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Lil Nas X Claps Back at ‘Industry Baby’ Haters & Homophobes

Lil Nas X Claps Back at ‘Industry Baby’ Haters & Homophobes

"I become 10% gayer every time I read a 'we get it you’re gay' comment."

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The name on everybody's lips is Lil Nas X ever since the rapper dropped the instantly iconic music video for "Industry Baby" last Friday and the 22-year-old spent the weekend trolling critics and homophobes alike.

The music video depicts X in Montero State Prison with body tattoos, strutting around shirtless, dancing naked in the showers, and so much more. But the rapper's unabashed queerness is uncomfortable for many viewers and they take to Twitter to express their homophobia concerns.

Luckily, X has mastered the art of the clapback, so we were entertained all weekend. 

He called out double standards some have for his music videos but not for other men sexualizing women in their songs.

He addressed the idea that his song could turn a straight person gay. 

He clapped back at a list of LGBTQ+ celebs who didn't shove their sexuality in anyone's face.

And at implications that he has a hand in effeminizing Black men. 

 

He took aim at religious folks too.

He even called out People Magazine.

He truly is the king of clap backs. 

But at the end of the day, he's celebrating his fans and his music.

Refusing to be apologetic and anything besides himself is changing the world right before our eyes.

On top of all that, the "Industry Baby" music video is raising money for the Bail X Fund. "I know the pain that incarceration brings to a family," he wrote, "and the disproportionate impact that cash bail has on the black community." So far, they've raised over $44,000. 

We love you Lil Nas X! Now stream "Industry Baby" for clear skin:

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Taylor Henderson

Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 

Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!