Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow wow-ed the Grammy viewers and garnered My Chemical Romance comparisons with an epic medley of ‘Lifeless Proper Now’, ‘Montero’, and ‘Trade Child.’
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow gave a rousing efficiency on the sixty fourth Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday April 3. The rising stars graced the stage on the MGM Grand Area in Las Vegas for a collaborative efficiency of their hit “Trade Child” after Lil Nas X sang his hits “Lifeless Proper Now” and “Montero.”
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Lil Nas X began the efficiency by spitting bars from his tune “Lifeless Proper Now,” earlier than a montage of tweets and information footage concerning the controversy surrounding his “Montero” video, earlier than launching into the tune itself, in entrance of an enormous silver bust of his head. The singer then gave some critical My Chemical Romance “Welcome to the Black Parade” vibes, as he sported a black marching band outfit for “Trade Child,” the place he was later joined by Jack to rap his verse.
The efficiency was simply the icing on the cake for Lil Nas X, 22, and Jack, 24. The pair obtained two nominations, together with one for Greatest Melodic Rap Efficiency for “Trade Child.” Jack was additionally included in Lil Nas X’s nomination Album of the Yr for Montero. Lil Nas X additionally obtained nominations for Greatest Music Video and File of the Yr for “Montero (Name Me By Your Title).”
The pair’s efficiency was solely the newest time that the dynamic duo have teamed as much as ship a jaw-dropping efficiency of “Trade Child.” Since dropping the scandalous music video in July 2021, the tune has solely grown in recognition, changing into a smash hit. Lil Nas X delivered a sultry efficiency of the monitor on the 2021 MTV VMAs in September, the place he stripped all the way down to his boxers similarly to the way in which he did within the music video.
This wasn’t the primary time that Lil Nas X has rocked the home for the Grammy Awards. He first took the stage in 2020, when his tune “Previous City Street” skyrocketed him to success. He was joined by viral star Mason Ramsey and Okay-Pop sensations B.T.S. for particular efficiency of the country-rap crossover.
Including to the victory lap nature of the efficiency, 2021 was an unimaginable 12 months for the “Previous City Street” rapper, particularly after his music video for “Montero” turned a viral hit. He took residence the Favourite Music Video award on the American Music Awards in November. Similarly, he took residence the Greatest Course and Video of the Yr awards on the 2021 VMAs in September.