Lil Nas X Teases New Song in ‘Montero’ Album Release Video, Fans React

Author Laila Abuelhawa

August 26th, 2021 11:08 AM

Lil Nas X has announced the release date for the forthcoming debut album Montero, while giving fans a taste of a new song.

The LP will presumably feature the singles “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” and “Industry Baby,” due in a few weeks on September 17.

Watch the album trailer for Montero below:

Lil Nas X, 22, wrote on

creating this album has been therapy for me. i’ve learned to let go of trying to control people’s perception of who i am, what i can do, and where i will be. i’ve realized the only opinion of me that really matters is my own.

MY DEBUT ALBUM
“MONTERO” 🦋💕
IS YOURS
SEPTEMBER 17th pic.twitter.com/VBFKU70ntj

Fans of Lil Nas X shared their excitement of the album drop news as well as the clever and cheeky trailer:

https://twitter.com/notpranto/status/1430709325232807939?s=20

https://twitter.com/blackmon/status/1430715441719222272?s=20

https://twitter.com/notpranto/status/1430711909196705799?s=20

https://twitter.com/barbliberation/status/1430717727505715201?s=20

https://twitter.com/BigBroSleepyX/status/1430724779980607492?s=20

GALLERY: Lil Nas X’s Most Iconic Fashion Moments Ranked

• #24. The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards

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  Lil Nas X wears a silver sequined number complete with metallic silver boots and what looks to be a cream-colored lace blouse at the Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.

• #23. The 2019 American Music Awards

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  Lil Nas X sporting a neon green ensemble, complete with zebra-print gloves and shirt at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

• #22. The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

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  Lil Nas X performing onstage wearing another sparkly outfit, this time more reflective than his 2019 MTV Video Music Awards look. He tops off his look with a black cowboy hat with silver flames along the sides of it and futuristic-looking boots at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
• 8. The 2019 BET Awards

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  Lil Nas X isn't afraid of bright colors. At the 2019 BET Awards, he is wearing a black-and-yellow leather ensemble, with yellow fringe on both the jacket and pants. Worn completely open on top and yellow snakeskin boots. Of course, no under shirt needed when you're that ripped.

• #20. The 2019 GQ Men of the Year Celebration

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  Lil Nas X looking very cool and sleek wearing a turquoise snakeskin pattern leather jacket and pants. Underneath, he wears a mesh black top adorned with jewels and a belt matching the same style at The West Hollywood EDITION on December 05, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

• #19. The 53rd Annual CMA Awards

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  Lil Nas X rocking his signature country style at the height of his "Old Town Road" hype at the Music City Center on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Here he wears a black satin top with a leather collar and gold-jeweled fringe detailing.
• #18. The 2019 BET Awards

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  Lil Nas X wears turquoise again at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. This time, with a blazer with cheetah print detailing and dress pants, topped off with a white cowboy hat.

• #17. The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards

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  Lil Nas X wore multiple outfits at the event that took place at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. Wearing a head to toe bright red look, with gold and silver graphic detailing throughout. The back of his blazer features a triangle with an eye in the center, where two snakes are wrapped around the bottom.

• #8. 2021 BET Awards

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  Lil Nas X wore this loud floral outfit and memes about the width of his pants flooded the internet. As hilarious as they may be, Lil Nas X did not disappoint with his fashion choices at the award show.
• #14. Promoting His Single “HOLIDAY”

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  Lil Nas X in full Back To The Future inspired garb, surprising fans at Starbucks on November 19, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Move over, yetis! Lil Nas X's fierce tundra x future collaboration features a metallic silver snow suit trimmed with white fur. Wearing a white wig and Gandalf-esque beard, he even wears white contacts to complete the look.

• #6. 2021 BET Awards “Montero” Performance

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  Lil Nas X SHOOK viewers during his Egyptian-themed performance of "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" when he locked lips with a dancer onstage at the end of it.

• 6. The CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund 2019 Awards

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  Lil Nas X is showing us he's "The One" as he rocked a cool, sleek look with a white tee with the words "OFF" written across. He topped the shirt off with a white and black abstract patterned blazer on top, and sunglasses that look straight from The Matrix in NYC in 2019. Can't forget the diamond cross dangly earring!
• #12. The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

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  Lil Nas X showing off his awards fo Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)" and Album of the Year for his EP, 7 on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. He donned a bubblegum pink Versace cowboy outfit featuring studs and a harness. He completed the look with a matching cowboy hat and boots.

• #11. The 2019 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch

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  Lil Nas X wore a familiar print, snakeskin -- but this time in an orange colorway! The skin-tight mock neck is accessorized with a pair of tinted shades at Soho House on December 07, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

• #10. The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

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  Nas suprised the audience by joining Lil Nas X onstage to perform on stage tot he Cardi B-collabed "Rodeo" at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Lil Nas X wore an all-black patent leather outfit, adorned with gold belt detailing throughout and a black cowboy hat with a golden ram in the center.
• #1. BET Awards 2021

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  Lil Nas X slayed at the 2021 BET Awards with this floral suit number. The flared pant bottoms are very on-trend.

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Author Laila Abuelhawa

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