Mayor Pete To Lil Nas X: "Welcome To The Family"

Mayor Pete Buttigieg (L), Lil Nas X (R)

Democratic White House contender Pete Buttigieg gave Lil Nas X props for “standing in his truth” after the country-rap artist came out on the last day of Pride month.

“@LilNasX has gone from viral sensation to groundbreaking musician. As a fan, I’m thrilled and inspired to see him standing in his truth as a member of the LGBTQ community. Welcome to the family,” tweeted Mayor Pete.

.@LilNasX has gone from viral sensation to groundbreaking musician. As a fan, I’m thrilled and inspired to see him standing in his truth as a member of the LGBTQ community. Welcome to the family! #pride https://t.co/H81iXxCII6

— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 3, 2019

It's been a great week for the 20-year-old as his hit, "Old Town Road," became only the 12th song in the history of Billboard’s Hot 100 to stay at number one for 13 weeks or longer.

And more celebs praised the artist on social media as well:

SO proud of my baby brother @lilnasx 🌈❤️🌈❤️ In your corner forever my friend! pic.twitter.com/m39wYDZFPo

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 2, 2019

Fuck! Coming OUT proud when you're at the Top of the rap Game!!! Do you guys realize how monumental this is?!?! It's a whole new world now when being gay is an asset! unheard of. So proud of @LilNasX & all #LGBTQA Heroes that changed the world for everyone ❤️🏳️‍🌈 #pride @glaad https://t.co/4065PxqHUd

— Daniel Newmaη (@DanielNewman) July 1, 2019

we also stan an openly gay black kid going diamond with his first single. the culture loves it. truly. @LilNasX

— MNEK (@MNEK) July 1, 2019

There were some haters as well, it seems, but Lil Nas X had no problem handling the trolls on social media.

next nigga to say something offensive to me getting kissed

— nope (@LilNasX) July 2, 2019

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say one more home of phobic thing to me

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