How Did Halsey React to Lil Nas X Calling Her ‘a God and an Inspiration’?
Halseyâs latest album, If I Canât Have Love, I Want Power, has received acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The artist explored a darker, industrial sound on the album, focusing on themes of female empowerment, motherhood, and romantic relationships.
Although Halsey has been transparent about appreciating critical feedback on her work, it is clear that she greatly values words of praise from her musical peers. In a recent Twitter exchange, Halsey revealed her excitement when another high-profile artist, Lil Nas X, showed his outspoken support for not just her album, but for Halsey herself.Â
Halsey is an award-winning musical artist
Halsey has been a star since 2015, after releasing her debut studio album, Badlands. Halseyâs powerful singing voice and unique stage persona was unlike anyone else in popular music, and in the years that followed, she released multiple hit songs, including âCloser,â âGasoline,â âBad at Love,â and âWithout Me.â
Halsey has collaborated with many other big-name artists, such as Justin Bieber and the Chainsmokers, but it is as a solo artist that Halsey really shines. In 2021, Halseyâs album If I Canât Have Love, I Want Power, won the artist critical praise, marking a bold new direction both for Halsey and her music.Â
Lil Nas X has been a major musical force since 2019
On the other end of the musical spectrum is Lil Nas X, a rapper, singer, and songwriter who first burst onto the scene in 2019, when his song âOld Town Roadâ became a viral sleeper hit. Known for his flamboyance and over-the-top stage personality, Lil Nas X has since released popular songs like âMontero (Call Me by Your Name)â and âIndustry Baby.âÂ
In his personal life, Lil Nas X is an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and came out publicly as gay in early 2019, not long after he rose to prominence. Lil Nas X has received his share of criticism online, but stands strong in his convictions and never shies away from opening up about what he loves.Â
What did Halsey say about Lil Nas Xâs flattering tweet?
Lil Nas X loves to show support for other artists, and in late August 2021, after the release of Halseyâs album If I Canât Have Love, I Want Power, he took to Twitter to call out Halseyâs talent. In a tweet, Lil Nas X tagged Halsey and wrote âiâm only 3 songs in. u are a god and an inspiration.â
Halsey, in apparent disbelief, replied to his tweet by writing âNah he tweakin.â She followed up her joking tweet with âBut actually thank you youâre a legend ! and we WILL be streaming montero.â
Halsey has supported Lil Nas X for years
The recent Twitter exchange isnât the only time that Halsey and Lil Nas X have shown their support for each otherâs artistry over the years. In 2019, following the release of Lil Nas Xâs song âOld Town Road,â Halsey proudly proclaimed her love for the tune by sharing a video of herself twerking in cowboy chaps as the song played in the background. As reported by the Daily Mail, Halsey tweeted âwhen someone says âcowboy themed birthday partyâ and you already own the chaps,â along with the video.Â
Clearly, the two superstar artists have nothing but love for each other and have no problem showing it off for everyone online to see. With feuds and rifts common in the music industry, it is refreshing to see artists supporting artists.Â