Behind Lil Nas X's Collaboration with League of Legends | Worlds 2022

Take a walk with Lil Nas X and see how he became President of League of Legends, helped design the K’Sante Prestige Skin, and performed the unforgettable Worlds 2022 Opening Ceremony.
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[@NDRBillion]

Faker just going "yes" makes the whole video

[@unholymackerel8072]

"So I hear you're the be-" "yes."

[@shiv_ring]

oh, I heard "thanks"

[@Risuization]

@@shiv_ring I think he said both

[@friedrice7]

Too bad his team doesn't understand what banning Atrox means

[@zephwilliams3010]

None of them were feeling it except Nas

[@sulfitedragon]

He seems like he really enjoyed doing this.

[@Gradeient]

of course he enjoyed it, Riot probably paid him a few millions... and he didn't even need to sing live

[@EpilepticLobster]

@@Gradeient he did sing live tho, if u listen carefully u can hear his voice plays twice during the performance cuz of the backing track and his singing

[@CLX_Tomcat]

He enjoyed that, league players not rly

[@BlueRidgeBubble]

@@CLX_Tomcat speak for yourself I've been playing since the open beta, with one of the physical copies they sold at Walmart lol

[@Vizible21]

@@Gradeient worlds performances stopped singing live years ago. Because of that horrendous "rise" performance. I bet that's one of your favorite "worlds" anthem?

[@thomassottile2124]

Lil Nas X: "I heard you're like the best" Faker: "Yeah"

[@markanjelloagrabio7515]

Also faker: no moh kestyon lis...

[@paguindignada6392]

he also said "thank you" and that was such a cute interaction

[@dzhk143]

I feel like faker just yess without understanding

[@friedrice7]

Lil Nas X tried to get Yummi removed! Plz bring back our prez and let him complete what he started

[@Soleodox]

Just for you, I hope you only get the worst Yuumis on your team because you don't deserve the good ones :)

[@mercury2110]

@@Soleodox Yuumi's that are... good? * visible confusion *

[@friedrice7]

@@Soleodox I tried playing yummi, I've never been so bored

[@TheMyn00ts]

@@friedrice7 yuumi is basically : i opened LoL but.... i dont like the game but since it's opened...... *lock in yuumi*

[@eunkyungko9159]

in zzung hapni ba

[@zackiri248]

"RIOT IS NOT DELETING THE FREAKING CAT" *- and that's how my disappointment became visible from outer space*

[@RonixNS]

Hey, at least now it is official. Yuumi will never go XD You are stuck with her...literally

[@Pandemonium707]

Just like how she is in the game. Forever struck stepbro~

[@ivalindea6640]

more than playing Yuumi i love jokes about her

[@angelovfleich9232]

For me, this was the best Worlds, due to the games, the good atmosphere, the return of the public, the stories behind it and the presentations were good. I didn't know Lil Nas X but his positive vibe made me like him xd

[@realeques]

for me , it was the first worlds since S1 i completely skipped 🤣

[@worldlinezero4783]

@@realeques Your loss, this was a great Worlds

[@shogunpug4071]

@@worldlinezero4783 nope. Using celebrities and influences for marketing kills the authenticity the product once had

[@cc_cate]

@@shogunpug4071 no it doesn't wtf, using celebrities and influencers for marketing doesn't mean anything, it's just another marketing tricks. Plus it was done greatly in this case. If you think authenticity is based on how they market their product then your view is shallower than summoner rift's river.

[@jht01997]

@@shogunpug4071 You prefer when league is random game?? We should be happy league become this big even celebrities and influences involve in it. It shows the success of the game. Don't Greenday everything lol

[@asherm4767]

Riot production is top tier, like even the Director got Lil Nas X calling him every minute like he is his best bro... seriously love what I am watching, looks so professional and yet comfy.

[@anbfm129]

You know, despite of people don't loving that much the Worlds song I think everybody liked this whole gag. Lil Nas X is a great guy and I would love seeing more of him with League in the future.

[@hachiko2692]

@this city is really looks like a city dude the president thing was just a gag, if riot really wants to they can work with him again

[@ianmiles6571]

Make 👏🏼him👏🏼 a👏🏼 champion 👏🏼

[@ReverbCanvas]

a great guy? wtf lol

[@thatskymichi]

Seeing all that Lil Naz and the entire Riot team did is simply amazing

[@BeheadedPrisoner]

You can tell he spent a precious time in Riot, GG Nas.

[@ChristianPlayz765]

lil nas x is amazing he's so positive and it actaully seemd like he enjoyed his time as league president and it was such a good time with him being president i hope league keeps doing more collabs with him

[@DarkRoseOwO]

honestly, for a person that plays league since 2009/2010(i dont really remember exact date XD) its kinda heartwarming to see the game get so much attencion, fanbase, great music, memes, development etc. Riot sometines fks soem balancing up but its still a cool game with a bit annoying community XD and its nice to see lil nas X be at least a bit interested in it

[@DaveRuben7]

As a fellow player since 2010, I agree with all that was stated :)

[@lordmerikh]

Ya'll the OGs. Thanks for making the game as it is now. Without ya'll, we won't be this big.

[@businessisboomin7252]

@@lordmerikh ^^

[@MATRIX1998]

It is very entertaining to watch the behind the scenes after this amazing Worlds.

[@Sirrakir]

Even tho we expected some more POW for an anthem it is still a really good song to listen to. I´m happy that we can bring people from outside of our "Bubble" to the inside to share our love for the game with them. Thank you very much Lil Nas X for being with us, love and appreciate u

[@goochipoochie]

It's a good standalone song, just not a hype high octane anthem. I don't mind this song but i hope they return to previous trend (or even better, maybe a perfect mix of both?)

[@BlueRidgeBubble]

@@goochipoochie More Pentakill.

[@Thesmus]

@@BlueRidgeBubble oh imagine lol

[@captive-audience]

The vibe of this video is so positive Keep up the good works

[@mercury2110]

Nice! Happy to have gotten one more vid with him. The promo skits were great and I think his on-screen presence works really well with Riot.

[@coolbebra]

1:31 that's why he was the wonderful president of League of Legends

[@cactys3]

6:13 Faker be like: Yea, I am..

[@bellavitagirl4]

I absolutely adored the collab this year with Lil Nas X (I also loved the song). I hope he does more with Riot in the future and Riot keeps doing awesome collabs like this.

[@joshuaandreidelapena3065]

At 6:12 Faker still do his signature 👍 pose. Trully a legend

[@Liomon99]

Thats our lilNasXecutive

[@MasterAkiDraw]

I LOVED THIS COLLAB SO MUCH. His performance at the championships made me BALL.

[@Natecchi]

I lost it when he said "delete the freaking cat" 🤣🤣

[@crusadernumber4555]

Honestly loved lil nas x at worlds. Was hilarious and fun the whole way thru.

[@meggle_]

This was awesome to see how they made it all happen

[@CAPTAINCHAOS_]

That makes sense. He had the verses the whole time. The verses didn't sound like a Worlds song for League. The HOOK did, and it rocked. But the verses just sounded like any other Lil Nas X song, you know?

[@kovancio]

He's a really nice guy, glad that Riot make this possible, thank you Nas!

[@thanatoslot]

THAT WAS NICE, CANT WAIT FOR NEXT WORLD CHAMPION SEASON, THE SHOW IS GOING WELL LOOKING, ITS ART -

[@melodywitch8627]

I'm not sure if Riot realizes this but having little nas x play such a major role this worlds meant a lot to your LGBTQ+ fans. I personally loved this year's worlds and thought the song was great you all should be very proud.

[@maxxpheonix8470]

@Gabe Mark Are you okay, my dude. You hold a lot of hate in your heart. Who hurt you?

[@saerin9429]

NOW WE WANT A BEHIND THE SCENE WITH JACKSON WANG

[@younglittlejae]

Yasss

[@frosttoice]

facts

[@tukamolol]

"RIOT IS NOT DELETING THE FREAKING CAT" LOL

[@sakazu2576]

Still think he should've worn the prestige k'sante outfit

[@jarnoklopstra6819]

That faker interaction got me dieing

[@jasoncyanide]

He seems like a wholesome person really enjoyed this

[@Jo21]

the only thing that missed was they did not dress him as ksante prestige

[@Junibearkun]

The opening ceremony was so good! They all did so amazing. I'd never been fully invested in the championships until this year and it was so good!!!!

[@user-zh7iv9tf6l]

To be honest, when I first heard this song before Worlds started, I was a little disappointed in its calmness. But as Worlds progressed, moreover, this moment when everything was decided. Every time I listen to this song again, it has become a song that leaves a lot of afterglow for me.

[@genieinthepot2455]

I thought the song was pretty mid when I first heard it in the world's music KZbin video. But then it once randomly was playing on my Spotify and for some reason I liked it so much better then

[@teeman7137]

Same and ive shown this song to non league people and its a banger according to them

[@jonathan6935]

Lil nas X really fits wit the League of Legends

[@wowJhil]

Performance was really nice! And fun seeing Sjokz and Quickshot in this vid as well!

[@jamieh9253]

God this whole thing was hillarious

[@Krajzler.]

Bro what he said at the end made me tear up, He's come so far! Well done everyone at Riot and Nas!

[@Crimilion]

Don't ever say it's over if I'm Breathin'

[@rammus5672]

This worlds was a really good worlds (I have watched every worlds.. even Season 1) and for me this is the Greatest Finals I have ever watched! Massive W for Riot in that department, I was at the edge of my seat for all 5 games! I thing we as Summoners just wanted to not see a 3-0 again and the finals did not disappoint.

[@pointergod]

He is awesome!!! Don't let him leave!!!

[@0xandrae]

Love the Sjokz and Trevor interactions with Lil Nas X. Legendary people right there

[@md.jafaruddin9149]

This was a great opening ceremony. I wish they didn't switch the cameras too much. It was really frustrating to watch at home. I bet those who were at the stadium really enjoyed it.

[@safoan231]

Faker saying “Thankyou” to Lil nas X was so funny 😂😂😂

[@TheWarmachine375]

Lil Nas X dressing up as Lux was a surprise to be sure but a welcome one.

[@XxMalabooo]

Lmao

[@WushuGirl]

IT WAS GREEEEAAAAT!!!! THANK YOU RIOT AND THANK YOU LIL NAS X✨✨✨

[@pointergod]

I love Lil Nas X!!!!

[@BaoNguyen6742]

Elon Musk tried to take over Twitter but he could never be in the same level as Lil Nas X here taking over Riot

[@TheWarmachine375]

The return of President Lil Nas X.... *WITH A VENGEANCE!*

[@BannedStories101]

Lil Nas X saying "I love your dress," to Sjokz was my highlight. So sweet!!

[@luxanno276]

there was supposed to be more stuff with K'sante, like a trailer, or an animation of him singing like as kda know? it would be really cool

[@fisosthelegend330]

faker being like "Yes" "thank you" 💀

[@enriqueglazier]

I love Lil Naz and everything he did w Riot

[@patchXworksPM12]

Not gonna lie. The whole president thing that they done was amazing 10/10 . And it make wonder who's the next president will be

[@LCAyoutube]

i love this behind the scenes!

[@Congele_]

Even if the song might not fully have what it takes to be a Worlds song, as it's a bit lacking on the hype building side of things, it's still a very good song, and the collaboration with the whole President thing was really fun to watch. It looks like it was a fun collaboration for everyone involved, and that's part of what matters the most for me!

[@bibhushankarki9194]

love this guy! he really enjoyed this! good vibes!

[@carlosryo]

Very positive vibes all around, great work. The whole video had me with a smile!

[@imretiringbrb]

i loved watching this, the atmosphere was just amazing

[@TheSyntheticExtasy]

THIS is the kind of Riot i love

[@PartyMain]

Ngl, I'm not really a fan of his music nor the genre BUT he defo gained a lot of respect for not doing some effortless PR stunt. I had a real feeling it was a good work together and enjoyed it a lot

[@Edward_Kane]

Iconic one actually

[@VanillaDesu1]

perfect score Worlds, this put the bar really high for the next one...

[@avinashbhunjun5429]

Star Walkin' is such a jam

[@shidaaaaaa]

Lil Nas X absolutely slayed with this song and performance, the best opening ceremony yet 🖐️🎤

[@kiryukai6523]

Nah It's probably the worst one

[@kursadbahar]

Aside from the song not being an anthem(it is an above average song apart from league scene), I will say this was a very good work. Congratz

[@arc5546]

Are you like the best. Faker: yes thank you

[@Arguing101]

People so incredibly mad at the song unironically think Imagine Dragons makes good music 💀💀

[@insecurecow4419]

they make really good music...for all the straight white men 💀

[@insecurecow4419]

@this city is really looks like a city ok cracker 🥴

[@onewingedangel5877]

I will remember this world's forever, it was so iconic 💖

[@Ivan_X200]

At first I didn't like the song, now I think it's great xd

[@humanjukebox107]

Lil Nas X: "I'm a brat" Sean: "Brats need spankings"

[@vagoerrante]

I love how they introduce him as former president of league of legends sjdfjdsfkjsdf

[@tonylauderdale4995]

Tibbers: 🐻 Nas: he’s so real for that

[@ivegotavandetta]

"Riot is not deleting the cat"

[@BeCuGaming]

i love lil nas x, the opening ceremony was awesome.

[@elifd7233]

he is like real time ekko

[@kenn34343]

2:15 tell me u were procrastinating without telling me u were procrastinating lol

[@blblblblblblblbl4360]

i love the microsoft paint art of the champions hanging on the wall at 2:35 XD

[@nyantastisch9438]

i cant, lil nas x is just soo sympatic and charming. He must be an amazing friend. what a nice video ♥

[@firas53003]

u should see his ego on twitter

[@SuperKakashi1988]

We love You lil nas, please still bringing us your presence on league of legends

[@chihebmokrani72]

Who wants true damage comeback

[@chihebmokrani72]

Thank you man

[@elneno427]

Lil Nas X me cae muy bien yo soy hombre pero creo que lo amo quisiera ser su amigo lo admiro mucho.

[@SkyDose7]

i need to see more of jackson wang backstage

[@anakin7708]

Esse Worlds foi gigante, foi incrível, se não o melhor, pela energia, os jogos, foi demais

[@ManOfPotato]

I enjoyed it, I enjoyed the song! Sad that many people didnt liked it :/

[@papafakky3198]

loved the video, I just really wished his performance during worlds wasn't lip sync and it would've been perfect and would've had some real feel of him in it.

[@g4ster902]

thx for preseason lil Nas! we love those items and champs

[@standfirm5506]

when the song came out i thought it was mid, but this is actually the song that can be replayed many times and you never got tired of it and then you start liking the song, thanks mr president

[@frvsted_]

the narrative, the storyline, the buildup paying for a world ticket hurt, but it was by far one of my best purchases in a long time

[@specterknight1075]

Thanks Ford everything, we love you

[@hanniphone__]

Nas x looks like a jojo character

[@user-vn3xn1qr8x]

릴나스 성격 좋아보임ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@silverbear7974]

This was the best collab Riot has ever done and this community doesn't deserve this gem that Lil Nas is

[@akatsuibay7860]

Nas we super Love you! Thanks for being part of our community! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@Ahrigamii]

We love to see it

[@maxwu4145]

Lil nas x gives good vibes what a goat

[@huuminhnguyen1341]

Drx song🙂. Amazing miracle run.