Lil Nas X Paints Himself Silver, Covers Himself In Pearls & Wears a Thong to Met Gala 2023

Lil Nas X truly delivered one of the most unexpected looks of the night at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday night (May 1) in New York City.

The 24-year-old “Industry Baby” musician arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art wearing little more than a thong. However, he was very much covered as his entire body was painted silver and covered in pearls and holographic glitter.

His face was also studded in pearls with what appeared be be whiskers artfully placed under his nose. Three dimensional appliques provided extra interest.

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Lil Nas X‘s nails matched the look, and he wore bold black eyeliner.

This marks the star’s second Met Gala. He made his debut in 2021, and delivered just as much drama by wearing three different looks.

If you missed it, Lil Nas X shared another photo of wearing just his underwear (without the all the body paint and glitter) last month.

FYI: Lil Nas X‘s look was by Pat McGrath and Dior Men. Nicola Formichetti and Lil Nas X provided creative direction. Coree Moreno did his hair, and Temeka Jackson did his nails.

Scroll through all the photos of Lil Nas X’s unexpected look for the 2023 Met Gala in the gallery…