{
  "id": 10985712,
  "title": "Lil Nas X Announces New Single, Shares Inspirational Voicemail He Received After Mental Health Rehab Stint: ‘Don’t Give Up, Never Give Up’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/lil-nas-x-announces-new-single-shares-inspirational-voicemail-he",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:05:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/lil-nas-x-inspirational-voicemail-worlds-greatest-1236345332/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lil Nas X, the 27-year-old rapper known for his hit single \"Montero,\" has recently been keeping a low profile following his stint in rehab for mental health issues. In a poignant video shared on September 30, Nas, whose real name is Montero Hill, can be seen in his bedroom, listening intently to a heartfelt voicemail left by his late mother, Tamikia Hill. In the message, his mother offers words of encouragement, urging him to \"keep your head up\" and \"continue to walk by faith, not by sight.\" The rapper captioned the post, sharing that his mother's favorite phrase, \"Walk by faith, not by sight,\" holds a special place in his heart.\n\nShortly after the voicemail ends, Lil Nas picks up a sketch pad featuring the message \"World's Greatest\" and a drawing of a crown, revealing that the phrase is the title of his upcoming inspirational single, set to release on October 1. The song, accompanied by an official music video, aims to uplift and inspire listeners during challenging times.\n\nSince his arrest in September for allegedly attacking police while naked in Los Angeles, Lil Nas has remained largely out of the public eye. However, he has expressed gratitude for the support he has received from fans and friends since returning from rehab. In a recent Instagram Reel, he joked about the outpouring of love he has received, noting that people are nice to him now. He also celebrated reaching his 10,000th day alive, proudly ignoring haters who doubted his ability to reach this milestone.",
  "summary": "The first update from the \"Montero\" star since June ends with him holding up a sign that reads \"World's Greatest,\" the title of his single due out on Thursday (Oct. 1).",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}