Lil Nas X Reveals Mother’s Death Amid Sobriety Journey: ‘This One’s Gonna Hurt’
Rapper Lil Nas X is mourning the death of his mother, Tameka Hill, while continuing his journey toward sobriety and mental health recovery. The artist has been open about his complicated relationship with his mother and his recent experiences in rehab.
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Lil Nas X is mourning the death of his mother, Tameka Hill.
On Saturday (Aug. 29), the 27-year-old rapper and singer took to social media to pay tribute to his late mom.
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"RIP TO THE BADDEST EVER! LOVE U FOREVER MOMMY," Nas wrote on Instagram alongside throwback photos. "This one's gonna hurt."
Hill's age and cause of death were unknown at press time. Billboard has reached out to Nas' representatives for further information.
The "Old Town Road" hitmaker had a complicated relationship with his mother but revealed in 2020 that she struggled with addiction.
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