Lil Nas X on why he turned down a Taylor Swift collaboration

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In a recent revelation, chart-topping artist Lil Nas X disclosed that a potential collaboration with pop phenomenon Taylor Swift didnโ€™t materialize despite initial discussions.

During his appearance at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards, the mastermind behind โ€œOld Town Roadโ€ revealed that Swift extended an invitation for him to add his creative touch to a track, but the artistic connection didnโ€™t quite click.

โ€œWe were working on something,โ€ Lil Nas X told E! Newsโ€˜ Francesca Amiker. โ€œShe offered to let me try a verse on something, but I couldnโ€™t catch a vibe for it, so it didnโ€™t happen.โ€

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Lil Nas X attends the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 27, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for GLAAD)

While fans expressed disappointment over the missed musical union, the boundary-pushing artist expressed genuine admiration for Swift.

โ€œIโ€™m proud of my girl. I love the album. Sheโ€™s been doing her thing. Sheโ€™s at the very tippety top. Iโ€™m thankful that she even considered me,โ€ he added.

The artist remained optimistic about future possibilities with Swift, hinting at potential collaborations down the road.

โ€œWhen it happensโ€ฆ Global. World. Tay-Tay and Nassy,โ€ Lil Nas X expressed his excitement.

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Lil Nas X attends the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 27, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for GLAAD)

Currently, Lil Nas X is channeling his creative energy into his forthcoming album, โ€œDreamboy,โ€ scheduled to drop this summer.

Swift, meanwhile, continues her reign over the music industry while garnering attention for her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce.

The pop iconโ€™s personal life has become a focal point of public interest, particularly her romance with the Kansas City Chiefs player.

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The power couple has dominated headlines throughout the past year, creating buzz across both entertainment and sports media.

Swiftโ€™s presence at numerous Chiefs games, supporting Kelce during his milestone season, has become a regular sight. Following Kansas Cityโ€™s Super Bowl LIX defeat, the pair reportedly enjoyed quality time together during a private getaway. Their public appearances have included romantic outings in New York and Utah.