Lil Nas X has decided to make his first-ever feature a “full-circle moment,” jumping on UK rapper skaiwater’s new track “light!” more than five years after their initial collaboration.
The “Old Town Road” artist celebrated the release of “light!” with a post on X/Twitter that explained his history with skai.
“Can’t believe this is my first time featuring on a song,” he began. “Back in 2018 skai was the first artist to work with me…and I’m so excited to watch her grow as a musician and a person!”
skaiwater is the featured artist on Lil Nas X’s 2018 track “No Love.” She’s is also a co-writer on Nas X’s 2020 track “Holiday,” and the two have toured together internationally.
On skai’s new 9lives-produced “light!” Lil Nas X’s contribution finds him berating an unfaithful ex. “Cheating on my ass with a cornball/ Now I’m finna stunt on both y’all,” he raps.
You can see Nas X’s praise for skaiwater and the music video for the pair’s collab below:
can’t believe this my first time featuring on a song. back in 2018 skai was the first artist to work with me, so this a real full circle moment. and i’m so excited to watch her grow as a musician and a person! FUCK WHOEVER DONT FUCK WITCHU! wuv u skaiwater 💕💡 pic.twitter.com/rhqbnxHWiw
— ☆ (@LilNasX) March 22, 2024
Lil Nas X has had other firsts recently, in addition to his first feature. Just days ago, he ran his first half marathon.
On Sunday (March 17), the “Montero” rapper participated in the New York City Half Marathon, which is a total of 13.1 miles, and he did it without wearing running shoes.
Lil Nas instead opted to wear designer Coach sneakers in a high-top style.
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After the race, Lil Nas X was feeling the effects of choosing the wrong footwear as he spoke to his fans from a wheelchair.
In an Instagram Story he joked: “Well… the race went well. It’s giving race!” He followed up with a picture which he captioned: “Well at least I made it tuh.”
Lil Nas X finished the half marathon in 2 hours 32 minutes and 53 seconds. The rapper and singer had apparently never run more than three miles before and had also no prior experience of jogging outdoors.
It was also reported that Lil Nas did no training for the half marathon, an event many people put months of preparation into.
