Lil Nas X rips through ‘Old Town Road’ with BTS, Billy Ray Cyrus and Diplo at the 2020 Grammy Awards
The rapper was nominated in six categories at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Rapper Lil Nas X had a huge 2019. The 20-year-old, who performed at the 2020 Grammy Awards, put out his single “Old Town Road,” which when country singer-songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus was added, it became a massive hit.
The duo performed it for the first time along with EDM artist Diplo at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio last year.
Lil Nas X turned heads on the Grammy red carpet with his hot pink Nudie suit that was modified with multiple straps and buckles. He wore a head-turning glittery suit as he strummed his mandolin to kick off “Old Town Road.” In a tribute to Kobe Bryant, a 24 Lakers jersey was draped on the empty chair beside him.
The setup was done on a rotating stage that allowed Lil Nas X to enter different rooms as it slowly spun. The first room contained K-pop boy band BTS, who looked ecstatic to be singing the hit at the Grammys. The second room included Diplo in a yellow outfit with lots of fringe, strumming on a banjo and Mason Ramsey, better known as Yodel Kid, was singing along with the rapper. Once he entered the final room, he was joined by Cyrus, who added a little rock and grit to the tune.
As he transitioned from “Old Town Road” into “Rodeo,” he was joined by rapper Nas for the end of the performance. Lil Nas X was up for six awards including best new artist, record of the year for “Old Town Road” and album of the year with “7.”