When it comes to fashion, Lil Nas X isn't afraid to steal the show.
Ever since the musician rose to fame after releasing the chart-topping "Old Town Road" remix with Billy Ray Cyrus in April 2019, he has never shied away from wearing electrifying outfits. In fact, Lil Nas X's western-inspired style kickstarted the cowboy craze two years ago. The star's looks were anything but basic, as he'd mix bondage-like harnesses and mesh tops with rhinestone-studded cowboy hats and boots.
As the rapper's music evolved into more risqué territory, so did his fashion.
For the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, the 23-year-old turned heads in a suit-dress hybrid. The lavender Versace design featured a sparkly off-shoulder blazer top with a floor-length train paired with bedazzled pants.
With this year's MTV Video Music Awards slated to air on Aug. 28, it's only a matter of days before Lil Nas X will wow the crowd once again. (He earned seven nominations and is expected to perform "Industry Baby" with Jack Harlow.)
"I'm trying to—no, I will build myself up as a superstar," Lil Nas X told The Guardian in April 2020, "and fashion will be a big part of that."
So far, the "Panini" rapper has been true to his word! Keep scrolling to relive his best red carpet looks below.
Lil Nas X sleighed his performance at the 2021 iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball.
This look by the French luxury fashion house for the 2021 Variety Hitmakers brunch was magnifique.
Lil Nas X wore a bright yellow Gucci suit with fun feather sleeves to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's annual Art + Film gala, presented by the fashion house.
The dog-shaped shoulder bag and epic shoes really completed his incredible Thom Browne ensemble for the 2021 WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards, where Lil Nas X received the Music Innovator honor.
Lil Nas X donned a luxurious all-lavender look for the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Roses are red, violets are blue, we loved the Richard Quinn suit Lil Nas X wore to the 2021 BET Awards, and many fans did too!
What's better than one red carpet look? How about two! Before stepping out in his floral suit, Lil Nas X hit the BET Awards red carpet in an incredible Andrea Grossi gown.
Speaking of wardrobe changes, Lil Nas X wore not one, not two but three Versace looks to the 2021 Met Gala, dropping his cape to reveal a gold suit of armor and then a sparkly catsuit.
While Lil Nas X took home four trophies at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, he deserved another accolade for this green Gucci suit.
One of Lil Nas X's most high-fashion moments look to date has to be his jaw-dropping pink Versace number from the 2020 Grammys complete with sexy harnesses, belts and tons of gold studs.
The rapper went true county (with a hint of latex) in all black outfit for the 2019 CMA Awards.
The superstar's colorful, holographic performance look by Krone was outta this world.
Lil Nas X looked cooler than cool in this bright chartreuse ensemble during a radio interview in New York.
The young star gave us '90s vibes in this orange printed top and coordinating pants.
The Grammy winner ditched the shirt and wore a cutting-edge blue cowboy suit that featured animal print and floral details, topping the look with a white hat and matching boots.
Lil Nas X arrived to the 2019 AMAs in a futuristic lime green outfit and coordinating shoes.
The "Old Town Road" artist looked straight off the runway in this fierce animal print suit.
Lil Nas X sported a sheer shirt under a blue suit for GQ's 2019 Men of the Year party.
For the 2019 MTV VMAs, the rapper dazzled in a sparkly silver suit and lacy white shirt.