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Lil Nas X Claps Back at Criticism After Kissing a Male Backup Dancer at the 2021 BET Awards

Lil Nas X Claps Back at Criticism After Kissing a Male Backup Dancer at the 2021 BET Awards

Lil Nas X is hitting back at a commenter.

In case you missed it, the 22-year-old rapper performed his song “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” during the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 27).

Lil Nas X dressed as a pharaoh for the show, showing off his six-pack in a gold outfit with matching knee-high boots. During the show, he also shared a steamy kiss with one of his male dancers!

The kiss won him a standing ovation from members of the audience, but some on social media took issue with his performance.

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One user tweeted at the rapper, “DON’T USE AFRICAN CULTURE FOR S–TS LIKE THIS!!!! RESPECT OUR ANCESTORS.”

Lil Nas X responded, “Y’all really like to pretend homosexuality didn’t exist in African culture.”

However, many fans also voiced their support for him on social media.

Sean “Diddy” Combs gave a shout out to the musician after his performance, tweeting: “Lil Nas X did that!!! Be fearless!!!”

Last week the rapper opened up about the backlash “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” caused in an interview, admitting that he “didn’t expect” the outrage the song was met with. Check it out

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