Bomb Threat Delays Lil Nas X's Documentary Premiere During Toronto International Film Festival

Lil Nas X premiered his documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday (September 9). However, the event was delayed by a bomb threat.

The 24-year-old “Industry Baby” rapper walked the red carpet outside of Roy Thomson Hall wearing a long black jacket without a shirt underneath.

He was calm and collected on the red carpet. However, several sources told Variety that the threat was real.

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The outlet reported that Lil Nas X‘s arrival was about 20 minutes later than scheduled after someone called in a bomb threat targeting him. A source alleged that it was motivated by homophobia and racism as the rapper is is Black and queer.

The film festival did not return a request for comment from Variety. At the time of publishing, Lil Nas X does not appear to have commented on the threat.

We are so glad that everyone is safe and hope that the premiere proceeds according to plan.

Lil Nas X has attended several events during New York Fashion Week in the last few days, including a star-studded party with so many celebrity guests.

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