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\"Montero\" boasts a robust list of collaborators including Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion and several others.

\"Montero\" explores personal themes of self-hatred and struggling with self-acceptance, such as in the track \"Sun Goes Down,\" with lyrics describing what it means to be happy or at peace with one's self.

The album, which boasts an array of pop and hip hop crossover tracks, also features the song \"Dead Right Now,\" which has Lil Nas X looking back at those who have doubted him when he took a leap of faith to drop out of college and pursue his dream of making music.

\"Montero\" is now available to purchase and stream everywhere.

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