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Lil Nas X’s Most Iconic Fashion Moments Ranked

Lil Nas X knows how to turn heads — whether it’s from how he dresses to what he says on social media, the 23-year-old rapper and singer makes a splash….

Lil Nas X attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards smiling looking back, Lil Nas X's Most Iconic Fashion Moments Ranked.

Lil Nas X attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Lil Nas X knows how to turn heads -- whether it's from how he dresses to what he says on social media, the 23-year-old rapper and singer makes a splash. We took a look at his most iconic fashion moments from red carpets and performances alike.

#24. The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards

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Lil Nas X wears a silver sequined number complete with metallic silver boots and what looks to be a cream-colored lace blouse at the Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.

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#23. The 2019 American Music Awards

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Lil Nas X sporting a neon green ensemble, complete with zebra-print gloves and shirt at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

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#22. The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

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Lil Nas X performing onstage wearing another sparkly outfit, this time more reflective than his 2019 MTV Video Music Awards look. He tops off his look with a black cowboy hat with silver flames along the sides of it and futuristic-looking boots at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

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8. The 2019 BET Awards

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Lil Nas X isn't afraid of bright colors. At the 2019 BET Awards, he is wearing a black-and-yellow leather ensemble, with yellow fringe on both the jacket and pants. Worn completely open on top and yellow snakeskin boots. Of course, no under shirt needed when you're that ripped.

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#20. The 2019 GQ Men of the Year Celebration

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Lil Nas X looking very cool and sleek wearing a turquoise snakeskin pattern leather jacket and pants. Underneath, he wears a mesh black top adorned with jewels and a belt matching the same style at The West Hollywood EDITION on December 05, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

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#19. The 53rd Annual CMA Awards

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Lil Nas X rocking his signature country style at the height of his "Old Town Road" hype at the Music City Center on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Here he wears a black satin top with a leather collar and gold-jeweled fringe detailing.

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#18. The 2019 BET Awards

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Lil Nas X wears turquoise again at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. This time, with a blazer with cheetah print detailing and dress pants, topped off with a white cowboy hat.

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#17. The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards

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Lil Nas X wore multiple outfits at the event that took place at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. Wearing a head to toe bright red look, with gold and silver graphic detailing throughout. The back of his blazer features a triangle with an eye in the center, where two snakes are wrapped around the bottom.

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#16. 2021 BET Awards 2021

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Lil Nas X wore this loud floral outfit and memes about the width of his pants flooded the internet. As hilarious as they may be, Lil Nas X did not disappoint with his fashion choices at the award show.

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3. 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

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Lil Nas X brought the 80s with him at the 2021 MTV VMAs! He rocked a soft, curly mullet, with dangling butterfly earrings. He took the rock n' roll hair metal look to the next level with his sparkling lilac wrap blouse. Having one side be off the shoulder gives a subtle sensualness to his look that doesn't go unnoticed.

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#14. Promoting His Single "HOLIDAY"

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Lil Nas X in full <em>Back To The Future</em> inspired garb, surprising fans at Starbucks on November 19, 2020 in Hollywood, California. Move over, yetis! Lil Nas X's fierce tundra x future collaboration features a metallic silver snow suit trimmed with white fur. Wearing a white wig and Gandalf-esque beard, he even wears white contacts to complete the look.

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6. The CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund 2019 Awards

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Lil Nas X is showing us he's "The One" as he rocked a cool, sleek look with a white tee with the words "OFF" written across. He topped the shirt off with a white and black abstract patterned blazer on top, and sunglasses that look straight from <em>The Matrix</em> in NYC in 2019. Can't forget the diamond cross dangly earring!

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#12. The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

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Lil Nas X showing off his awards fo Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)" and Album of the Year for his EP, <em>7</em> on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. He donned a bubblegum pink Versace cowboy outfit featuring studs and a harness. He completed the look with a matching cowboy hat and boots.

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#11. The 2019 Variety's Hitmakers Brunch

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Lil Nas X wore a familiar print, snakeskin -- but this time in an orange colorway! The skin-tight mock neck is accessorized with a pair of tinted shades at Soho House on December 07, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.

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#10. The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

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Nas suprised the audience by joining Lil Nas X onstage to perform on stage tot he Cardi B-collabed "Rodeo" at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Lil Nas X wore an all-black patent leather outfit, adorned with gold belt detailing throughout and a black cowboy hat with a golden ram in the center.

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#9. Audacy Beach Festival

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Lil Nas X has a loving relationship with the color pink, leather and skirts. Combining all three while showing off his killer abs is peak Lil Nas X and we love to see it.

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5. The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion

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Showing up as a king, Lil Nas X's first part of his three-part Met Gala look is a gigantic golden cape that only he could pull off. With roses decorating teh edges of the plush, velvet cape, he is a picture of pure elegance. We love the shoulder piece most of all, offering some added dimension to the cape and making him look like high royalty.

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#7. The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion

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Americans love superheroes, and Lil Nax X gave us just that after he unsheathed his king's robe.

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#6. GQ Men Of The Year Celebration

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Showing up like a sparkling king at the GQ Men of the Year Celebration, Lil Nas X once again dons platform boots with a sparkling suit and a bare, chiseled chest.

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2. 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA

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Lil Nas X is evoking serious '70s vibes with this yellow Gucci suit! The golden logo gives the illusion that his suit is patent leather, while his peach undershirt and matching feathery sleeves give those shaggy vibes. The brown leather loafers tie the look together, completely nailing the era and looking sharp while doing so.

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#4. BET Awards 2021

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Lil Nas X slayed at the 2021 BET Awards with this floral suit number. The flared pant bottoms are very on-trend.

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4. WSJ Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards

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Lil Nas X looks so sleek with this structured skirt set! The "INDUSTRY BABY" donned an edgy outfit in studded platform boots and a black pleated skirt, with a perfectly-fit overcoat. The cut fits his frame so impeccably, we are completely in awe. He completed the look with a leather puppy purse -- which he seems to love, showing up at multiple red carpet events with different variations.

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#2. The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion

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For his final look finale, Lil Nas X's final form of America is a very form-fitting zip-up tracksuit.

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1. Tom Ford Ombré Leather Parfum Launch

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Lil Nas X looks like a sex symbol wearing a green, sequined blouse, exposing his bare chest. His green-tinted aviators and knotted gold chain add to the sexiness that he oozes at the event. Securing the look of effortless chic, he donned a leather jacket detailed with fur.

Lil Nas X's Most Iconic Fashion Moments Ranked

Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.