Lil Nas X Responds To Ongoing Homophobic Criticism Following Boosie Badazz's Comments

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He tweeted that it's not even about him being gay anymore, it's about him being "gay and still succeeding."

It has been a busy day for Hip Hop on social media as artists have continued to weigh in about DaBaby's heated controversy. Last weekend's Rolling Loud Miami moment has spelled chaos for the North Carolina-bred rapper as just about everyone has added their two cents. Unfortunately for DaBaby, brands are beginning to distance themselves from him, including BoohooMAN, and adding fuel to the fire is Boosie Badazz who included Lil Nas X's name in the conversations.

Although Lil Nas X has been pelted with insults and threats over his music videos, Boosie doesn't believe that he has received the same level of criticism as DaBaby. "Lil Nas X said he wanna perform naked on stage for charity. You don't f*ck with him like you f*ck with DaBaby," said Boosie. Then, he issued a threat of his own. "If I'm at an awards and he go up there naked, I'm gonna drag his ass off stage and beat his ass."

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The remarks weren't lost on Lil Nas X who took to Twitter to address this unraveling debacle. "I'm starting to think you n*ggas gay too cuz yall stay on my d*ck," he tweeted. "Some of y’all not even mad that i’m gay, some of y’all mad that i’m gay and still succeeding." This controversy has seemingly divided the industry as people like Anitta, Elton John, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato, and others have stepped forward to denounce DaBaby's comments, while Boosie and T.I. have stood up for the rapper.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.