A Sydney busker has been left shocked after recently realizing she had unknowingly been performing for an American music superstar.
Singer Shirina Holmatova took to social media this week to reveal that while busking at Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall, she was unaware she had been performing for rapper Lil Nas X.
On TikTok, an emotional Shirina revealed that the Old Town Road hitmaker had even paid her a sweet compliment, in a video shoot moments after the chance encounter.
“Oh my god guys,” Shirina began in the clip. “So I’m literally shaking right now.”
“I was busking at Pitt Street Mall – I’m literally still busking on the bus right now, but I have to document this. I saw this guy and he had a mask on and I thought, I swear that guy looks like Lil Nas .
Shirina added that while performing Vance’s hit Joy Riptide, the rapper, who was disguised in a mask, took out his phone to film.
A Sydney busker has been left shocked after unknowingly performing for an American music superstar.
She was even more surprised when the rapper approached her at the end of the song to pay her a compliment.
“(I had) a mask,” he said.
“Anyway, he filmed a video of me and when I finished my song, he clapped and walked up to me and said ‘you’re amazing’ and then walked away.”
Shirina went on to explain that her encounter with the celebrity was confirmed by a “random” passerby.
“Then another random guy came up to me and said, ‘That’s an incredible compliment to get from Lil Nas X.'”
“Oh my God, I knew it was him,” Shirina exclaimed. ‘I’m actually going crazy. I’m going to cry. In fact, I’m going to cry.’
It didn’t end there for the up-and-coming songwriter either, as Lil Nas X took to his Instagram Story to share his video of the performance.
The video featured a stellar performance of Shirina’s song while Lil Nas could be heard singing happily.
Singer Shirina Holmatova took to social media this week to reveal that while busking at Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall she was unknowingly performing for rapper Lil Nas X (pictured).
“Oh my God, I knew it was him,” Shirina exclaimed. ‘I’m actually going crazy. I’m going to cry. In fact, I’m going to cry.’
“Oh my God, I knew it was him,” Shirina exclaimed. ‘I’m really going crazy. I’m going to cry. In fact, I’m going to cry.’ Lil Nas X appears in the photo with Camila Cabello
Before finding musical fame, Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, was active on social media, where he created memes and cultivated a following.
He gained mainstream media attention after the 2019 release of his hit Old Town Road, a genre-blending song that blends country and trap elements.
Billy Ray Cyrus also joined in on the track via a remix, which made the record gain more popularity.
Lil Nas came out publicly as gay that June for Pride Month.
The steady-footed star later released her debut EP, 7, which included hits like Panini and Rodeo.
In 2021, he was affected by controversy after the release of his self-titled song Montero which visualized identity, religious, and LGBTQ+ themes.
At that time, we were criticized for selling 666 pairs of special edition ‘Satan Shoes’ that contained human blood.
Nike sneakers sold out in “less than a minute” following conservative backlash against the rapper’s collaboration with the footwear giant.
It didn’t end there for the up-and-coming songwriter either, as Lil Nas X took to his Instagram Story to share his video of the performance.
The video featured a stellar performance of Vance Joy’s hit Riptide by Shirina while Lil Nas could be heard singing happily.
In May, the Holiday rapper got candid with The Guardian about working on his self-love and prioritizing himself.
When the outlet asked him who he admires the most, he responded, “I have to say it myself, because I know everything he’s been through and what he’s still going through.” I admire him. So I vote for me, I like it.’
Later in the interview, he stated that his vehicle, a Jeep, is his most prized possession and said he would describe himself as “determined, emotional and hopeful.”
Lil Nas X also shared that “figuring out the best way to present the next version of myself” keeps him up at night.