American singer song-writer Lil Nas took the BET Awards 2021 red carpet by storm on Sunday as he wore two gender-fluid outfits. The musician, who recently stirred controversy with ‘Satan Shoes’ that contained real human blood, walked the red carpet in a striking gown.
He then reappeared in a floral suit and followed it up with an all-gold outfit for a live performance of “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).”
The first outfit, a gown, was designed by Andrea Grossi. The gown had an outsize structured skirt, corset and jacket. The singer paired it with a pair of white suspenders.
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According to CNN, the blue and white toile-inspired dress was covered in illustrations alluding to war and religion.
After walking the red carpet in a gown, Lil Nas X returned in an embroidered suit by Richard Quinn.
The suit featured ’70s-style flared trousers and a pink floral pattern interwoven with crystals and beads. CNN reported that the outfit was part of the British designer’s Fall-Winter 2021 collection.
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For his Montero performance, Lil Nas X managed a third outfit – an Egypt-inspired look. He appeared on stage in a golden look that entailed a snake circlet, oversized collar and skirt.
At the end of his performance, he kissed a male dancer, which stirred controversy. According to a BET organiser, that was a gesture “particularly fitting during Pride Month.”
After drawing flak for his actions, he was quick to reply and take a stand for what he did.
Some sections, on the other hand, praised the artist for honouring Pride Month.