Lil Nas X Speaks out About the<br />Backlash Over His Sexuality The 20-year-old revealed<br />he was gay during Pride<br />Month on June 30. Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, previously hinted that he was gay on <br />social media before coming out. In a new interview with the BBC, the "Old Town Road" rapper said he is not fazed by criticism. Lil Nas X, via<br />'BBC Breakfast' Lil Nas X, via<br />'BBC Breakfast' He went to say that he<br />wants to use his coming out <br />to "open doors" for others.
