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Lil Nas X Drops “Lean On My Body” 2 Years After Teasing It

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Lil Nas X has one of the most dedicated fanbases in hip-hop. The rapper has a talent for connecting with listeners on social media, which often leads to him teasing unreleased music. He previewed a song called “Lean On My Body” on March 22, 2022 via TikTok, but the full version never came out. Until now, that is. Lil Nas X has finally released the full version of “Lean On My Body,” and it delivers on the hype of being one of the rapper’s most sought-after snippets.

“”Lean On My Body” is produced by Take a Daytrip and Jasper Harris. The former duo has a stellar track record with Lil Nas X, producing the smash singles “Industry Baby” and “Montero.” The new song falls in line with these earlier singles, courtesy of a bubbly instrumental and a catchy melody. The rapper evokes Christianity in his verses, which he did to controversial effect in his last single, “J CHRIST.” The chorus doubles down on the Christian imagery, dishing out vocal runs reminiscent of a gospel choir. “Lean on my body, Lord,” X sings. “Bring blessings on my soul. And when the war is over, see it’s time to tell the world the war is won.”

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“Lean On My Body” falls in line with Lil Nas X’s new era. He’s ramped up the provocation in the rollout for his upcoming album, NASARATI 2, and the track’s exploration of sin and spiritual support make it a shoe-in for the tracklist. “Lean On My Body” even drops the name of the album in the line “It’s mine, n***a, R.I.P. to Lil’ Hummer / Nasarati, we up.”

What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “Lean On My Body” by Lil Nas X? Does the full version live up to the hype generated by the snippet? Are you excited to hear X’s sophomore album? Do you think it will top his debut? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news on Lil Nas X. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

You know I love you, so I say this s**t with love
But please tell your fans they need to shut the f**k up
I’m doing real s**t, some never-worry-’bout-a-bill s**t
Some build a house on the hill, s**t
The money’s gravy, it’s coming crazy
My big sis just had another baby, popped ’em out the labia

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Lil Nas X Finally Dropped ‘Lean On My Body,’ A Song Teased All The Way Back In 2022

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It was an ordinary Wednesday night (April 17) until Lil Nas X decided to finally drop “Lean On My Body,” which might sound familiar to his most ardent fans and followers. On March 17, 2022, Lil Nas X posted a video appearing to casually walk on a treadmill while rapping bars from “Lean On My Body.” He resurfaced the post on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “I know I’m 10 years late but I’m dropping lean on my body in a couple minutes.”

As promised, “Lean On My Body” arrived on SoundCloud and YouTube shortly thereafter. Lil Nas X additionally that Nasarati 2, his forthcoming project, is indeed “OTW.”

When someone on X named Mya posted, “These songs are literally hits it’s insane he’s not putting them on all streaming platforms,” Lil Nas X replied, “I just want y’all to enjoy the music for now. We gone get to that!”

Produced by Take A Daytrip and Jasper Harris, “Lean On My Body” finds Lil Nas X as confident as ever. The two-time Grammy winner brags about “doin’ real sh*t” and his nephew “sittin’ in the class with a broken knuckle / He had to beat a nigga ass for talkin’ ’bout his uncle.” The bars are just as relentless in the second verse, where Lil Nas X raps, “Polar bear body, Nasarati’s got his next one / My next move always gon’ be better than your best one / You b*tches couldn’t even see Lil Nas-y in a warmup, a tryout, a test run / Anyways, I’m back like a vertebrae / I can drop a sex tape and win a VMA.” His range.

So far this year, Lil Nas X has dropped “J Christ,” “Light Again,” and “Right There.” However, “J Christ” was the only traditionally released single, and it fittingly debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Listen to “Lean On My Body” above.

Lil Nas X Thanks Fans For Birthday Wishes, Hypes Up “NASARATI 2” Mixtape

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Lil Nas X fans might not have to wait too much longer for a new project. The Georgia rapper and singer has been more active than he has been in the past year and a half to two years. In 2024, he has already dropped two singles, as well as documentary. “J CHRIST” was the more controversial of the two, after Nas X was claiming to be going in a gospel direction. It led to a lot of heated responses from fans and probably did succeed as much as it could have because of that. Still, Lil Nas X has a massive following and they are ready for NASARATI 2.

What is that you ask? Well, it will be the Georgia native’s next full-length release and it will labeled as a mixtape. That sort of makes sense, especially considering the different sounds of “J CHRIST” and “Where Do We Go Now?” Lil Nas X also dropped another single for it just yesterday called “Right There” as a Soundcloud exclusive. It has been gaining some positive feedback from fans due to its earworm of an instrumental and animated performance from Nas X.

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Lil Nas X Might Have Another NASARATI 2 Single Out Next Week

 
 
 
 
 
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Coincidentally, or not, he dropped the song on his birthday (April 9). The now 25-year-old took the time to show his appreciation for the well wishes on social media. In that process, he teased NASARATI 2 even further, suggesting another track coming next Wednesday. “THANK U FOR ALL THE BDAY LOVE!
The next song from the “NASARATI 2” mixtape “RIGHT THERE” is out now on SoundCloud!… link in bio…see u next wednesday💸🤍🫡”

What are your thoughts on Lil Nas X teasing NASARATI 2 with “Right There” and another upcoming track? Do you see this mixtape being successful when it drops, why or why not? Who would you like to see featured on the project and why? Are you liking the singles from it so far? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Nas X and NASARATI 2. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Lil Nas X Shared His Latest ‘Nasarati 2’ Song ‘Right There’ In A Throwback Way

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Before TikTok was the go-to app for new music discovery, aspiring rappers once launched their ambitions via SoundCloud, the streaming platform that was credited (or blamed, depending on how you look at it) for an entire new wave of young, unconventional rap stars. That number included Lil Nas X, who despite blowing up after willing his breakout single “Old Town Road” to unprecedented success on TikTok, made his original bid for stardom on SoundCloud with the mixtape Nasarati.

So, with a sequel, Nasarati 2, on the way, it only makes sense that he’s once again using SoundCloud to roll it out (although he’s still making use of TikTok to promote it). He previously shared the first song, “Light Again,” there, and today, he followed up with the second, “Right There.” While Nas’ past output has leaned toward pop rap, this song is more house-influenced, with a four-on-the-floor beat produced by Ojivolta. Lyrically, the song is a club come-on in which Nas reminds his romantic interest that he’s got a busy schedule, limited time, and just one life to live.

Nas took a little break from music after completing his Long Live Montero tour last year, but made his comeback this January with the controversial “J Christ” video. After fending off criticisms of mocking Christianity — after being demeaned nearly his entire career by Christians who objected to his sexuality — he pondered “Where Do We Go Now?” before announcing that he’s coming full-circle with the release of Nasarati 2.

Lil Nas X Teases “NASARATI 2” With Infectious Banger “Right There”

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Lil Nas X is almost always stirring up controversy online. However, if there is one thing you have to give the guy it is that he knows how write chart-topping songs. We have seen him do it time and time again with tracks like “INDUSTRY BABY,” “MONTERO,” “THAT’S WHAT I WANT,” and so many more. While some hype may have died surrounding the Georgia artist after his 2021 debut LP, he is focused on coming back in full force this year. At some point, Lil Nas X will be dropping a new mixtape, and to promote he has just dropped “Right There.”

However, the single is not available on Spotify and other major platforms, surprisingly. “Right There” is on YouTube and Soundcloud as of now, so it might fly under people’s radars. However, we are here to inform you that it is more than worth finding and listening to. Lil Nas X worked with producer Ojivolta, who helped create the beat for Playboi Carti’s “2024” track not too long ago. He continues to flex his ear for catchy beats as this a special aura about it.

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Listen To “Right There” By Lil Nas X & Ojivolta

The looping background vocals, rapid fire kick drums and 808s, as well as the horns, allow for Nas X to create a sticky melody and delivery. As we said, this song is a teaser for an upcoming mixtape which will be titled NASARATI 2. We do not know the release date yet, but we have received some other promotional tracks already. Those include “J CHRIST” and maybe the documentary exclusive “Where Do We Go Now?”

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Right There,” by Lil Nas X and Ojivolta? Is this his best track as of late, why or why not? Does this get you excited for NASARATI 2, why or why not? What is your favorite element of the song? Is this the strongest single for the album so far? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Nas X. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

B****, I’m a shoelace after Henny and D’USSÉ
I need my h**s by the douse
Let’s make a movie, you and your roommate
I get it and get it
Came in, they thought I was skemished
Everyone thought I’d be finished

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Azealia Banks Suggested That Tyler The Creator And Lil Nas X Become A ‘Power Couple’ And At Least One Of Them Seemed Into It

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Azealia Banks is mainly known for her incendiary takes on everything from Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter cover to Nicki Minaj’s feud with Megan Thee Stallion, but her latest hot take to go viral is slightly more… romantic(?). While criticizing Tyler The Creator and Lil Nas X for their romantic interests (ah, there it is), she made a suggestion that one seems open to and the other just seems confused by.

“I really think Tyler The Creator and Lil Nas X should get over their obsession with broke white bussy and become a power couple,” she wrote on Instagram. In a caption, she elaborated, “No more white Taco Bell-eating Caucasian twinkery, guys,” which is, admittedly, one hell of a roast. She also took the opportunity to accuse Lil Nas X of jocking her style (ONE hit 14 years ago, has anyone ever seen such a run of semi-relevance behind less?), offer some suggestions for new collaborators, and make vague allusions to the allegations against Diddy — who again, has also not had a serious hit in like a decade. Someone buy this woman a Delorean and the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity it’d take for her to catch up to 2024.

In any event, Tyler seemed amused by her matchmaking attempt, writing, “lmfao what the hell” in response. Nas took things a step further, joking(?), “azealia banks is right! Me and tyler SHOULD f*ck!”

I am sure that there are those in the stan community who would love nothing less than to see her unhinged shipping fantasy come true. Meanwhile, those of us who have business of our own to mind (and lord, how I wish mine did NOT include writing about this nonsense for clicks) will continue to do so while Banks worries about everybody else.

Lil Nas X Just Shared A New Song And He Thinks He’s ‘Probably Gonna Get In Trouble For’ It

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Lil Nas X is back with new music, but it looks like he’s not really supposed to be sharing it. The song, officially titled “Light Again [demo 17]” on SoundCloud, has a strong dance influence, and indeed, Nas tagged his upload as “Dance & EDM.” The track is currently only available on SoundCloud.

In a four-minute video posted on Instagram after sharing the song, Nas starts, “I don’t know how long I’m going to be able to have this sh*t up, or I don’t know what my CEO thinks right now, or whatever.” He continues:

“Bro, these last couple years have been crazy, ’cause I’ve made so much music and I just want to release music. I just want to release music, but expectations are just like… insane. Like, I can’t even have fun. I just want to f*ckin’ have fun with this sh*t. I don’t even give a f*ck about all the other sh*t. Of course I want to, like, be No. 1 all the time, I want every song to go up, and I want you to go crazy. But it’s like, at the same time, I want to f*ckin’ have fun. I want to go and live life, I just want to make music. I don’t want to have to do crazy sh*t all the time. I want to make music, I want to f*ckin’ have fun, I want to live.”

He then spends the rest of the clip dancing along to the song.

Listen to “Light Again” above.

Lil Nas X Treats Fans To Another Song Teaser On TikTok From His Upcoming ‘Nasarati 2’ Mixtape

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Lil Nas X is giving fans a glimpse of his upcoming Nasarati 2 mixtape, by sharing some teasers of songs from the project. Yesterday (March 13) on TikTok, he posted a video of himself rapping in an airport. However, as of right now, it is currently unavailable on the app.

“My big sis just had another baby, popped him out the labia / My other nephew sitting in class with a broken knuckle,” Lil Nas X raps, before pointing out a fight happening. “Now listen, I ain’t saying I condone that sh*t / F*ck it, I’m saying I condone that sh*t,” he said in the video.

As for why he might have taken the snippet down, Lil Nas X has been vocal about his struggle when it comes to putting out his music — and the fear that comes with it. “Been hoarding music for years smh i hate my relationship with fear of my songs not doing well and perception,” he shared on Instagram previously. “i wish i could just release music and not give af.”

He also asked fans to pick their favorites out of the little clips he’s released so far, so he simply might be building anticipation and interest in certain songs that way.

Check out the teaser of Lil Nas X’s new music below.

7 Best Celebrity Wax Figures Ever: Nipsey Hussle, Missy Elliott, & More

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When you’re a star, one of the highest honors you can receive is a wax figure. In most cases, Madame Tussaud is responsible for the many meticulous sculptures, which can take up to 20 different artists to complete. The wax museum has locations all over the world, which all create their own wax renditions of different stars.

Other than Madam Tussaud, there is only one other artist that has earned quite a buzz by creating very realistic wax figures. Just recently on Jan 29, artist Mr. Officials, (@mr.officials.llc) posted his tribute re-creation of the late Takeoff. With over 66,000 likes, even celebrities are commenting on how the sculpture is one of the most realistic they’ve seen. Here’s a list of celebs with the best wax figures we’ve seen over the years.

Lil Nas X

In Sept 2022, Madame Tussaud’s Hollywood unveiled its uncanny, yet faultless wax sculpture of rapper Lil Nas X.  The wax figure dons a replication of the gold Versace armor suit Nas wore at the 2021 Met Gala, including a Versace earring, choker and nail art. But the most intricate detail about the “Old Town Road” singer’s life-size sculpture is a replica of his diamond grill, making it the first wax figure in Madame Tussaud’s history to wear one.

Drake

One night in Sept 2021, Drake surprised his London fans with a legendary performance at the Wireless Festival.  In tribute to that night, Madame Tussaud’s London created the Canadian rapper’s outfit from that special show. The OVO Sound CEO wore a camouflage shirt and matching pants, a bright green puffer jacket, and white Nike Air Force 1s. His tattoos and ear piercings are included on the wax figure. Further, his signature facial hair and the heart-shaved into his hairline represent his Certified Lover Boy era. According to Madame Tussaud, his likeness also sports replica pieces of Cartier and Van Cleef jewelry.  

Nipsey Hussle

In 2022, Mr. Officials (@mr.officials.llc) created the wax figure of the late rapper/activist Nipsey Hussle. Taking nine months to create, an Instagram video shows the process. “The most tedious part, however, is making the hair,” Mr. Officials said. The wax figure also has exact replicas of Nipsey’s tattoos and his signature jewelry. This is reportedly the only Nipsey Hussle wax figure and is not a part of Madam Tussaud’s. However, it did debut in the SouthPark Mall in Cleveland, OH. 

Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish met her wax figure in Sept 2021 at Madam Tussaud’s Las Vegas. The figure wears the infamous Alexander McQueen dress that Haddish wore on multiple occasions. This included her Saturday Night Live performance, the 90th Academy Awards Show, also the red carpet premiere for her movie Girls Trip. The outfit holds special meaning for Haddish; a symbol of her breaking the rule of wearing a dress multiple times.

Jack Harlow

Jack Harlow was immortalized in July 2023 by Madame Tussaud’s Las Vegas. And the “What’s Poppin” singer could not believe the similarities of his wax figure. It wears a custom-designed suit from his music video for “Churchill Downs” (feat. Drake.) Additionally, his wax figure’s hands are draped in a crystallized necklace with a Kentucky state-shaped pendant. It took the 20 artists six months to create the figure.

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott’s wax figure is a recreation of her legendary appearance at the 2019 VMAs, where she was awarded the Video Vanguard Award. Twenty artists went over approximately 200 measurements and photographs of Elliott to capture her exact features. Having creative control over her figure’s fashion and accessories, the result makes it hard to tell the two apart. The figure dons one of her signature tracksuits with an intricate hand embellishment. It also includes a pair of her own Versace sneakers—which she donated. Her elaborate braid design was done “strand by strand.” The doppelgänger is a part of Madam Tussaud’s Las Vegas collection and debuted on Nov 4, 2022. 

Kourtney Kardashian & Kris Jenner

Of all the “Kardashian Klan,” it’s Kourtney and momager Kris Jenner who have the most amazingly real-looking wax figures. In May 2019, fans visiting Madame Tussaud’s in New York City were able to see the figures together. The likeness was even more uncanny because Kris wore the exact ensemble to her unveiling. Making it impossible to tell the difference in pics posted on her official X (Twitter) page.

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Lil Nas X’s Response To Religious Backlash Over His Single ‘J Christ’ Isn’t The Sanctified Apology Critics Were Looking For

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Just when the public began to turn down the flames on the “Doja Cat is a Satanist” claims, Lil Nas X entered public discourse to ignite yet another online holy war. After announcing his musical baptism and (phony) biblical studies plans, Lil Nas X unveiled his latest single, “J Christ.”

From the track’s artwork recreating Jesus’ crucifixion to the official video (in which the devil makes a cameo), religious leaders have been clamoring for Lil Nas X to repent for his artistic choices. However, that’s not going to happen anytime soon. On January 29, during an appearance on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, Lil Nas X doubled down on his decision. In response to the religious backlash sparked by the record, Lil Nas X held firm to his artistic vision.

“I’ve never been here, mentally and even physically, where… you push your art into the world, and it’s received negatively by the majority,” he said. “But then, like, also understanding why and having to see it through… I’m usually strategic with things, and I can kind of move the conversation.”

Lil Nas X admitted that the swift blowback was initially “depressing” but quickly added that those who are upset should be “mad with themselves.”

“Artistically, it was just supposed to be like, I’m returning… I’m back like [Jesus],” he added. “[But] it turned into this whole thing where it was me trying to dunk on Christians or something. That was never what it was. And then I looked at the video with me eating the communion or whatnot, and I was like, ‘Okay, this looks really bad on paper – this thing that I thought was just, like, a little jokey, fun video.’”

Lil Nas X previously took to Instagram to address the pushback.

Watch the full interview above.