Atlanta City Council Declares October 20 ‘Lil Nas X Day’
Atlanta City Council has officially given Lil Nas X his own special day. The Industry Baby rapper, 22, flew to his hometown where an event was held in his honor. He received a plaque and a proclamation. Atlanta City Council has declared October 20 as Lil Nas X Day.
“He has made a considerable impact on the LGBTQ community by reshaping how society accepts LGBTQ artists within the music industry, and empowering others to break barriers and be more open, expressive, and personal through music and art,” said city council member and mayoral candidate, Antonio Brown. “And Lil Nas X, I just wanna say you inspire me. I’m running to be the mayor of Atlanta. I would be the first LGBTQ mayor in the history of the city. And you inspire me, allow me to believe I can do it. So thank you.”
When accepting the award, Lil Nas X delivered a heartfelt speech, thanking everyone.
“Thank you all for being here. This is incredible. I’m not gonna cry. Shout out to Atlanta. I know a lot of you probably didn’t know I’m from Atlanta. I’m from the A. But seriously, this is amazing. I would not imagine I would be here four years ago, when I was at my sister’s house, sleeping on the floor. This is incredible.”
Yay!!! October 20th is officially Lil Nas X Day!!!pic.twitter.com/NKh8HelZAK
— Mercy (@mercy99095019) October 22, 2021
Lil Nas X was given this honor for all of the work and influence he’s done for the city. Lil Nas X has used his platform to raise awareness for LGBTQ youth. He donated the money he made for his fake baby registry to Thrive SS, a nonprofit located in Atlanta that specializes in raising awareness and finding resources for black gay men living with AIDS and donated to the Ponce De Leon Center, which specializes in helping families and youth affected by HIV. Moreover, he’s donated to Gilead COMPASS Initiative, an organization dedicated to spreading HIV awareness in Southern states. The rapper was even awarded by The Trevor Project for raising mental health awareness in LGBTQ youth.
A piece of the proclamation reads: “Whereas, the Atlanta City Council is pleased to recognize Lil Nas X for his success in the world of music, entertainment, and popular culture.”
October 20th has officially been declared ‘Lil Nas X day’ in his hometown of Atlanta, in recognition of the rapper and his influence. pic.twitter.com/jWgOn1egou
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 21, 2021
Oct. 20 is officially Lil Nas X day in ATL! 🔥🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/j5a27jaVz2
— HOT 97 (@HOT97) October 21, 2021
According to a statement, the event was held in The Gathering Spot in Northwest Atlanta held by record producer Dallas Austin and Gilead COMPASS Initiative. A choir performed in Lil Nas X’s honor, singing his songs from his Montero album. The choir consisted of members from both the church and the LGBTQ community.
#LilNasX Honored With His Own Day in Atlanta🎉. The Atlanta City Council has officially declared Oct. 20, 2021, as “Lil Nas X Day.” pic.twitter.com/qbncjSbvqC
— Get Noticed🙏🏾👀 (@Bee4theclout) October 21, 2021
The young rapper shattered countless records, from being one of the artists to win the most Grammys this year to having the longest single number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 upon release for fifty-eight weeks. Now he has this accomplishment to add to his resume. Lil Nas X’s music can be streamed on all music streaming platforms.
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