Lil Nas X has responded with humor and grace to comedian Dave Chappelle’s recent jabs at his controversial music video for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” The 24-year-old artist, known for his bold and boundary-pushing approach to his craft, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts.

In Chappelle’s latest comedy special, “The Dreamer,” the comedian humorously recounted a party encounter with Lil Nas X. Chappelle claimed that the artist approached him at a party, expressing a desire to have Chappelle in the “Montero” video – a request Chappelle humorously admitted to not remembering.

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Chappelle went on to playfully mock what he imagined Lil Nas X might have told his teacher about his aspirations during grade school. The comedian quipped, “‘I want to be the gayest n—- that ever lived. I want to do a music video, slide down a stripper pole, all the way to the depths of hell, and suck the devil’s d— at ten o’ clock on BET while all the kids are awake and can see me.’ Shockingly, that was the only dream that worked out.”

In response, Lil Nas X displayed his trademark wit, taking to social media to address the situation. He posted on X, “yall gotta let call me by your name go, me and the devil broke up 3 years ago. yall acting like children of divorce.”

This lighthearted response showcases Lil Nas X’s ability to navigate controversy with humor and self-assuredness. The “Montero” music video, released in 2021, stirred conversations around artistic expression, LGBTQ+ representation, and societal acceptance. As Lil Nas X continues to push boundaries in his career, his responses reflect a resilience and confidence in his artistic choices. The exchange between him and Dave Chappelle adds another layer to the ongoing dialogue surrounding creativity, identity, and the evolving landscape of entertainment.