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By Taylor HendersonNovember 20 2019 / 10:13 AM
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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! 
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To cap his groundbreaking year, Lil Nas X just wrangled up six Grammy nominations!

    

Announced this morning, Nas X earned noms for Album of the Year with 7, Record of the Year, Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Old Town Road," Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Panini," as well as Best New Artist.
"NO FUCKING WAY," he tweeted in response.
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\u201cNO FUCKING WAY\u201d
 — NASARATI (@NASARATI)
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The openly gay artist had an incredible year. His hit song "Old Town Road" dominated the #1 spot on the Billboard's Hot 100, breaking Mariah Carey's 1995 record for "One Sweet Day."
Congrats Lil Nas X!

        
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