Lil Nas X Returns With His Highly Anticipated 'Holiday' Single

Thelma Khupe
Nov 15, 2020
1 min read

Following the epic trailer that took the internet by storm last week, Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Nas X has made his highly awaited return with his new single “HOLIDAY”.

The song was co-produced by Take A Daytrip and Tay Keith, and marks Lil Nas X’s first offering from his forthcoming debut album. Nas has also premiered the song’s cinematic and over-the-top official music video today, which he co-directed with acclaimed director and creative Gibson Hazard. Set on Christmas Eve of the year 2220, the video follows Nas through his futuristic North Pole workshop where he takes on the role of four different characters. Buckle up and watch Lil Nas X ride across the US in his high-tech sleigh with robo-reindeer in tow.

Lil Nas X partnered with global online platform Roblox to deliver the debut performance of “HOLIDAY”, along with more of his biggest hits, in the groundbreaking first-ever virtual concert on the platform. This innovative and fully immersive concert experience featured all-new technology on Roblox.

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