A video recently circulated online, which allegedly showed Lil Nas X's mother begging for money with a sign on the side of the road. Many people on social media questioned why the singer didn't give his mother money, given his success.
Last January, Lil Nas X revealed that his mother is an addict, telling Variety that they didn't have the closest relationship. He stated, "I never really talk about my mom. She’s an addict so we don’t have the closest relationship. Even trying to get her better — things didn’t quite work out. But there’s still love... The biggest surprise of becoming globally famous? On the outside, everybody loves you — but on the inside, everything [feels] the same."
Lil Nas X's father stepped in to defend his son with a post on Instagram. He wrote, "Despite what people say @lilnasx is the greatest kid a parent can be BLESSED with. Although his mom is in a struggle with an addiction she's STILL a QUEEN and he goes through great lengths to make sure we're taking care of.
"Those who have family members and friends dealing with addiction understands that there ain't enough money you can throw at this situation to make it right. I dont usually address personal issues publicly but felt like this need to be. Please join us in keeping her in your PRAYERS. And to those out there trying to create a false story you wont prosper. #controlthenarrative."
