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Montero Lamar Hill, known by his stage name Lil Nas X, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Lil Nas X is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter best known for the viral hit single, "Old Town Road". Winning numerous awards, including two Grammys, Lil Nas X's genre-blending music has gained global recognition, proving to be a pillar in modern hip-hop culture.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lil Nas X is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 9, 1999, Montero Lamar Hill is born in Atlanta, Georgia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Debut EP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lil Nas X releases his debut EP, titled “Nasarati”.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Old Town Road is Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lil Nas X releases his single “Old Town Road” which goes viral and becomes a massive hit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Award Wins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lil Nas X wins two Grammy Awards for Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Old Town Road.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Album is Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lil Nas X releases his debut album, “7”, which debuts at number two on the Billboard 200.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives GLAAD Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lil Nas X receives the GLAAD Rising Star Award for his activism and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives BET Humanitarian Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lil Nas X is recognized with the BET Humanitarian Award for his work in philanthropy, civil rights and social justice.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He released his first single anonymously</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lil Nas X released his breakthrough single, “Old Town Road”, under an anonymous name in December 2018.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>His real name is Montero Lamar Hill</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lil Nas X's real name is Montero Lamar Hill and he was born on April 9, 1999 in Atlanta, Georgia.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He quit college to pursue a music career</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lil Nas X quit college after one year to pursue a full-time career in music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He signed a record deal with Columbia Records</h3><p class='facts-text'>In March 2019, Lil Nas X signed a multi-million dollar record deal with Columbia Records.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He has won over 10 awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lil Nas X has won over 10 awards including two Grammy awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award.</p></div></div>
Lil Nas X, an American rapper, was born on April 9, 1999 and is currently 24 years old. He is best known for his hit single "Old Town Road," which broke multiple records and was the number one song in the US for 19 weeks. He has gone on to release several other successful tracks.
Lil Nas X has an estimated net worth of $14M. He achieved major success after the release of his hit song "Old Town Road." His wealth comes from successful songs, streaming services, touring, and royalties from the sale of his music.
