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Public records list Lil Nas X as a rapper, singer and songwriter. Lil Nas X was born in Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States on April 9, 1999. The age as of 2026 is 27. Schooling on record includes Lithia Springs High School and University of West Georgia. Listed accolades include American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song (2019), Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (2020), Grammy Award for Best Music Video (2020) and 5 more.
My Take
Lil Nas X strikes me as the first artist truly native to the internet rather than merely successful on it. Old Town Road wasn't just a record-breaking single; it was a masterclass in memes, genre subversion, and audience-building that the industry is still reverse-engineering. What I respect even more is the timing of his coming out, at the very peak of a number-one run, when he had the most to lose. He converts controversy into spectacle and spectacle into art with a self-awareness that feels generationally new. I genuinely cannot predict his next move, and that unpredictability is exactly why I keep watching him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lil Nas X
- Name (Japanese)
- リル・ナズ・X
- Reading
- りる・なず・X
- Born
- April 9, 1999 (age 27)
- Origin
- Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- rapper / singer / songwriter / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Lithia Springs High School
- University
- University of West Georgia
Awards & achievements
- 2019 American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song
- 2020 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- 2020 Grammy Award for Best Music Video
- 2019 MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction
- 2019 Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – R&B/Hip-Hop Song
- 2021 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video
- 2021 Time 100
- Premios Odeón
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Old Town Road |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.lilnasx.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lilnasx/
- Xhttps://x.com/LilNasX
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil%20Nas%20X
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8A%E3%82%BA%E3%83%BBX
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62591281
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lil Nas X born?
Born April 9, 1999 (age 27).
Where is Lil Nas X from?
Lil Nas X is from Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States.
What does Lil Nas X do?
Lil Nas X works as rapper, singer, songwriter, television actor, film actor.
What is Lil Nas X known for?
Notable works include Old Town Road.
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