Image Credit: GC Images Lil Nas X reached worldwide fame in 2019 after dropping his unique hip-hop and country single, "Old Town Road," followed by his other tracks including "THAT'S WHAT I WANT." The rapper, who was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, became a major voice for the LGBTQ+ community in addition to one of the most popular modern rappers in the biz. Since he's amassed an extensive following, fans are curious about Nas X's rise to stardom, his net worth and how he reached success. In August 2025, though, Lil Nas X made headlines for a different reason.