The whole ordeal is a phenomenon of sorts in the first place. And Nas has used his fame to share his personal experience with his sexuality, telling King “We still have a long way to go.” His public image as a rainbow-colored cowboy radiates through even the darkest closets, inspiring millions of people to be themselves.
Indeed, “Old Town Road” was the first song to remain at the top spot on the Billboard charts for a record-breaking 19 consecutive weeks. On Tuesday, CBS News’ Gayle King interviewed Lil Nas X to reflect on his wild ride from a $20 recording session to stardom, as his hit song “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus-with its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and blatant oddity-and his personal brand have left an indelible impact on the music industry. At least, that’s true in the case of rapper Lil Nas X. These days, a few dollars and an ounce of courage can forge stars.
