Lil Nas X is best known as an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. He became famous for his country rap hit “Old Town Road”. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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early years
Lil Nas X was born Montero Lamar on April 9, 1999. When he was six years old, his parents divorced. He then lived in the Bankhead Courts apartment complexes with his mother and grandmother, and later moved in with his father. He played the trumpet starting in the fourth grade but stopped in high school. Because he thought playing an instrument would make him look uncool.
History of success
He later moved in with his sister and began making music in a closet. It wasn’t until 2018 that he released his country rap song “Old Town Road”. The song became a viral hit with the “Yeehaw Challenge” meme on TikTok where it was played millions of times. Even country music star Billy Ray Cyrus supported Lil Nas X and collaborated with him on a remix of the song released in April 2019.
Then on April 16, 2019, Lil Nas X broke fellow singer Drake’s record for the most streams in a week in the US. “Old Town Road” hit 143 million streams, surpassing Drake’s “In My Feelings” which hit 116.2 million streams in a week.
Lil Nas X Net Worth
As of June 2022, Lil Nas X’s net worth is approx. $4 million. However, others claim that it is worth $7 million. Even then, some like Forbes claim that his net worth is estimated at $14 million. But that’s an excuse from the Old Town Road song when it was at its peak.
Unlike most celebrities, Lil Nas X loves to keep his friends and family around. In fact, when he received his first big check as a musician, he took his family bowling, spending about $8,000 on a fun evening. His fashionable clothes also make headlines. He can always be seen wearing famous brands such as Gucci, Chanel and Prada. Lil Nas X also loves to accessorize his outfits, spending thousands on jewelry. In addition, he often shops at King Ice, where they make custom jewelry. Lil Nas X also has their own collection of sneakers, some of which cost over $300 a pair.
He eventually also got his own car, a white Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S Coupe worth a whopping $150,000. Finally, he has a $2.35 million mansion in Sherman Oaks, California. The estate is 2,580 square feet plus four bedrooms, four bathrooms and more. It has an open living and dining area, as well as a fireplace and a balcony.
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