Lil Nas X's saucy Grammys performance included 'crotch grabs' and a 'microphone dingle'
On the most awaited award show of the year, the legendary American rapper, Lil Nas X put up a stellar performance on the 2022 Grammys. Trust this young man to always steal the show, literally!
He lit the stage on fire with his rather edgy performance to his track, 'Montero'. What's more, the singer also shared the stage with fellow rapper, Jack Harlow, on their hit duet track, 'Industry Baby'. Not to forget, the rapper's wardrobe courtesy was highly inspired by the late legend of music, Michael Jackson. The rapper has scored five nominations this year. He has been nominated for Album of the Year (for Montero) and Record of the Year ( for “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”). The latter song is also up for Best Music Video and best melodic rap performance.
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He began his performance in a sequinned and starry caped outfit before graduating to the other splendid looks he pulled off during the act. The talking point of the performance was not only his outfit but also his reference to the controversy surrounding the music video for his much talked-about single "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)." In a video montage, tweets and news articles flashed onscreen from those who criticized the song and video, voices of various newscasters could also be heard panning "Montero" for its risqué religious and sexual themes.
Midway through the act, the rapper executed an X-rated stunt, transforming his microphone into his penis. He placed the microphone near his crotch and swung it like his genitalia. This act certainly did not escape the eyes of social media. "Lil nas x killed it too, w0w, also microphone dingle???" stated one. "Come on @RecordingAcad @LilNasX for the wins #GRAMMYs #GrammyAwards #Grammy #LilNasX #montero #MonteroMusic #industrybaby #lilnasx", shared one, while another viewer wrote: "Lil Nas X is utterly wonderful— his charisma just radiates. his crotch grabbing seems more anxiety based than performative, which…I find kinda cute? #GRAMMYs". Another fan tweeted, "Celeb bae slayed per usual @LilNasX #Grammys2022 #LilNasX #jackharlow #IndustryBaby #MonteroCMBYN #DeadRightNow"
Come on @RecordingAcad @LilNasX for the wins#GRAMMYs #GrammyAwards #Grammy #LilNasX #montero #MonteroMusic #industrybaby #lilnasx pic.twitter.com/ecSrFgXpOa
— 1timeShadow (@1timeShadow) April 3, 2022
Lil Nas X is utterly wonderful— his charisma just radiates. his crotch grabbing seems more anxiety based than performative, which…I find kinda cute? #GRAMMYs
— Kat Evans (@lisekatevans) April 4, 2022
Why does lil nas x hold his crotch the entire time he sings? 🤷♀️ #GRAMMYs #GrammyAwards
— Jamie (@Jamie44483291) April 4, 2022
Celeb bae slayed per usual :hugging_face: @LilNasX #Grammys2022 #LilNasX #jackharlow #IndustryBaby #MonteroCMBYN #DeadRightNow :purple_heart::butterfly::butterfly::butterfly: https://t.co/JD39eMfoKU
— Shaylyn Washington (@ShaysCorner26) April 4, 2022
Here's what fans had to say about the exciting performance. One fan tweeted, "YAAASSS, @LilNasX #TheGrammys #GRAMMYs #LilNAS", while another shared, " Lil Nas x. Love the outfits too! #LilNAS #GRAMMYs #GRAMMYsTNT #Grammys2022". One fan tweeted, "Lil Nas X is giving us a PRODUCTION #Grammys #LilNas", while another said, "WELL I NEVER! (maybe once) #LilNasX #GRAMMYs".
YAAASSS, @LilNasX 🔥🔥🔥 #TheGrammys #GRAMMYs #LilNAS pic.twitter.com/TGc0WSZHMl
— Craig.Mc.B (@Craig_Mc_B) April 4, 2022
👏 lil Nas x. Love the outfits too! #LilNAS #GRAMMYs #GRAMMYsTNT #Grammys2022
— Brenda Vargas (@Beee_Vargas) April 4, 2022
WELL I NEVER! (maybe once) #LilNasX #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/6GKwOK96fQ
— NYC Sidewalker🚶🏻 (@NYCsidewalker) April 4, 2022
One fan said, "When people say “today’s music is crap” tells me they are just not listening. #LilNasX #jackharlow #GRAMMYs", while another shared, "Lil Nas X takes inspiration from Michael Jackson for his outfits at the 2022 Grammy Awards presentation. #GRAMMYs #LilNasX".
One fan tweeted, "#LilNasX and #JackHarlow Bring the Heat With #Grammys ‘Industry Baby’ Performance", while another shared, "Njoying #GRAMMYs So Far Every Performance Has Been Great - #Nas Showed #LilNasX How It Should Be Done = Longevity Has It's Place #GrammyAwards #GRAMMYS2022".
When people say “today’s music is crap” tells me they are just not listening. #LilNasX #jackharlow #GRAMMYs https://t.co/dqEBDPCNfV
— christy lea BLM (@christylay) April 4, 2022
Lil Nas X takes inspiration from Michael Jackson for his outfits at the 2022 Grammy Awards presentation.#GRAMMYs #LilNasX pic.twitter.com/vmd8WqpU9R
— Laura Porcel 🌙 (@lauporceel) April 4, 2022
#LilNasX and #JackHarlow Bring the Heat With #Grammys ‘Industry Baby’ Performance https://t.co/PdJzu3IExq pic.twitter.com/tHiWmEycad
— Woody (@Knewz_Currently) April 4, 2022
Njoying #GRAMMYs So Far Every Performance Has Been Great - #Nas Showed #LilNasX How It Should Be Done = Longevity Has It's Place #GrammyAwards #GRAMMYS2022 pic.twitter.com/BlY6BOFHnR
— Starr2897 (@Starr2897) April 4, 2022
One fan tweeted, "Let’s discuss how @LilNasX slayed the #GRAMMYs stage. Everything was a vibe, from the choreo to the visuals. #LilNasX", while another shared, "The little dance @jackharlow did with @LilNasX. #GRAMMYs #jackharlow #LilNasX".
One fan said, "Go #LilNASX! #GRAMMYs", while another shared, "@LilNasX I HIM! #LilNasX #GRAMMYs #GrammyAwards".
Let’s discuss how @LilNasX slayed the #GRAMMYs stage. Everything was a vibe, from the choreo to the visuals. #LilNasX https://t.co/uNvn81SUc0
— 𝙲𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝙰. 𝙺., 𝙴𝚜𝚚.⁷ (@CAKowlessar) April 4, 2022
The little dance @jackharlow did with @LilNasX . ❤️ #GRAMMYs #jackharlow #LilNasX
— 🌺🐉𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓪🐉🌺 (@Bambiiix7) April 4, 2022
Go #LilNASX!#GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/G1w2RB2Tq1
— Permanently Black & Gay (@wondermann5) April 4, 2022
@LilNasX 🎤 🔥 👏🏽
— 🅂🄷🄴🄽🄰 the Diva ~ aviD eht anehS 💃🏾🤓 (@leqtepie) April 4, 2022
I 💗 HIM! #LilNasX #GRAMMYs #GrammyAwards https://t.co/78QBFwEOwg pic.twitter.com/RdYWEeCRCS
One fan said, "Can we talk about how lil nas slays each and every single time #GRAMMYs #GrammyAwards #GRAMMYsTNT #LilNasX", while another shared, "@LilNasX better win a Grammy tonight or I'm going to be pissed #GRAMMYs #LilNasX".
Can we talk about how lil nas slays each and every single time🫣 #GRAMMYs #GrammyAwards #GRAMMYsTNT #LilNasX
— ISLAND GYALLL (@weiwuxianturnip) April 4, 2022
@LilNasX better win a Grammy tonight or I'm going to be pissed🤬#GRAMMYs #LilNasX
— MONTERO 🦋 (@lilnasxstardom) April 4, 2022
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards is being held at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Tune in to CBS at 5 pm Pacific to catch it live. What's more, the ceremony will also be available to watch and on demand on Paramount+.