The True Meaning Behind Dolla Sign Slime By Lil Nas X Ft Megan Thee Stallion
Lil Nas X is changing what it means to be a pop star in 2021. The groundbreaking artist is unapologetically himself as a prominent young Black gay male in the music industry. The star also hasn't been afraid to ruffle the public's feathers with his art. From giving Satan a lap dance in the "Call Me By Your Name" music video to a nude dance scene in the visual for the visual for "Industry Baby," Lil Nas X has become a controversial artist for his over-the-top persona.
According to Nas, he isn't concerned about offending listeners by being himself. "My intention was always to be as entertaining as possible," Lil Nas X told NPR. "I'm not like trying to comfort anyone, or their children."
Lil Nas X's polarizing public image has led him to receive a substantial amount of online hate, often from homophobic trolls. The star isn't often affected by the negativity hurled his way, though. "The love outweighs the hate by like a hundred," Lil Nas X told People. The musician said he developed a thick skin as a long-time internet user. "So it's rare that it'll actually get to me, where I'm like, 'Oh, that hurts,'" he said.
In spite of the online bullies, Lil Nas X continues to celebrate his truth in his music on the unashamed "Montero" album. The rapper brings that exact energy to the true meaning of his catchy song "Dolla Sign Slime."
Lil Nas X raps about his riches
Lil Nas X exudes confidence on "Dolla Sign Slime." Like other tracks on "Montero," Nas touts the superstar lifestyle he worked hard for at the beginning of his career. "Y'all take a rumor then y'all go and wear it out / F*** all that talk about who's in the whereabouts / I walk in Neimans and Marcus, I'm buried out / Walk in the bank and say, 'F*** it, let's clear it out," he raps.
Featured artist on the track Megan Thee Stallion boasts a similar energy on the song. "They can't stop me / Say I can't do it, b****, watch me (Watch me) / All you lame h**s turned hatin' to a hobby / Damn, watchin' me gotta turn you on (Turn you on) / I should have my own category in porn," the Best New Artist winner raps.
In a nod to his opulent lifestyle explored on the track, Lil Nas X actually previewed his iconic Met Gala look in the "Dolla Sign Slime" visual, Entertainment Weekly reports. Nas wore the body-contouring gold armor shown in the animated, medieval-themed visual for the renowned fashion event in September. The "Dolla Sign Slime" track, visual and later Met Gala outfit are Nas' way of reaffirming to the public he is royalty of his own making.
Lil Nas X wanted to collab with Drake
Lil Nas X originally envisioned another superstar collab on the bossy "Dolla Sign Slime" in addition to the H-Town Hottie.
Nas told GQ he asked his "idol" Drake to hop on the track with Megan Thee Stallion during the recording process for his album. Drake ended up declining, but the reason wasn't anything against the "Old Town Road" singer.
"[Drake] was still working on 'Certified Lover Boy,' and he was 100 percent focused on that, and I understood completely," Nas explained on "The Breakfast Club." "And he said he's down to do something, but just [it wasn't] the right time."
Lil Nas X also reached out to get Nicki Minaj as the original feature on "Industry Baby" — another one of his idols — but that collab never came to fruition either, per People. While a Drake feature wasn't in the cards for "Montero," Lil Nas X told GQ he got every other collab he planned for on the album, which features guest work by Doja Cat, Miley Cryus and Elton John.
"I feel like things always work out," Lil Nas X said.