Lil Nas X has been named the "President" of Lil Nas X virtual concert in Roblox saw the legend deliver his first in-game performance, League of Legends will open the door to even more exciting events.
Thanks to advancements in online gaming technology, in-game music performances have become a popular and exciting prospect in recent years. DJ Marshmello famously delivered a concert within Fortnite back in 2019, which was soon followed by Travis Scott's iconic Astronomical show and Ariana Grande's virtual Rift Tour. Metaverse concerts quickly became a trend, with Lil Nas X performing his Roblox show and Ed Sheeran using Pokémon GO as a virtual stage. Due to his love of gaming Lil Nas X has previously discussed the possibility of hosting virtual concerts in GTA Online, too, but now the "Old Now Road" performer has become a League of Legends icon.
A League of Legends announcement video (via YouTube) reveals that Lil Nas X has been named the MOBA title's new "President." While not actually taking a corporate role in the company - unlike the title suggests - his role will see the genre-defining rapper inject his unique style into LoL by crafting an ingenious League champion skin and delivering explosive performances like an League World Championship live show. Lil Nas X and Riot Games will collaborate to design a Prestige skin for a brand-new League champion named K’Sante the Pride of Nazumah. As League of Legends President Lil Nas will kick off Worlds with a musical anthem on September 29, and he will also take the stage for an unforgettable live performance at the Worlds Opening Ceremony on November 5.
Lil Nas X Content Comes To LoL
The new League of Legends President has always been fond of games, as demonstrated by the Lil Nas X game Twerk Hero that the rapper created in 2021. Last year Lil Nas received backlash over the music video for the song "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," which sees the singer journey through the Garden of Eden and give Satan a lap dance. In response to the music video controversy, Lil Nas developed a Guitar Hero-esque rhythm game called Twerk Hero. The hilarious interactive experience has players drag Nas' behind in every direction to match the song's rhythm, proving the rapper's worth as a video game collaborator.
As both a legendary musician and dedicated gamer, Lil Nas X is the ideal partner to work with Riot Games on League of Legends. The rapper will help design an in-game skin for the champion K’Sante, which will no doubt reflect the music icon's famously vibrant style. Lil Nas X will also perform live at various League of Legends events, making the MOBA's competitive scene even more enticing.
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