The American rapper Lil Nas X announces an Italian concert: he will perform Thursday 20 July in Piazza Napoleone in Lucca for the Lucca Summer Festival. The multifaceted American artist celebrates sexual freedom in his music and live performances, eliminating all the macho stereotypes of hip hop.
Lil Nas X has shocked the music world since its debut: his first single with Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road” (2019), is an immediate hit and becomes the single remained for more weeks at #1 in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, surpassing Mariah Carey’s record. In just one year he climbed all the charts and broke every record: recognized by Billboard as an international phenomenon, he appeared on Time among the “25 most influential people on the web” and in 2019 he was included in Billboard’s dedicated “21 Under 21” chart to the best artists under 21 and in 2020 in the prestigious Forbes “Under 30” list, dedicated to the most innovative young talents.
The debut album “Montero”
After the great success of the Ep “7” (2019), in 2021 he releases the highly anticipated debut album “Montero”, anticipated by the single of the same name, a queer anthem that has provoked a heated dialogue all over the world. The album, which features the likes of Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, and Jack Harlowwas acclaimed by international critics thanks to the “her genre-extending approach and sincere, fresh exploration of love and loneliness” (Variety). Studded with hits such as “Industry Baby” feat Jack Harlow and “That’s What I Want”, the album was nominated for a Grammy and certified platinum in Italy.
His latest single “Star Walkin’” (2022) certified gold, is the official anthem of League of Legendsthe world’s leading online PC game.
Info Tickets Lil Nas X Lucca Summer Festival
Radio105 exclusive pre-sale from 10.00 on Tuesday 28 March to 23.59 on Wednesday 29 March. Tickets on sale at ticketone.it from 11:00 on Thursday 30 March.