American rapper, Lil Nas X commanded attention as he arrived at the 2023 Met Gala which took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday night, May 1, 2023.
The rapper, real name Montero Lamar Hill wowed on the red carpet in a crystallised cat look by Pat McGrath and Dior Men.
The 24-year-old’s ensemble was made up entirely of glitter, crystals, and pearls with only a G-string and metallic paint covering his modesty.
Even Lil Nas X’s face was bedazzled with sparkly stones while a set of beaded whiskers around his lips.
According to Entertainment Tonight, the rapper stayed true to his catlike character, cooing ‘meow’ as he made his way down the red carpet.
The Met Gala raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and celebrates the Costume Institute’s annual exhibits.
This year’s theme, ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,’ celebrates the life and career of late designer Karl Lagerfeld.
The 2023 event is notably co-chaired by Dua Lipa, Roger Federer, Michaela Coel, Penelope Cruz and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
