“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” was nominated for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Music Video, thus catapulting LGBTQ narratives to the highest echelon of achievement in the music industry.
Its title is a reference to the gay romance novel and 2017 film “Call Me By Your Name.” However, its lyrics are less about love and more about lust. Including lyrics such as, “romantic talking? You don’t even have to try” and "I’m not fazed, only here to sin."
In the music video for the song, Lil Nas X is seduced out of what appears to be the Garden of Eden, falls into hell, and gives the devil a lap dance.
Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, celebrated his nominations and thanked his fans in a string of Twitter posts, "don’t have to win a single award, truly thankful for all the insight this year has brought me. and thankful for the journey. love u guys," the 22-year-old rapper wrote.