Last Monday, Lil Nas X caused a stir at the BET Awards, first walking the red carpet wearing a lavish gown created by Andrea Grossi, then performing her track
Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
in a setting. scene inspired by ancient Egypt.
But the highlight of the show was undoubtedly the kiss he exchanged with one of his dancers at the end of the performance.
The last straw for some Internet users, and in particular some commentators from the gay community who find that the rapper is doing too much by constantly putting his sexuality forward.
“You hate yourself so much.
You all live trying to do your best not to provoke straight guys.
You are uncomfortable with what I do because you are afraid that they will be uncomfortable with you.
I love who I am no matter what I decide to do, ”the artist retorted on Twitter.
Not lightly
In addition, Lil Nas X finds it somewhat absurd that he is criticized for the sexual dimension of his performance even though it is precisely the subject of the song.
"Like the song is literally about gay sex and you want me to play the piano and put on some beads?"
He tweeted again.
Finally, the artist wished to recall that the affirmation of his sexuality remained an everyday struggle and that he was fully aware of the stakes of his performance.
“It took me a long time to mentally prepare myself for this performance.
When I was on stage, I was shaking knowing that I was performing this way in front of my straight peers.
Even during the concert, I found it hard to calm my nerves.
Thank you guys for your love, ”he added on his networks.
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