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2021 seems to be the year of Lil Nas X; the singer was just recognized by The Trevor Project for his contributions to the LGBTQ community. As we enter into National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, The Trevor Project has announced the recipient of its annual Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Yea...

well known for his goofy antics on Twitter (have you seen his version of Drakes Certified Lover Boy artworkyet?), but the Call Me By Your Name singer has never been one to shy away from getting vulnerable and talking about serious issues on social media, especially regarding his mental health and sexuality. His vulnerability in his journey to self acceptance and expression has created space for candid conversations around mental health and sexual identity, signaling to LGBTQ youth that they are not alone, The Trevor Project CEO and Executive Director, Amit Paley said of the 22-year-old. The Trevor Projects research shows that over 80% of LGBTQ youth say that LGBTQ celebrities positively influence how they feel about being LGBTQ, further affirming the cultural impact of Lil NasX being proud of who he is and an ideal recipient of this inaugural award. The Trevor Project, which is known as the #1 American organization currently providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people, has also previously recognized stars like Cara Delevigne, Ryan Murphy, and Tom Ford for their contributions to the community. Check out the organizations official Instagram announcement below. [ Read more