Lil Nas X expressed disappointment in not receiving the same recognition as other artists for his country fusion music, particularly his hit song “Old Town Road.” Despite the song’s removal from the Hot Country Songs chart in 2019, Nas believes his music should have been celebrated in the country space. The controversy surrounding the decision raised questions about race playing a role in the exclusion. Meanwhile, artists like Beyoncé and Shaboozey have made history on the country charts with their fusion tracks. “I wish this would have happened for me,” he told Rolling Stone India. “I wasn’t even able to experience this.” Nas hinted at exploring country sounds in the future but is currently focused on rap and hip-hop-leaning releases, including upcoming singles for his mixtape “Nasarti 2.”