Lil Nas X had quite the evening on Thursday night when he attended the Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City. The singer debuted his new hairstyle at the event, a unique mop of yellow curls, which, paired with his look for the evening, turned him into a sort of cartoon character come to life on the red carpet, an effect that fits squarely with the image Lil Nas has been building for himself during his time in the spotlight.
The singer, who is known for his out-of-the-box style and rejection of traditional dressing, arrived at the event in a modern black suit, featuring a jacket zipped up his neck. A motif of silver arrows that started at the top of his chest and continued down his torso separated from the jacket into a sort of attached scarf hanging to his knees. Lil Nas then finished off the look with a pair of multi-inch platform boots.
through sequins, bright colors, and yes, gold armor. But this look shows his range. He can do edgier , only to then change into a baby pink prom-like tuxedo, which he did on Thursday night when accepting the Hal David Starlight Award for promising young songwriters. It’s not always going to be in your face glitz and glam with Lil Nas, but it will always be fun.