Lil Nas X is one of the most fascinating hip-hop artists to emerge in recent years and it was just a matter of time before he got his own documentary. That moment is finally here, and his first documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero will premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel, this documentary was shot over the course of 60 days during Lil Nas X’s critically acclaimed Long Live Montero Tour. It will offer a “remarkably intimate portrait of an artist on tour navigating identity, family, expectations, and acceptance” during one of the most transformational points of his life.
Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, and its CEO described it as a triumphant ode to the extraordinary power of self-expression, music, and identity.
“In this groundbreaking documentary, we witness Lil Nas X challenging boundaries and reshaping the artistic landscape. The film’s captivating journey underscores the profound impact of Lil Nas X, who fearlessly brings audiences together through the universal language of music,” said Bailey in a press release.
Lil Nas X’s rise to prominence started with the release of his viral hit “Old Town Road”, which became the longest-running No. 1 song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His debut album Montero produced No. 1 singles “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” ft. Jack Harlow severed as the basis for his Long Live Montero Tour.
