Kid Cudi is big on Lil Nas X.
The Grammy-winning artist penned a heartfelt tribute to the 22-year-old music superstar, who was recently named one of the 100 most influential people of 2021 by Time.
“Lil Nas X is a new twist on some of the themes I was riding on when I first started out: being true to yourself and not giving a f—k what anyone says,” Cudi, 37, wrote.
“What he’s doing is what we need right now. To have a gay man in hip-hop doing his thing, crushing records — that is huge for us and for Black excellence. The way he’s unafraid to make people uncomfortable is so rock ‘n’ roll,” the “Day ‘n’ Nite” singer added. “He’s a true rock star.”
Earlier this month, Nas X revealed that his debut album “Montero” would feature an impressive list of collaborators, including Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion.