Who was Tameka Hill? Lil Nas X announces death of mom amid his sobriety journey: ‘She’s an addict so…’
Lil Nas X announced his mother's death on social media, sharing a heartfelt tribute and expressing his enduring love despite their complicated relationship.
Tameka Hill, the mother of Lil Nas X, passed away on Saturday, leaving behind a complicated relationship with her son. In an emotional Instagram post, the rapper shared a photo of his late mother, captioned "RIP TO THE BADDEST EVER! LOVE U FOREVER MOMMY. this one's gonna hurt. 🥹🥹". Born Montero Lamar Hill, Lil Nas X had a tumultuous relationship with his mother, who struggled with addiction.
After his parents divorced when he was five years old, he lived with his grandmother until his father gained custody at nine. In a 2020 interview, Lil Nas X revealed that his mother's addiction strained their relationship, though he expressed love for her. The rapper has also been open about his own struggles with sobriety and bipolar disorder, entering an inpatient treatment program in late 2025.
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