Ahead of the release of his new single, "Industry Baby," Lil Nas X shared a letter to his 20-year-old self on Twitter.
This isn't the first time Lil Nas X has shared such a letter — before he released "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," he wrote a powerful message to his 14-year-old self about coming out.
This time, the letter is to his 20-year-old self — aka when his first single, "Old Town Road," was breaking records left, right, and center.
"I wrote a song for us. I know sometimes you feel like it's all downhill from here. I know your sexuality has made you feel like an outcast amongst your peers," he began.
“INDUSTRY BABY” 🏆 TOMORROW NIGHT!
"I know going from having the biggest song in the world to being trapped in your apartment is weighing heavy on you — and I know if you hear the phrase 'one hit wonder' one more time you might combust."
"But I need you to realize that you have the opportunity to be the person that you needed growing up. I need you to stop feeling sorry for yourself. And I need you to remember that the only person who has to believe in YOU is YOU," he concluded.
This frame of mind likely influenced the lyrics to "Industry Baby" — which shout out Lil Nas X's Grammys and number one hits.
