Today marks the close of Pride Month, and Lil Nas X seemingly came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community by pointing fans to the lyrics of his song, “C7osure (You Like)”:
“C7osure” features lyrics about needing to let go of the past in order to grow. On the chorus, he sings about being true to himself:
True say, I want and I need
To let go, use my time to be free
It’s like it’s always what you like
It’s always what you like
He later refers to embracing new experiences:
Brand new places I’ll choose and I’ll go, I know
Embracin' this news I behold unfolding
I know, I know, I know it don’t feel like it’s time
But I look back at this moment, I’ll see that I’m fine
On Monday, June 1, Lil Nas X shared another vague tweet about his sexuality:
According to Lil Nas X, he previously gave a hint through the rainbow-colored tower on the 7 cover art:
“C7osure” co-producer Boi-1da expressed his support for the young rapper:
Read all the lyrics to Lil Nas X’s “C7osure (You Like)” on Genius now.
