In the new HBO Original documentary, Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero, the Grammy-winning artist shares his struggles with growing up gay, coming out to his family, and navigating the pressures of his meteoric rise to stardom.
“Some people think my music is dope. Some people see me as this satanic devil. But me?” shares Lil Nas X (real name Montero Lamar Hill) in the opening moments of the film’s trailer.
“I’m always trying to challenge the way my family thinks of things,” he says adding, “So many queer people are making these strides, but it’s a fight.”
“There are still parts of myself that I’m still learning to accept, but we’re getting closer,” says the artist who came out publicly on World Pride Day 2019.
The film had its world premiere last September at the Toronto International Film Festival. At the time, Rolling Stone wrote:
Directors Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel follow Hill around as he navigates the perilous waters of sudden celebrity, faces backlash from conservatives for his proudly queer songs and imagery, and bonds with fans who embrace his ability to bridge gaps while staying true to himself.
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Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero
— lands on HBO at 8 p.m. ET on January 27. The concert documentary will also be available to stream on Max.
