Lollapalooza 2023: Lil Nas X highlights black and gay identity in every song

Choreographic show full of props stands out in the festival program

For the first time in Brazil, Lil Nas X He gave it his all at the latest 2023 Lollapalooza Chevrolet stage show this Friday. He danced funk, sang along with Pabllo Vittar, carried props and even played soccer.

Lil started singing I will mountsong of the same name from his first album and referencing his real name, Montero Lamar Hill.

Every minute of the 60 he had available, Lil dedicated himself to giving a performance, which led him to use “play”. But the fans didn’t seem to care.

The scenery mimicked a desert, something very present in music street in the historic centerthe single that made him famous in 2019-, the stage lights followed the rhythm of the music and the eight talented black dancers got busy in a choreographed dance that, at least to the uninitiated, seemed technically perfect.

And change your look to “Panini” @LilNasX#LilNasXNoMultishow #LollaBRNoMultishow #LollaNoGloboplay pic.twitter.com/1ROmWJTCTE

— Multishow (@multishow) March 24, 2023

In the middle of the show, while the rapper was changing his clothes or going to catch his breath, they were the ones who took the stage, one by one or together, to show off their skills. Accompanying them are sounds of famous hits from the likes of Rihanna, Beyonce, Megan Thee Stalion, as well as African rhythms.

Black culture, as expected (after all, your blackness is a big part of your music and your story), was referenced in every detail of the show. Whether it’s the Voguing dance moves, born from the black LGBTQIA+ community, or the picks of exalted artists.

Pablo Vittar and Lil Nas X

The show also featured Pabllo Vittar who danced, along with the rapper, to the song little boy. As well as several giant animals that made special appearances in several songs: white horse in street in the historic center; a kind of bird during The sun setsa snake for music Dead now and finally a bull for down souf hoes.

Having a bad time with the cat getting a haircut in the middle of the show @LilNasX#LilNasXNoMultishow #LollaBRNoMultishow #LollaNoGloboplay pic.twitter.com/U9y2kfqkU8

— Multishow (@multishow) March 24, 2023

With so much going on, the rapper spoke little to the audience — he just thanked and directed his songs to be performed.

“I made this song at a time in my life where I didn’t know what was going to happen next and I had to remind myself that everything was going to be okay,” she said before singing. I do not want it.

The audience, on the other hand, insisted on singing “Lil I love you” and belting out each of the setlist choices.

Goosebumps with this transition from “Industry Baby” to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”. @LilNasX#LilNasXNoMultishow #LollaBRNoMultishow #LollaNoGloboplay pic.twitter.com/P5N7txzJp1

— Multishow (@multishow) March 25, 2023

It was clear that both Lil and the fans were enjoying themselves. “He has an authenticity that we don’t find nowadays, he says what he wants, he does what he wants. Many people are against it and they don’t care. I think it’s very important,” said businessman Rodrigo Tostes, 28 years old.

The show ended with Child industry, which has over 1 billion streams on Spotify. The show was the sexiest of the night and even featured a stop for the dancers to throw soccer balls at the audience.

In greeting, he wrapped himself in the Brazilian flag and thanked the fans.

Source: Terra

Earl

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