Lil Nas X Delivers an Electric Medley of His Hit Singles at the 2022 Grammys
Lil Nas X has once again transformed the Grammys stage.
The boundary-breaking musician performed a medley of some of his hit singles at the 64th annual Grammy Awards ceremony, including "Dead Right Now," "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," and "Industry Baby."
He began the performance by standing centerstage in a sparkling black cloak with an ensemble of drummers dressed similarly in a neat row behind him, as the stage's screen projected a moving galaxy.
Removing the cloak, Nas revealed a bedazzled one-sleeved crop top and glittering black trousers, which he wore as he sang his hit song "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)."
For his last outfit change, the rapper put on another shimmering look, this time an iteration of the retro British military jackets.
Rapper Jack Harlow also joined Nas on the stage, matching the ensemble in a double-breasted suit with a glittering lapel and trousers.
The last time Nas performed at the annual awards ceremony was in 2020, when he performed his Grammy-winning debut single, "Old Town Road," in an explosive production along with Billy Ray Cyrus, BTS, Mason Ramsey, Diplo, and Young Thug.
He has since released his debut studio album, Montero, which is titled after his given name, Montero Lamar Hill.
In a 2021 interview with Variety, Nas opened up about getting out of his head in order to create the album over the course of the pandemic. "Honestly, I believe the pandemic helped me get out of the idea of trying to please everybody, and the idea of 'He’s a cool gay person; he’s an acceptable gay person,'" he told the outlet. "I used to see things like that as a compliment, but it’s not. It just means you’re a people pleaser, and they never become legends. I wanted to be even more authentic in my music and let people into my life. I’m much more confident now—in my music, myself, my sexuality, the things that I believe that I stand for."
Tonight, the rapper is up for a golden gramophone in five categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Music Video, and Best Melodic Rap Performance.
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