Shortly after Lil Nas X’s song became a global sensation in 2019, Lil Nas X released the single “Panini” ahead of his first EP, 7. There were other remixes as well, including one with CupcakKe and another with Lil Wayne. The song was remixed again, keeping Cyrus and adding Diplo, and then was remixed again with Cyrus and added rapper Young Thug and “Walmart yodeling kid,” Mason Ramsey. Those memes, paired with his history of internet comedy, skyrocketed his success as the song grew in popularity on platforms, such as TikTok, that welcomed it with open arms.įollowing the immediate success of “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X released a remixed version with actor and country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus. From the moment “Old Town Road” began production, Lil Nas X started making memes to promote the song. It all started in 2018 with a simple line about a horse.
