Lil Nas X reflected fondly on his collaboration with Camila Cabello, revealing how an authentic friendship blossomed between them. The 25-year-old musician, who teamed up with the former Fifth Harmony member on his 2024 track "He Knows," emphasized that the creative process "felt far from laborious."
In an interview with Paper, the "Call Me By Your Name" hitmaker disclosed that Cabello played a pivotal role in rejuvenating his self-confidence. "We excelled at mutually elevating each other, sharing our perspectives on various situations and our mutual appreciation beyond our individual selves," Lil Nas X expressed.
The "Industry Baby" crooner continued, "When doubts creep in, like 'The world doesn't perceive me as extraordinary or acknowledge my accomplishments,' hearing affirmations from someone you deeply admire and whose work you cherish is incredibly uplifting. It's especially heartening when you sense the authenticity behind their words, devoid of any ulterior motives."
Gushing over his close bond, he added, "[Camila] filled me with an immense sense of well-being and empowerment. That marked the dawn of my confidence's resurgence. Reaching this point, where I confidently assert, 'I know exactly who I am and where I'm headed. I'm unfazed by the critiques of others. I never was initially. Why should I be now?' feels liberating."
