“I feel like we still haven’t reached a place where I can do something right now that no straight person has done that’s considered ‘too far.’ Then it’s really too far because no straight person has done it. Lil Nas X has recently expressed how he feels about straight fans who are offended by him making queer music as a queer non-binary artist. “And even to defend ourselves, we have to say, ‘Oh, well, you straight people have done it first,’” he continued. Let’s make sure it’s appropriate and super safe.’ And it’s where they don’t do anything that’s considered ‘too far’ - even the things that we see other artists doing.” “I’ve said this before in the past: when people come out as gay or whatnot, it becomes like, ‘OK, let’s sanitize the hell out of this. “It’s certain things that I see in the world that fuel me to go harder or put even more effort or to make sure I’m getting across,” he said honestly. At the same time, he was frustrated when he noticed an obvious double standard. In a 2021 interview with Apple Music, Lil Nas acknowledged that he feels a “responsibility” to do right by the LGBTQ community. RELATED: Lil Nas X Has a Disappointing Reason For Not Collaborating With Other Black Male Rappers Lil Nas X feels a ‘responsibility’ toward the LGBTQ community I would not have imagined I would be here four years ago when I was at my sister’s house sleeping on the floor… This is incredible.” Lil Nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021, in New York City. I know a lot of you probably didn’t know I’m from Atlanta… I’m from the A. Lil Nas X was visibly moved as he took the stage. And you inspire me, allow me to believe I can do it. I would be the first LGBTQ mayor in the history of the city.
![lil nas x gay or straight lil nas x gay or straight](https://ychef.files.bbci.co.uk/976x549/p09ntj8c.jpg)
“And Lil Nas X, I just wanna say, you inspire me.
![lil nas x gay or straight lil nas x gay or straight](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/3953/production/_107757641_lilnasx1_getty.jpg)
![lil nas x gay or straight lil nas x gay or straight](https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/09/14/00/newFile-3.jpg)
“He has made a considerable impact on the LGBTQ community by reshaping how society accepts LGBTQ artists within the music industry, and empowering others to break barriers and be more open, expressive, and personal through music and art,” Brown said as he introduced him. On October 20, 2021, Lil Nas was honored in his home city of Atlanta with a proclamation that October 20 was “Lil Nas X Day.” It was done by mayoral candidate Antonio Brown, a member of the Atlanta City Council. RELATED: What is Lil Nas X’s Net Worth in 2021? Lil Nas X was honored with his own day in Atlanta