Lil Nas X Reveals Mother’s Death Amid Sobriety Journey: ‘This One’s Gonna Hurt’

Lil Nas X has announced the death of his mother, Tameka Hill. He shared a tribute on social media on Saturday, writing "RIP TO THE BADDEST EVER! LOVE U FOREVER MOMMY" alongside three photos of her. According to the Hindustan Times - World News, he also wrote "this one's gonna hurt".

Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, has spoken about his complicated relationship with his mother in the past. His parents divorced when he was five years old, and he lived with his grandmother until his father gained custody at the age of nine. The rapper has also talked about his mother's struggles with addiction.

Lil Nas X has been open about his own journey towards sobriety and mental health challenges. He recently marked a milestone, stating he had reached his 10,000th day alive. He finished an in-patient treatment program in late 2025, after which he said fans had been particularly kind to him.

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