Lil Nas X’s ‘baby registry’ delivers big funds for HIV prevention
Six months after Lil Nas X “gave birth” to his debut album Montero, he’s earning more applause thanks to his “baby registry” fundraising.Established in the weeks leading up to Montero’s release, Nas X’s baby registry — complete with pregnancy photo — has raised close to $500,000 to be distributed to 16 organizations, 14 of which are associated with the COMPASS Initiative, a Gilead Sciences campaign working to address HIV/AIDS in the Southern United States.“Communities all across the South, like my home state of Georgia, are being transformed by the work of COMPASS grantees,” Lil Nas X said in a statement. “The Montero baby registry was created to send resources to grassroots groups serving the most vulnerable.
Funds raised will go to people living with HIV and inspire a new generation of leaders who will keep pushing for HIV education and one day, a cure.”Among the organizations receiving a donation is the Normal Anomaly Initiative, which works to help Black queer people “overcome barriers, end [HIV/AIDS] stigma and problematic narratives to actualize a new normal.” They provide services like testing, employment assistance, sex education courses, and events.Related: Lil Nas X powerfully explains why he was “delusional” to chase his dreams“Lil Nas X has allowed our organization to dream big,” Ian L.
