Met Gala 2023: Lil Nas X Wore A Men's Thong, Silver Paint To The Event, Netizens Exclaim ‘WHAT Is THIS'

Lil Nas X Met Gala 2023: 24-year-old popular rapper and songwriter Nil Nas X is known for his fearless and unconventional fashion choices. At the Met Gala 2023, he turned heads with his daring look, which consisted of a Dior Men thong and lots of silver body paint and jewels.

LIL NAS X WEARS MEN THONG AND SILVER PAINT FOR THE MET GALA 2223 EVENT

The artist's unique and eye-catching outfit was definitely one of the most talked-about looks of the night and has taken social media by storm. Lil Nas X made a statement with his unconventional and extravagant look, which included silver body paint, elaborate jewellery, and a Dior Men thong. He definitely grabbed everyone's attention on the red carpet.

Lil Nas X donned a unique and bold look that was hard to miss. He was adorned with a staggering 218,784 round flatback Swarovski crystals, with pearls and crystals added to his body paint. To complete his avant-garde look, he wore a Choupette-inspired mask that added a playful and imaginative element to his already eye-catching outfit.

Design by renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath in collaboration with Dior Men for Lil Nas X's almost-naked appearance at the Met Gala. Nicola Formichetti provided creative direction, and Temeka Jackson added long silver nails to complete the look.

The silver thing that exposed his entire back was also accessorised with a belt made out of pearls. His outfit is said to have paid true homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld and his beloved cat, Choupette.

NETIZENS' REACTION TO LIL NAS X'S MET GALA LOOK

Lil Nas X's outfit has created a stir online. While a section of social media users praised him for taking the risk and surprising his fans every time with his out-of-the-box fashion ideas, several of them were disgusted by the rapper's choice and bashed him.

Reacting to Lil Nas X's pictures, one said, "I'm sorry but what is this?" Another added, "Me wrapping my leftovers in foil." One netizen wrote, "the theme was not alien invasion." "Jumpscare warning was needed," said one. One user said, "Karl just jumped out of the grave."