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Lil Nas X Teases ‘Montero’ Deluxe Album with Rihanna, Tyler, the Creator

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Lil Nas X is causing a frenzy with his latest tweet.

On Friday, April Fools’ Day, the rapper announced that he will be releasing a deluxe edition of his debut album Montero tonight with superstar guests including Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, NBA YoungBoy, and Saucy Santana.

“I am so excited to announce that MONTERO DELUXE (featuring Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Tyler the Creator, NBA Youngboy, Saucy Santana, and more!) WILL BE YOURS TONIGHT at 7P EST!” he tweeted along with what appeared to be an album cover.

Fans were excited until they realized that today was April Fools’ Day and that it may just be another one of Nas’ elaborate trolls.

“I was completely confused until I saw the date,” tweeted one fan, while another added, “knew it was cap when I saw rihanna name.”

While fans remain skeptical, the NBA YoungBoy and Saucy Santana collaborations may be real. Last month, Nas teased the pair of tracks, “Late to the Party” with YoungBoy and “Down Souf Hoes” featuring Santana.

Montero was released in September featuring collaborations with Doja Cat, Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion, and Miley Cyrus.

On Sunday, Nas is set to perform with Jack Harlow at the 64th annual Grammy Awards in Las Vegas where he is nominated for five awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.

Chris Rock Shuts Down ‘F**k Will Smith’ Heckler at Comedy Show

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Chris Rock is taking the high road.

After breaking his silence about the Oscars, the comedian was back in Boston for the second sold-out night of his stand-up comedy tour.

He began his set by once again addressing Sunday’s Academy Awards where he was slapped in the face by Will Smith after making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.

One audience member tried to interrupt the show by yelling out, “F**k Will Smith!” but Rock wasn’t having it and immediately shut it down.

“No, no, no, no, no…” he repeatedly said until the heckler stopped.

According to the New York Post, security was removing hecklers at the Wilbur Theater, whether they supported Chris or not.

“All we did was interact and respond to the comedian,” said one fan who was kicked out. “They are so afraid that someone is going to say something that they kicked us out before we could.”

The night before, Rock returned to the stage where he addressed the headline-making incident for the first time.

“I don’t have a bunch of shit about what happened, so if you came to hear that, I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend,” he told the crowd. “I’m still kind of processing what happened. So, at some point I’ll talk about that shit. And it will be serious and funny.”

During that show, hecklers also expressed anti-Smith sentiments, but Rock ignored the comments and continued with his hour-long set.

Will Packer, who produced the Oscars, appeared on “Good Morning America” Friday where he recalled the evening’s events. He said that LAPD was ready to arrest Smith until Rock declined to press charges.

“They were laying out the options, and as they were talking, Chris was being very dismissive of those options,” recalled Packer. “He was like, ‘No, I’m fine.’ He was like, ‘No, no, no.’ Even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’”