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Lil Nas X unfurls a new meme at the VMAs

That’s one long scroll!

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David Britton

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Last night, Lil Nas X won what he said was his first-ever award. He and Billy Ray Cyrus won Song of the Year at the VMAs for their remix of Nas’ crossover hit “Old Town Road”. The pair appeared on stage together to accept the award with Nas already turning heads in his bright red cowboy suit. After thanking Cyrus, Nas announced he had “a little speech” and proceeded to take out a scroll that was long enough to hit the floor with an audible thud when it was unraveled.

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Lizzo’s reaction said it all.

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Nas didn’t actually end up reading from the scroll, and in fact, it looked as if it was just blank paper. Cyrus then took over to give a more standard acceptance speech, thanking God and the fans.

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Much like everything else Lil Nas X does, the scroll moment instantly became a meme.

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Nas not only had a big win last night, he also had a big performance. After satirizing his own song with a video showing a future where he’s president in the year 2079 and the world is celebrating the 3,162nd remix of “Old Town Road,” Nas launched into the song “Panini” complete with futuristic outfits and visual effects.

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No one is better at creating viral moments than Lil Nas X, and he always seems to have another surprise up his sleeve. We’re guessing this won’t be his last major award, and it definitely won’t be his last meme.

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