Lil Nas X Named GQ’s “Musician of The Year”; 48 Pictures of the Superstar Over The Years

The awards just keep coming for Lil Nas X. The rapper was just named GQ’s Musician of the Year. “There’s going to be so many gay rappers,” said Lil Nas X to GQ. “Ten years from now, everything that I’m doing won’t even seem like it was shocking.” According to Jeremy O. Harris, Lil Nas X has “changed how we do what we do, and who gets to do it, forever.”
Also in the interview with GQ, Lil Nas X discussed the features of his “Montero” album. “I don’t usually ask for features like that. But for every feature I did ask for on this album, like, every single one of them worked…besides Drake and Nicki [Minaj],” Nas says. Lil Nas X wanted Nicki Minaj on “Industry Baby” and Drake for “Dolla Sign Slime” but he seems to be taking it all in stride as he believes everything happens for a reason. “Yeah, but you know, I feel like things always work out,” says Nas X. “I’m not sure how comfortable Nicki would have felt with that video or whatnot.”
Congratulations to Lil Nas X on his latest award. Check out 48 pictures of the superstar over the years below.
BET Awards 2019 – Press Room
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Lil Nas X poses in the press room at the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Liliane Lathan/Getty Images for BET)
Internet Live By BuzzFeed
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 25: Lil Nas X performs on stage during Internet Live By BuzzFeed at Webster Hall on July 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for BuzzFeed)
2019 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Lil Nas X attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV)
2019 MTV Video Music Awards – Fixed Show
ShareNEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Lil Nas X performs onstage during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)
2019 MTV Video Music Awards – Fixed Show
ShareNEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Lil Nas X speaks onstage during the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)
2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival And Daytime Stage
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 20: Lil Nas X performs onstage during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The 53rd Annual CMA Awards – Arrivals
ShareNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lil Nas X attends the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
2019 American Music Awards – Press Room
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Lil Nas X, winner of the Favorite Song - Rap/Hip-Hop award for 'Old Town Road,' poses in the press room during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for dcp)
2019 Getty Entertainment – Social Ready Content
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 05: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Lil Nas X attends the 2019 GQ Men of the Year celebration at The West Hollywood EDITION on December 05, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for GQ Men of the Year 2019)
2019 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 07: Lil Nas X attends the 2019 Variety's Hitmakers Brunch at Soho House on December 07, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Spotify Hosts “Best New Artist” Party At The Lot Studios – Inside
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Lil Nas X performs onstage during Spotify Hosts "Best New Artist" Party at The Lot Studios on January 23, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Spotify)
62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards – GRAMMY Gift Lounge Day 2
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 24: Lil Nas X attends the GRAMMY Gift Lounge during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Inside
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Lil Nas X performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Inside
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: (L-R) Nas and Lil Nas X perform onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Press Room
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Lil Nas X, winner of Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Old Town Road" and Best Music Video for "Old Town Road (Official Movie)", poses in the press room during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Tom Ford AW20 Show – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: Lil Nas X attends the Tom Ford AW20 Show at Milk Studios on February 07, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
2020 Billboard Music Awards – Show
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: In this image released on October 14, Lil Nas X accepts the Top Hot 100 Song Award onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on October 14, 2020 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Lil Nas X Celebrates His New Single “Holiday” Around Hollywood
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: Lil Nas X surprises guests at Starbucks in promotion of his new single "HOLIDAY" on November 19, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Lil Nas X Celebrates His New Single “Holiday” Around Hollywood
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: Lil Nas X surprises guests at Starbucks in promotion of his new single "HOLIDAY" on November 19, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lil Nas X speaks onstage at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, which was broadcast live on FOX on May 27, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
BET Awards 2021 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Lil Nas X attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
BET Awards 2021 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Lil Nas X attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
BET Awards 2021 – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Lil Nas X performs onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
BET Awards 2021 – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Lil Nas X performs onstage at the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
BET Awards 2021 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Lil Nas X attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images,,)
BET Awards 2021 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Lil Nas X attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images,,)
BET Awards 2021 – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Lil Nas X attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images,,)
2021 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Lil Nas X attends the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV/ ViacomCBS)
2021 MTV Video Music Awards – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Lil Nas X performs onstage during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS)
2021 MTV Video Music Awards – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Lil Nas X performs onstage during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS)
2021 MTV Video Music Awards – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Lil Nas X accepts the Video of the Year award for 'Montero (Call Me by Your Name)' onstage during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS)
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Lil Nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Lil Nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Lil Nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Lil Nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
2021 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Lil Nas X attends the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
2021 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Lil Nas X attends the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Lil Nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Lil nas X attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )
2021 MTV Video Music Awards – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white. Color version available.) Lil Nas X performs onstage during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on September 12, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS)
WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Lil Nas X attends WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards at Museum of Modern Art on November 01, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: (Shoe detail) Lil Nas X attends WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards at Museum of Modern Art on November 01, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Lil Nas X attends WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards at Museum of Modern Art on November 01, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
WSJ. Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards Sponsored By Samsung, Harry Winston, And Rémy Martin
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Lil Nas X poses with an award during the WSJ. Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards sponsored by Samsung, Harry Winston, and Rémy Martin at MOMA on November 01, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards)
WSJ. Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards Sponsored By Samsung, Harry Winston, And Rémy Martin
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Lil Nas X attends the WSJ. Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards sponsored by Samsung, Harry Winston, and Rémy Martin at MOMA on November 01, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards)
10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA Presented By Gucci
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Lil Nas X attends the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
2021 LACMA’s Art+Film 10th Annual Gala – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Lil Nas X attends 2021 LACMA's Art+Film 10th Annual Galaption here>> at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
2021 LACMA’s Art+Film 10th Annual Gala – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Lil Nas X attends 2021 LACMA's Art+Film 10th Annual Galaption here>> at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)