"Old Town Road" is the debut mainstream single by American rapper Lil Nas X, first released independently in December 2018. After gaining popularity, the single was re-released by Columbia Records in March 2019. The rapper also recorded a remix with American country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, which was released on April 5, 2019. Both were included on Lil Nas X's second EP, 7 (2019).
Billy Ray Cyrus remix cover
Image: Old Town Road cover
Lil Nas X (pictured) leased the beat for "Old Town Road" anonymously on an online store from producer YoungKio for $30.
Image: Diplo 2014 Press Photo (cropped)
Montero Lamar Hill, better known by his stage name Lil Nas X, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence with the release of his 2019 country rap single "Old Town Road," the longest-running number-one song since the U.S. Billboard Hot 100's 1958 inception. Simultaneously he came out as gay, the only artist to do so while having a number-one record.
Lil Nas X at Glastonbury Festival 2023
Lil Nas X in April 2019
Lil Nas X at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards
Lil Nas X grabbing his crotch during his performance at the Glastonbury Festival 2023