Pete Buttigieg Praises Lil Nas X for Coming out as Gay
Pete Buttigieg Praises Lil Nas X for His Decision to Come Out In a tweet, the 2020 presidential candidate welcomed the "Old Town Road" rapper to the LGBTQ community. @LilNasX has gone from viral sensation to groundbreaking musician. As a fan, I’m thrilled and inspired to see him standing in his truth as a member of the LGBTQ community. Welcome to the family! #pride. The 20-year-old Nas confirmed his sexual identity on June 30, World Pride Day. His news was revealed along with the premiere of his new song, "c7osure." The 37-year-old Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, came out himself in 2015.