Lil Nas X on returning to his hometown: "I definitely felt like some kind of hero"

"CBS This Morning" joined rapper Lil Nas X as he made a surprise visit to his Atlanta-area high school, where he was a student just two years ago. Students cheered and posed for pictures with the “Old Town Road” star, and some even cried. Lil Nas X said that during the visit, he "definitely felt like some kind of hero in a way, I guess, 'cause everybody was just goin' crazy." In a wide-ranging interview, Lil Nas X opened up to Gayle King about his experience with fame and his decision to come out.
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[@jaxbarnettprice]

“Some even cried.” 1:06 Lmfao 🤣 that really got me

[@laureencadet5075]

🤣

[@twebster179]

I want to cry just because l want him to WIN..

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

@@twebster179 SAME. That's exactly how I felt back then but honestly wouldn't have cried. NOW after MONTERO though, I would 100% cry upon meeting him because he inspires me so much.

[@speaktruth9989]

He’s so amazing and gives the younger generations hope. I admire him so much. His story is so inspiring.

[@nayasiri1852]

He is so humble

[@seanparks2533]

He's actually not humble.

[@deandrelgarcia2157]

I can honestly say despite the shoes he was trying to produce and his lifestyle, hes a very articulate and intelligent young man. 🤠

[@impacc4182]

@@seanparks2533 cry more

[@Cutie222222]

@Sean Parks someone is a haterrrr

[@young9534]

Billboard kicking him off the country charts was actually a blessing in disguise. It just caused him to blow up even more.

[@MrMarkstyles]

It's refreshing to read and hear about him. The excitement, the blending of rap and country, It's inspiring.

[@rrps6546]

If you’re reading this, I hope you have a great day. ❤️

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[@natebrown2111]

The only white kid in the stands at 1:38 had my dying lmao

[@Rocket_Man.]

...he hates country music

[@treefiddytwoo]

check out the hispanic dude on the left side crying his eyes out 😂

[@simi104]

@@BlueprintsForHeadaches that dosen't make him any less hespanic?

[@user-we3jw2iz7u]

Thank you so much for pointing this out😂😂😂😂

[@Rvbyx]

im white + mix but Lil Nas is my fav singer in all

[@ritterac]

Pray for the day that nothing matters but love, caring, kindness and compassion.... nothing else matters!

[@seanparks2533]

You know he's representing the devil, right?

[@chrisdeleon8673]

@@seanparks2533 that’s why he actually left a mark in the universe I personally think art of genius no disrespect prob still has women flocking him most Gay men got a flock of women near by

[@anthonyparker1869]

I think a stage name using his real name would've been more badass. MONTERO!

[@jjranko407]

1:16 that made such an impact on him. He inspired others. That makes my ❤️ happy

[@sweetheartcandy93]

I would love to see him interviewed again as he caries himself completely different now

[@jakeverbick554]

he rly doesn’t tho

[@zayeahs]

You know Gayle is rich, no tf she didn't say "something called" Zaxby's. No she didn't do my restaurant like that! 🤣🤣 5:40.

[@RisingSun0401]

1:38 Lmao everyone is crying & losing their minds and the kid in the middle is like "I should've stayed home today" 😂

[@jojomedina3155]

I love that song

[@Videowatcher8272]

👏 Love him

[@maxflex7110]

I love lil nas X 😍😘🥰❤💜❤❤💜🥰😘🤩😍😜

[@Toneclark-kk6kt]

Wishing success on this young man

[@YTU1116]

Take time to heal your heart and your head. I like that Gale said to do that

[@joannajohnson2669]

Hes so Talented

[@briant9053]

SO COOL...SO CUTE...SO TALENTED...

[@markhoss6538]

So filthy and Godless

[@anonymous-cx7ng]

Gay

[@thomasbrian3227]

@@anonymous-cx7ng yes very isn’t life wonderful?!

[@roberto7261]

Right on my brother

[@victorshavers6604]

Go Nas X

[@sobored761]

This Dude really made history 💯🐐

[@tywalker2397]

This day was funny . Especially knowing the folks that’s in this video including myself

[@lovelove-ue5jq]

I saw him at the airport last week

[@allano7784]

i love it

[@169ron]

Damn, dude at 1:39 could literally care less😂😂

[@AfricanGirl]

I was named after Eartha Kitt! 😍😘🥰🤩🤩

[@patiencecaso]

You are 🐐 Montero 💖🤴🏿🦋

[@denisewaterman4273]

He doesn't feel the need to "come out" he's just sayn so ppl can decide if they want to like him for his real self and if they dont like him for it they can have their feelings. I'm not the type to respond to online anything's I keep my opinion and thoughts to myself but....lol nas has worked hard for what he has and where he is today. Watch his biography/story on his life I have mad respect for him

[@e.watson6346]

He should try to be a role model: more than anything!

[@Kingvalles]

@1:38 lol that kid

[@Kellibyerley]

You r fine

[@DarkWater4Eva]

@1:38 you might want to be keeping an eye on that incel in the middle of the screen.

[@BlueprintsForHeadaches]

Hater

[@stickybawls]

*_hey panini_*

[@shawcross1202]

DumbStuffDrew don’t you be a meeny

[@sahianfortuno7496]

@@shawcross1202 thought you wanna me go up why you tryna keep me teeny i

[@katinaakal2283]

Now the meme me number 1 on streami

[@Rvbyx]

@@katinaakal2283 oh yeah u used to love me now what happened whats the meaning

[@bronymlp7122]

@@Rvbyx I tought you want this for my life, my life

[@theodorecruz5173]

⚫ u can be talented like nas x and not go anywhere u got be lucky too like will smith's dad once said and gotta have god's blessings well u may get thru with the devil but it has a price 😁( pitchfork !) 😳🔥 ♠

[@misskitty2115]

Good comment !

[@OneMoreChaunce]

Lithia Springs High School is in Lithia Springs, GA not Atlanta.

[@fortunamajor7239]

It's the Atlanta metro area isn't it?

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Some of the most creative and talented artists of today have the most random names. Montero just smashed together the names of three popular rappers and called it a day. Donald Glover literally used an online generator.

[@navigatingel6104]

Michael Rainey, JR??? Just might be....

[@andrewjackson7435]

Did Gail Just THANK ....THE COMPUTOR?????

[@mattiegrizzard6802]

Lol at 5:44 listen carefully yu can hear Alexa say "xaxbys" too.

[@airforceups1]

Galye King soooo thick damn🔥🔥🔥

[@jakeralph6868]

when she said the 20 year old that's 20

[@farrah9748]

💕 "nas make song about horse, nas make song about samitch, money come. 💕 - lil nas ✖️

[@shawnhopkins1950]

Gayle put a hurting on that chair!!!!

[@popularloner4279]

Log off😂

[@dirtydoughboy2854]

funny never herd of kid..but congrats on him.shows how social media anyone can make it.

[@thegamingtheory2252]

joking right

[@xavirobinn2788]

How there is literally no way he was literally on the news you would have to never be on the internet and stay in your house with no tv to avoid him

[@dirtydoughboy2854]

for real about 4 months ago my mom's was talking about how my nephew would make a good boy friend for the guy singing this song on raddio.at the time I had no clue who he was until this video.plus I was shocked that my nephew was gay cause I had no ideal. is this the black cowboy singer wrangle jeans signed up with.

[@trinisun]

Yep, we're taught to pray the gay away. Then one day you realise that the problem isn't you, the problem is the hate in the hearts of human beings. ❤

[@ONGEES]

It’s not always hate....some just don’t agree with it. That’s all

[@tammylawley4626]

Lord save our youth...

[@sameerolail]

I have problem with people using the word "like" after every other word. It shows they don't have the complete thought in their heads. Not smart. Sorry.

[@treefiddytwoo]

i still feel like he announced he’s gay as a joke and then it became serious 😂

[@yourblueyoon]

C7osure

[@jonnievaj]

that's Panini at 1:38

[@lilpon920]

Gayle looking good and thick

[@kaytrey579]

From Atlanta? Now it makes sense lol

[@koolshadetv5870]

Lol.why yu say that

[@Zeevuhl]

And Willy cause he’s GAY

[@koolshadetv5870]

Wat!!!

[@sahianfortuno7496]

@@Zeevuhl what's wrong being gay?

[@octaviouswillingham8458]

@@Zeevuhl So wat...most gay guys move to Atlanta, they are not from there originally.

[@daniolbeats7536]

CBS LADY: "HE's SMART" , YOUNG, 21, 'REAL ARTIST", "CREATIVE" , "WORKS HARD", etc ....... > > > > > >

[@strongforu]

FYI: That's Gayle King, not just a "CBS Lady". If you don't know who she is, Google her. #Respect

[@noahyoung6535]

... she didn’t know about zaxbys... she hella rich

[@user-we3jw2iz7u]

Noah Young lmaoooo right

[@spippins01]

Right! She said it was a chicken restaurant, 😆. But that’s Oprah’s BFF so they don’t fool with fast food restaurants!

[@fortunamajor7239]

Or she didn't grow up with it lol i just moved to GA last year and i had no clue abt Zaxby's cuz i grew up in the north/east coast where the chain doesn't exist

[@grod805]

He's such a troll.

[@Derail07]

SIGH

[@kevinkerr171]

How’s he a hero?

[@xavirobinn2788]

Storyteller Universe a kid in a coma woke up moving her hand to otr

[@denisedean2446]

Why are gays called heroes?!!!

[@Kaylakay777_]

Stfu❤️

[@Mr4twenty.357]

Gotta b like 6”3 that’s big nas x lol

[@denisedean2446]

Gayle dirks me. I dont think Gayle has issues with Black males.

[@luvlyleo2836]

Not country enough ?!? 😂 Oh Wow the hate is real! Jealous much! Don’t hate the player hate the game 🤣

[@nickneyra]

im sorry, the lady is a bad interviewer id be so much better at this lmao

[@21stCen]

Thank god Charlie Rose was canceled

[@anthonymullings8666]

Country music let me down old town is not country music

[@erineinstein9147]

Satan Shoes foot print.

[@lir9875]

This guy fooled everyone by his nice guy act

[@meme-hz1mq]

Do you think it was fake? I feel like it was real and then something changed.

[@amasuckerforbl9856]

How?

[@mikeyarmani1279]

All men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, the wages for our sin is death. The Good news is that God so loved the world, that he sent his ONLY begotten son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. Whoever believes in their heart that Jesus died on the cross, rose again on the 3rd and confesses with their mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord, will be saved. God created us to have a relationship with him, only through Jesus can we be reunited with him.

[@enjoylife2thafullest262]

Amen!! 🙏🏽💙💯

[@markhoss6538]

Godless

[@robertbond6951]

Imagine a gentleman from the early 1900s learning that a young man would show up to a news meeting that millions would watch in a jump suit 😂😂😂 whatever happened to dressing like a gentleman?

[@xX7ristanXx]

🚨 boomer alert 🚨

[@jorgemeza977]

Go home boomer

[@strongforu]

Thank goodness, its 2019!

[@hawk6753]

Who cares about trump land country music. It SUCKS anyways…. Do you bro…

[@YouOnlyGetToDoItOnce]

He's so evil

[@MsJules]

Why do gay ppl feel like everyone needs to know they are gay?!

[@JohnnySmoove]

Go home gay boy

[@xxlookalive239x3]

Lol

[@NastyTiger]

Jay at least he can afford his own home while you're stuck at your mommas

[@Zeevuhl]

Raymond Mgmt Crazy how you can tell how random people on the internet live! Woah

[@isnipeyouldevx6046]

"Jay is gay"

[@isnipeyouldevx6046]

Jay is gay

[@MsJules]

Oh wow. Now we are praising homosexuality?!