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‘Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero’: 5 Big Takeaways From the Intimate New Documentary
The long-awaited look at the backstage life of Montero Lamar Hill premieres on HBO this Saturday (Jan. 27).
The story of “Old Town Road” is a modern music industry fairy tale; a young rapper buys a beat from an online producer, creates his own single and proceeds to become a once-in-a-generation pop star. Following the release of “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” Lil Nas X became a favorite punching bag of the religious right; whether he was being yelled at by a conservative pundit for giving the devil a lap dance or by a Republican governor for a pair of Satan-themed sneakers, the rapper transformed from a seemingly inoffensive hip hop-country artist to a pop provoceteur of the highest order. While Lil Nas made headlines for sending the protesters pizza slices to thank them for the “really good promo,” Long Live Montero sees the star attempting to empathize with the demonstrators.
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