In late 2018, (born Montero Lamar Hill) was a college dropout living with his sister, trying to make it as a musical artist. He found a "country-trap" beat online composed by Dutch producer YoungKio , which famously sampled "34 Ghosts IV" by Nine Inch Nails . After purchasing the beat for just $30, Lil Nas X recorded "Old Town Road" in a single day at an Atlanta studio. The TikTok Spark and Billboard Controversy
Watch the cinematic official movie for the 'Old Town Road' remix, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus and a host of celebrity cameos: Old Town Road Remix
Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus LilNasXVEVO YouTube• 17 May 2019 The Remix Phenomenon In late 2018, (born Montero Lamar Hill) was