November 2nd 2023.
Lil Nas X has made quite the statement with his choice of Halloween attire. The artist debuted as a bloody tampon, complete with the women’s sexual organ to finish the costume.
Needless to say, the costume was met with instant criticism from those who found his display to be misogynistic. After all, a lot of women, and those who identify as gender non-binary, suffer from the pain associated with menstruation.
One Instagram user who took issue with the costume commented: “It’s personal. Leave women and their feminine biological processes alone. Shoot jokes about masculinity and men’s affairs. Women have earned the right to confidentiality of their biological processes.”
However, Lil Nas X was unbothered by the criticism, and chose to clap back at those who took issue with his outfit of choice. In a post to his 8 million followers on Instagram, he stated: “I been silent for nearly 2 years y’all are not finna pretend to be mad about a tampon costume. Let me at least get new music out first.”
Lil Nas X is no stranger to controversy - in 2021, the Grammy winner was met with backlash over his depiction of Hell in the music video for “Montero.” He also collaborated with Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF on the “Satan Shoes” which caused a stir in the press.
Despite the criticism, Lil Nas X continues to do as he pleases, which is a testament to his resilience and strength. He has earned the right to express himself without fear of judgement and will no doubt continue to do so.
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