowly becoming an LGBTQ and style icon. The Montero pop star covers NYT Magazine boldly rocking a braided do that defies gravity. Much of Nas’ career has been filled with bold moves, like the moment he came out on Twitter or his salacious visuals giving the devil a lap dance.
Photographed by Shikeith, Lil Nas X appears on the sky blue cover styled by Hodo Musa and rocking a braided updo by braid sculptor Widny Bazile. The hair artist took to Twitter to express her enthusiasm over the cover. “That little girl from Haiti did hair & makeup for @LilNasX for the cover of @nytimes,” she wrote with a rainbow emoji. Bazile creates artwork through braided techniques that she photographs.
https://twitter.com/Callmetopboss/status/1361118259735531520
In the cover story, Lil Nas X reflects on growing up in a poor household. “We were that poor family on the block, but everybody liked us because of our energy,” he told reporter Jazmine Hughes during a one-of-a-kind dinner date. “We always brought the vibes.”
He reflected on the shame he felt over his sexuality as a child. Despite believing God was testing his devotion, he would secretly indulge in gay porn that he said, made him feel “like I just laid in mud and ate poop” afterward.
The 22-year-old artist has come a long way since those days when he denied his sexual preference to appease his family, friends, or fans. Now he proudly embraces being gay and is trailblazing a unique path. Elton John offered these words, “What makes Lil Nas X so extraordinary is how brave he is at being so outwardly gay within the urban music world.” He added, “That’s where he’s truly groundbreaking.”
His bold style is another layer of his artistry. He pulled off two grandiose looks on the BET Awards carpet and slayed his performance in gold accessories and gladiator chic. He’s someone to watch in the music and fashion world.
Read the full cover story, here.
RELATED STORIES:
Lil Yachty Is Joining The Beauty Game With His Own Unisex Nail Polish Line
Simone Biles Gives Us Style And Grace As The June Cover Girl Of Glamour Magazine
Willow Smith Gives Rock Star Vibes On The Latest Cover Of V Magazine
Like CLEO TV on Facebook and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Lil Nas X Rocks A Braided Updo On The Cover Of NYT Magazine was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
