via YouTube/Lil Nas XMusic / NewsMusic / NewsThe new video for Lil Nas X’s ‘Rodeo’ references ‘Thriller’ and The MatrixThe release also sees the rapper team up with Nas, fresh from their performance at the GrammysShareLink copied ✔️February 6, 2020February 6, 2020Text Thom Waite “Rodeo”, a track off Lil Nas X’s debut EP 7, originally featured a verse from Cardi B, but for his performance at the Grammys last month he was joined by Nas instead, along with a few other familiar faces. As of today (February 6) the Lil Nas X and Nas version (no relation, btw) has a video as well. The new visuals see the “Old Town Road” rapper morphing through several monstrous guises, with nods to a variety of horror and sci-fi classics along the way. As teased yesterday on social media, these references include Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, Buffy, and The Matrix. (Think: Lil Nas X becoming a vampire and dodging bullets in tiny sunglasses. Iconic.) RODEO MUSIC VIDEO TOMORROW pic.twitter.com/bpcxyzM2ML— nope (@LilNasX) February 5, 2020 Nas also appears looking like Morpheus from The Matrix, offering a choice between a red pill and a blue pill; Lil Nas takes the red pill, obviously. Cardi B, unfortunately, wasn’t able to make it. The new video isn’t the only good news for Lil Nas X fans. “Now that Rodeo is out,” he writes in another tweet, “new music season is OTW!” Watch “Rodeo” below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) We listened to all two hours and 40 minutes of Iceman, Habibti and Maid Of Honour, so you don’t have toMusicLife & CultureIs veganism a privilege? Maison Margiela FragrancesEventWhat went down at Maison Margiela’s ‘The Scentsorium Collection’ launch SamsungLife & CultureWhat went down at Dazed Club’s drop-in skate session with SamsungFashionWhy is Americana everywhere right now?BeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismArt & PhotographySex, Clubs, Dissent: This photo book presents a history of queer nightlifeLife & CultureLauren Scott on life after death, nudes & losing her armMusicSalem: Get to know the prodigal sons of witch houseEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy