Lil Nas X says it was the “most authentic time” to come out during height of “Old Town Road” fame

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Lil Nas X is looking back on his decision to publicly come out, saying that his intent and timing were “authentic.”

Speaking to CBS Sunday Morning recently, the Grammy winner explained why he chose to come out at the height of his “Old Town Road” fame.

“That would’ve been the most authentic time,” said Lil Nas X. “It’s like, I’m not doing it for attention. I’m already like the number-one artist in the world right now.”

The rapper said “there was definitely some fear” before making his announcement in 2019, adding, “There’s always gonna be fear when you’re doing something that’s literally life-changing. But you