Lil Nas X is making waves once again with the release of his latest single “Light Again,” dropping this Friday, November 15. As fans eagerly anticipate the release, Lil Nas X hints that this track is just the start, teasing a larger project titled Dreamboy. Described by the artist as “not just an album,” but “a journey of coping and fighting for a new world,” Dreamboy promises to reveal a deeper, introspective side of the genre-defying rapper.
My New Song
“Light Again!”
Will Be Yours
00:00 EST.
Friday. 💡🤍💫🫶🏾🌠 pic.twitter.com/qDARtSP8xx— ☆ ‧dreamboy··‧̩̥˟͙冬˟͙‧̩̥l (@LilNasX) November 12, 2024
DREAMBOY. 💕✨🌠 pic.twitter.com/zwLKwwGuAj
— ☆ ‧dreamboy··‧̩̥˟͙冬˟͙‧̩̥l (@LilNasX) November 12, 2024
The buzz surrounding Dreamboy also comes with a hint of controversy. London-based producer Sega Bodega has pointed out striking similarities between the Dreamboy cover art and the artwork for his own 2021 single “Angel on My Shoulder.” While Lil Nas X has acknowledged that Sega Bodega’s cover served as a reference, the conversation has sparked a lively debate on social media, with some questioning the boundaries between inspiration and imitation.
not even trying to put a spin on it is where I’m like yeesh https://t.co/lY5gkug8b3
— sega bodega (@segabodega) November 13, 2024
In true Lil Nas X style, the artist isn’t shying away from the spotlight or the commentary. After an earlier attempt to return to the scene with “J Christ,” Lil Nas X continues to show resilience and innovation. Whether Dreamboy is ultimately a series of EPs or a complete album, fans can look forward to more music, high-concept visuals, and Lil Nas X’s unfiltered, unapologetic storytelling.
Stay tuned for “Light Again” and prepare for a project that could redefine the Lil Nas X era.