AsOutmagazine notes in a profile of him, it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving person.
The song was a major moment, both for Lil Nas X himself and for country music in general.
As a result, country music was forced to reckon with decades of systemic racism.

I had to find it and listen to it immediately … and it’s really, really good."
She added, “Of course, I love him anyway.
I was surprised and I’m honored and flattered.

I hope he does good for both of us.
Thank you @lilnasx.”