Disturbed’s David Draiman defends Lil Nas X’s Grammys performance

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Disturbed’s David Draiman has come to the defence of Lil Nas X after the rapper’s Grammys performance came under fire from a US TV host.Lil Nas X took to the Grammy stage at last weekend’s ceremony to perform a medley of songs including his hit collaboration with Jack Harlow, ‘Industry Baby’.However, not everyone enjoyed the rapper’s set, including conservative TV host Greg Kelly, who took to Twitter to share his thoughts. “‘Lil NAS has a BIG PROBLEM (And so does America),” Kelly wrote. “Knock yourself out NAS.

You’re a little FOOL with zero talent!!!!”Nas X quote tweeted the criticism, writing: “Damn greg all I did was wear a crop top this time.”Draiman, taking issue with Kelly’s comments, then chimed in. “News flash @gregkellyusa, artists have been doing things like this for decades,” he tweeted. “Not sure why it bothers you when @LilNasX does it.

Don’t like it? Don’t watch. You be you @LilNasX.”News flash @gregkellyusa, artists have been doing things like this for decades.

Not sure why it bothers you when @LilNasX does it. Don’t like it? Don’t watch. You be you @LilNasX— David Draiman (@davidmdraiman) April 6, 2022Lil Nas X kicked off the show by himself with a snippet of ‘Dead Right Now’ before the screens behind him showed criticism and scare-mongering about himself and his “Satan shoes”.