"Sun Goes Down," where he gets introspective and talks about some of the lowest moments of his life, and ahead of his Saturday Night Live debut, he picked up an honor at the Native Son Awards, which recognizes the achievements of queer and same-gender loving Black men.
But while picking up his award, Nas X decided to set a few things straight. "Thank you Native Son for this amazing honor," Nas X said in a video message for the virtual event.
He was one of six to pick up a Native Son Honoree Award. "I wrote a message for you guys and here it is: Your commitment to amplifying and celebrating Black queer men is vital to our community and I'm humbled to be among this year's honorees.