Current Events > Lil Nas X had a gay kiss at BET awards. Received standing ovation from crowd :O

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ZannoL
07/01/21 5:42:44 PM
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Do you think a lot has changed regarding visibility?


https://www.towleroad.com/2021/07/lil-nas-x-kiss-bet-awards/

The reign of Montero in the culture continued at Sundays BET Awards when out gay rapper Lil Nas X ended his scorching performance by locking lips with one of his backup dancers, giving the BET Awards stage its first gay male kiss ever.

The moment capped off another stellar performance of the artist smash hit Montero (Call Me By Your Name) that drenched itself in Black queer expression. Lil Nas X hasnt been shy about embracing his queer identity since coming out as gay in 2019, openly expressing it through his music, fashion and performances in ways that mainstream hip-hop has never seen.

Sundays kiss garnered a standing ovation from the live crowd. He even got to share a backstage moment with Tyler, the Creator, another popular rapper who hasnt been shy about expressing his LGBTQ-ness through his music, most notably on his 2019 album Igor. Lil Nas X previously praised Tyler and Frank Ocean for being examples of queer Black men in hip-hop that made it easier for me to be where I am comfortably.

The immense praise was well received, but Lil Nas X didnt hide that he was a ball of nerves on Sunday. It took me a lot of time to mentally prepare for this performance, he tweeted afterward. While on stage I was trembling knowing that I was performing something like that in front of my straight peers. Even during the performance I was having a hard time calming my nerves. Thank you guys for the love.




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BLAKUboy
07/01/21 5:45:08 PM
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Good idea not to wear pants this time.

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ZannoL
07/01/21 5:45:23 PM
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He did good

Montero is catchy af. Definitely a summer song.
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ZannoL
07/01/21 5:45:38 PM
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BLAKUboy posted...
Good idea not to wear pants this time.
Yeah. It ripped last time
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dj1200
07/01/21 5:46:23 PM
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so he kissed a guy? ok.

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ZannoL
07/01/21 5:47:09 PM
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dj1200 posted...
so he kissed a guy? ok.
First time it ever happened at BET.
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WalkingLobsters
07/01/21 5:49:30 PM
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ZannoL posted...
First time it ever happened at BET.
who gives a shit

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Awards
07/01/21 5:52:09 PM
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Its a very good song
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g0ldie
07/01/21 5:52:50 PM
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Fade2black001 posted...
As the recently deceased DMX said. "I show no love to homo thugs"
smh

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dj1200
07/01/21 5:52:56 PM
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WalkingLobsters posted...
who gives a shit

Yeah, its not big news to me. He's a gay man and he kissed a guy. OK, idc. That's what I expected him to do.

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dj1200
07/01/21 5:53:35 PM
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Fade2Black, I would delete that. You'll probably get modded.

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ZannoL
07/01/21 5:54:28 PM
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Fade2black001 posted...
As the recently deceased DMX said. "I show no love to homo thugs"

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QueenCarly
07/01/21 5:55:57 PM
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dj1200 posted...
Fade2Black, I would delete that. You'll probably get modded.

Deleting it won't save them from that post. It was made and reported already.


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Jagr_68
07/01/21 6:00:07 PM
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Good to know there are still worthless trash users like fadetoblack on this board.

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ZannoL
07/01/21 6:00:47 PM
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dj1200 posted...
Yeah, its not big news to me. He's a gay man and he kissed a guy. OK, idc. That's what I expected him to do.
Agreed.

One day it will be a completely normal thing. Were already heading there.
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darkprince45
07/01/21 6:03:30 PM
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That was a quick warning lol

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ZannoL
07/01/21 6:06:06 PM
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Dakimakura
07/01/21 6:07:51 PM
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This is like if two dudes started making out during the country music awards on cmt then everyone stood and applaud. I would say it is pretty significant.

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tommybel89
07/01/21 6:15:58 PM
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I like this song but lmao if you think that whole room was giving him the standing o.

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Dark_SilverX
07/01/21 6:16:08 PM
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ZannoL posted...
First time it ever happened at BET.
it always happened during commercials

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MrMallard
07/01/21 6:16:15 PM
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WalkingLobsters posted...
who gives a shit
Clearly you must, if you're posting salty-ass comments like this in a thread about it.

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ZannoL
07/01/21 6:16:51 PM
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Dakimakura posted...
This is like if two dudes started making out during the country music awards on cmt then everyone stood and applaud. I would say it is pretty significant.
Country music is slowly climbing out from under the rock: https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/06/30/country-music-pride-month/
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MaxEffingBemis
07/01/21 6:39:18 PM
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My only takeaway is that little man is ripped wtf I need to get off my ass and start working out

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ZannoL
07/01/21 6:43:11 PM
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MaxEffingBemis posted...
My only takeaway is that little man is ripped wtf I need to get off my ass and start working out
Best thing anyone can do for themselves
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Irony
07/01/21 6:45:46 PM
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Brave and stunning

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trappedunderice
07/01/21 6:47:13 PM
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MaxEffingBemis posted...
My only takeaway is that little man is ripped wtf I need to get off my ass and start working out
Yeah me too, been sittin around too long eating garbage.
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Frizzurd
07/01/21 6:52:52 PM
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Gives me a boner
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ZannoL
07/01/21 6:55:46 PM
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Frizzurd posted...
Gives me a boner

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Ardbert
07/01/21 6:58:05 PM
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People are upset about the outfits though. :v It's "cultural appropriation" or something.

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Shezarr
07/01/21 6:59:46 PM
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Only warned for that post

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dj1200
07/01/21 6:59:49 PM
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Honestly I dont wanna see anybody kiss anybody.

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Shezarr
07/01/21 7:00:21 PM
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Ardbert posted...
People are upset about the outfits though. :v It's "cultural appropriation" or something.
Are "people" actually or is this you just posting out your ass

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Ardbert
07/01/21 7:02:28 PM
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Shezarr posted...
Are "people" actually or is this you just posting out your ass

no, lemme find the tweet, Lil Nas called them out on it.

EDIT:
https://twitter.com/LilNasX/status/1409350286586507266?s=20

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xGhostchantx
07/01/21 7:04:28 PM
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gay man kisses man, news at 11
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Shezarr
07/01/21 7:05:18 PM
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Ardbert posted...
no, lemme find the tweet, Lil Nas called them out on it.

EDIT:
https://twitter.com/LilNasX/status/1409350286586507266?s=20
So one dude with 300 likes on his stupid tweet. Man, what outrage. But yeah good on lil nas

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Smackems
07/01/21 7:06:47 PM
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dj1200 posted...
Yeah, its not big news to me. He's a gay man and he kissed a guy. OK, idc. That's what I expected him to do.
Yeah if he kissed a fat dudes dimpled up hairy ass then I'd care

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Solar_Crimson
07/01/21 7:08:05 PM
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WalkingLobsters posted...
who gives a shit
You're clearly unaware of the Black community's history with homosexuality.

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ZannoL
07/01/21 7:10:58 PM
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Solar_Crimson posted...
You're clearly unaware of the Black community's history with homosexuality.
Most likely that guy is ignorant, yeah.

Lil Nas was super nervous throughout the performance, but he pulled through.
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Frizzurd
07/01/21 8:16:34 PM
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ZannoL posted...
Most likely that guy is ignorant, yeah.

Lil Nas was super nervous throughout the performance, but he pulled through.

Homophobes like to say they don't care in an angry manner.
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ZannoL
07/01/21 8:21:57 PM
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Frizzurd posted...
Homophobes like to say they don't care in an angry manner.
Its always hilarious when someone comes into a topic that they supposedly dont at all care about . They always care enough to take the time to click on it and comment.
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RiKuToTheMiGhtY
07/01/21 8:29:00 PM
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Im glad he could show his love in public, as long as its consenting adults people should wish them the best. Doing this on BET is also a big moment as there is a stigma against gay black men which is fucked up.

Hopefully this is a good step forward, we do not need people to be afraid of being themselves.

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Blue_Inigo
07/01/21 8:32:38 PM
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WalkingLobsters posted...
who gives a shit
Shut the fuck up

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Unsugarized_Foo
07/01/21 8:37:07 PM
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Can boys give each other cooties?

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ZannoL
07/01/21 8:42:15 PM
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RiKuToTheMiGhtY posted...
Hopefully this is a good step forward, we do not need people to be afraid of being themselves.

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eston
07/02/21 9:44:03 AM
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Can we just take a moment to talk about Lil Nas abs?

Like gat damn bruh

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ZannoL
07/02/21 9:44:22 AM
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eston posted...
Can we just take a moment to talk about Lil Nas abs?

Like gat damn bruh

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trappedunderice
07/02/21 9:45:21 AM
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Tc were you that one user @quinntotheflynn69?
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pauIie
07/02/21 10:07:46 AM
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WalkingLobsters posted...
who gives a shit
gay people probably.

if you don't care, then shut up and keep it moving.

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AvlButtslam
07/02/21 10:24:49 AM
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Its good for visibility and normalizing homosexuality.

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