Last month, Lil Nas X brought his talents to the 2022 Grammy Awards where he was nominated in five categories. While he gave exciting and energetic performances of “Industry Baby” and “Montero” at the show, Lil Nas would end the night without a new Grammy award to call his own. Lucky for him, less than a month later, Lil Nas is back to his winning ways as he took home a trophy at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards. During the second half of the awards Friday night, which comes after the first half was held on April 2, Lil Nas won the Outstanding Music Artist award.
It’s the second time in three years that Lil Nas has been graced with the award after he won it for the first time back in 2020. With the win, Lil Nas X becomes the eighth repeat winner of that award in the show’s history. Melissa Etheridge, Rufus Wainwright, K.D. Lang, and Scissor Sisters have won it three times while Indigo Girls, Lady Gaga, and Tegan and Sara have won the award two times.
The news comes after Lil Nas announced the Long Live Montero Tour which will kick off on September 6 in Detroit and continue for two months before coming to a close in Spain on November 17.
Jack Harlow isn’t afraid to speak up on behalf of his friends. In an interview with The Guardian, the “First Class” rapper defended his “Industry Baby” collaborator Lil Nas X from the homophobic backlash against him.
He said, “The totally inappropriate reaction to him lets you know that we still have some progress to be made. And you hear it in passing; there’s still some homophobia going on. But he’s taking the hit that artists won’t have to take in the future. That’s what makes him a hero.”
For what it’s worth, those detractors couldn’t hold the pair back. “Industry Baby” quickly rose to No. 1 on the Hot 100, marking Lil Nas’ third single to reach that height and Jack’s first. It also helped launch Jack to superstardom along with the No. 2 showing of his breakout single “What’s Poppin.” Jack’s most recent single, “First Class,” was able to go No. 1 ahead of the release of his second studio album, Come Home The Kids Miss You, out now via Atlantic Recordings.
Jack had previously addressed some of the criticism of the “Industry Baby” video, tweeting that he “followed [Nas’] lead every step of the way.” He also insisted that “if he had asked me to be in that shower scene I woulda been in that shower scene. I just let the mastermind cook.”
Lil Nas X announced his first tour yesterday on Instagram. His friend, Jack Harlow was also seen out hustling to promote his upcoming album release. Jack Harlow was seen yesterday promoting his new album, Come Home The Kids Miss You, on Instagram with the caption “in Maine promoting my new album. CHTKMY out next Friday.” […]
A few days ago, Lil Nas X shared some big news, announcing the Long Live Montero Tour, his first-ever headlining concert tour. Then, the next day, he took to Twitter to share some follow-up news, tweeting, “trying really hard to get the wiggles to coheadline the tour with me. i will keep you guys updated.”
trying really hard to get the wiggles to coheadline the tour with me. i will keep you guys updated.
Of course, Lil Nas X jokes more than just about anybody in the music industry, so it’s extremely possible/likely that he was just goofing around with that message. If he did happen to be serious, though, The Wiggles are ready.
A few hours after Nas’ tweet, The Wiggles responded, confirming that they’re on board by tweeting, “We’re ready to wiggle with you,” followed by four heart emojis, one in each color of the group’s members. The group’s Anthony Field offered his own response, tweeting, “The Big Red Car is packed and ready mate! Let’s Wiggle!”
It’s important to remember that odds are, Lil Nas X was kidding and The Wiggles are just going along with the joke for a good bit of internet fun. Still, it’s not like The Wiggles are strangers to big names in the music industry, as they recently performed with Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker. Also, actually going through with a co-headlining Wiggles tour would be a hilarious feather in Lil Nas X’s comedic cap.
Lil Nas X has announced he will head out on his first-ever tour. Dubbed the Long Live Montero tour, Lil Nas X will make visits to Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more.
The Lil Nas X Long Live Montero tour will be the first to use Cash App to offer a unique ticket presale. New and existing Cash App Cash Cardholders can unlock the presale and purchase tickets by entering the first 9 numbers of their Cash Card on Ticketmaster and completing the transaction using their Cash Card beginning Wednesday, April 27 at 10 a.m. through Thursday, April 28 at 10 p.m. local time. New users can join up for a free Cash Card and download the Cash App.
Tickets for the North American dates will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 29th at 10 a.m. local time, while tickets for the European dates will go on sale on Friday, May 6th at 10 a.m. local time. Visit longlivemontero.com for tickets and more information.
The eagerly awaited tour will introduce fans to Lil Nas X’s world and celebrate the huge success of his critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated debut album Montero. The 4x Platinum hit single “Industry Baby” with Jack Harlow, which went on to reach #1 at Top 40 radio and #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, is included on the certified Platinum album. “That’s What I Want,” the album’s third Platinum single, recently earned Nas’ third consecutive Top 40 radio hit.
You can see all the dates for the North American and European tours below.
Lil Nas X Long Live Montero North American Tour Dates:
Tue Sep 06 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Sat Sep 10 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Thu Sep 15 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY Sun Sep 18 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Tue Sep 20 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall Thu Sep 22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Sun Sep 25 – Washington, DC – The Anthem Tue Sep 27 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Sat Oct 01 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium Mon Oct 03 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live Tue Oct 04 – Miami, FL – James L Knight Center Tue Oct 18 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater Fri Oct 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre Sun Oct 23 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Lil Nas X Long Live Montero European Tour Dates: Tue Nov 08 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live Wed Nov 09 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling Halle Thu Nov 10 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle Sat Nov 12 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo Mon Nov 14 – Paris, France – Zenith Tue Nov 15 – Brussels, Belgium – Palais 12 Thu Nov 17 – Barcelona, Spain – Sant Jordi Club
Lil Nas X is hitting the road on his first-ever tour.
After wowing with his awards show performances, the chart-topping rapper will embark on his “Long Live Montero Tour” this fall in North America and Europe. Presented by Live Nation, the 14-date North American leg kicks off Sept. 6 before traveling to Chicago, Nashville, Los Angeles, and more, wrapping in San Francisco on Oct. 23.
The European leg launches Nov. 8 in Amsterdam, making stops in Berlin, London, and Paris before winding down Nov. 17 in Barcelona.
In addition to announcing dates, the Grammy-winning artist shared a trailer. “i’m having my very first tour. and all of u better come or i will cry on instagram live,” tweeted Nas, who released his debut album Montero in November.
i’m having my very first tour. and all of u better come or i will cry on instagram live. pic.twitter.com/W3Lt8dP04p
Tickets for the North American dates go on sale starting Friday, April 29 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by the European on sale on May 6 at 10 a.m. local time.
Long Live Montero North American Tour Dates
Sept. 6 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
Sept. 10 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Sept. 15 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Sept. 18 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sept. 20 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Sept. 22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
Sept. 25 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Sept. 27 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Oct. 1 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Oct. 3 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
Oct. 4 – Miami, FL – James L Knight Center
Oct. 18 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
Oct. 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
Oct. 23 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
European Tour Dates
Nov. 8 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
Nov. 9 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling Halle
Nov. 10 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
Nov. 12 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
Nov. 14 – Paris, France – Zenith
Nov. 15 – Brussels, Belgium – Palais 12
Nov. 17 – Barcelona, Spain – Sant Jordi Club
Named for his debut album, Montero, the Long Live Montero Tour will likely see Lil Nas X perform his Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping hits, the album’s title track, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and “Industry Baby,” which features Jack Harlow. If the tour is anything like his iconic music videos, we are — perhaps quite literally — in for a hell of a show.
Presale for the show begins this Wednesday for CashApp cardholders, with general on-sale beginning Thursday.
Check out the trailer above and the full list of tour dates below.
09/06 — Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
09/10 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
09/15 — Toronto, Ontario @ History
09/18 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall At Fenway
09/20 — New York City, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
09/22 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
09/25 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
09/27 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca Cola Roxy
10/01 — Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium
10/03 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
10/04 — Miami, FL @ James L. Knight Center
10/18 — Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
10/21 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre
10/23 — San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
11/08 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live
11/09 — Berlin, Germany @ Max-Schmelling Halle
11/10 — Hamburg, Germany @ Sporthalle
11/12 — London, United Kingdom @ Eventim Apollo
11/14 — Paris, France @ Zenith
11/15 — Brussels, Belgium @ Palais 12
11/17 — Barcelona, Spain @ Sant Jordi Club
Jack Harlow is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Wow, it sounds like 2022 is going to be the year of Dove Cameron. After she burst out of the gate back in February with the dramatic queer anthem “Boyfriend” and its accompanying steamy video, now the emerging pop star is back with a BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance for the books. Opting to cover Lil Nas X’s inescapable pop hit, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” she starts the song off incredibly slow and shivery, taking it more into the realm of seductive ballad than rap-adjacent banger.
But, by the time she’s done with the first low and slow verse, Cameron brings the energy up a bit, backed by her drummer and guitarist, who have no problem turning up the heat. Dove performs the whole song seated on a stool, but her vocal chops are impressive enough that she keep the energy high and the attention focused on her even when she’s starting off slow. Check out the performance up top and keep an ear out for another new single from the young musician coming soon.
A few weeks ago, she teased the song “Breakfast” on TikTok, and it’s already close to four million streams. And based on the string of emojis in the pre-save link, “Breakfast” will likely be the next thing we hear from her, that is, unless she’s got some more incredible cover songs up her sleeve. Speaking of, if you want to catch a live version of “Boyfriend” check it out below.
Lil Nas X is set to make his voice-acting debut on an upcoming episode of The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder. The episode, appropriately titled “Old Towne Road,” begins streaming tomorrow on Disney+, and viewers will see Lil Nas X as a country singer named June Bug.
In the episode, Trudy (Paula Jai Parker) tracks her mother-in-law, Suga Mama’s (Jo Marie Payton) family history, leading the Prouds on a trip to Oklahoma. During their trip, Bobby Proud (Cedric The Entertainer) joins June Bug’s country band.
When Bobby asks June Bug where he can plug in his keytar, June Bug replies, “Nah cuh, I’m the only one who plays guitar around here,” then proceeds to hand him a washboard. “Give this a try, cuh, I love that for you.”
The band proceeds to play the hit that started it all for Lil Nas X, “Old Town Road.”
Lil Nas X is one of several musicians who were announced last year as guest stars for The Proud Family revival. Normani, Jaden, Chance The Rapper and Lizzo are also set to guest star this season.
Check out a sneak peek above.
Some of the artists mentioned are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
