The video wraps with a montage of Lil Nas X's iconic outfits, choreography, and a makeout session with a background dancer at the BET Awards. my world, my universe.'Īs 'Industry Baby' plays in the background, the voiceover declares, 'Everyone's allowed, except gay people.' For Lil Nas X, who is openly gay, the slight could be an ironic reference to his Twitter trolls, a commentary on the exclusion people in the queer community have historically faced, or maybe even a nod to his former self, who was initially afraid to come out. Then the shot quickly switches to a theater door that opens onto what Lil Nas X calls 'my event. The highly produced promo video opens with an ethereal shot of butterflies fluttering across the clouds at sunset. The tour's title, 'Long Live Montero,' is a nod to his album, as well as his birth name, Montero Lamar Hill. and all of u better come or i will cry on instagram live,' Lil Nas X captioned a fantastical, 43-second video promoting the tour.
Lil Nas X's 'Long Live Montero' World Tour Announcement On April 26, Lil Nas X shared a trailer on Twitter announcing his first world tour, 'Long Live Montero.' The ' Industry Baby' singer's announcement comes seven months after the release of his debut album, 'Montero,' but based on his fan's enthusiastic Twitter responses - which collectively double as a shrine for both Lil Nas X and LGBTQ+ pride - seeing him perform live is worth the wait.
