Lil Nas X always brings the fire to the Met Gala , and 2023 was no exception .

Lil Nas Xjust made an incredible return to the red carpet at the 2023Met Gala.

Let’s take it back to 2021, where the pop superstar showed up in a gold coat…

Before revealing a whole-ass gold-plated coat of armor underneath.

Nas sat last year’sMet Galaout, but for this year’s festivities, he returned with abang— covered head-to-toe in silver body paint, crystals, and pearls, with a face mask to match.

He also wore a silver thong — and that’s it. No, really.

No,really.

Get a load of those platform heels, too.

Obviously, an incredible look — and when he made it past the red carpet, Nas made sure to take some snaps with some famous friends inside.

Check out all the 2023 Met Gala lookshere.

Closeup of Lil Nas X

Closeup of Lil Nas X

Closeup of Lil Nas X

Closeup of Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X at the Met Gala

Lil Nas X at the Met Gala

A closeup of Lil Nas X's shoes at the Met Gala

Closeup of Lil Nas X

Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X

Doja Cat and Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X taking a selfie with two other people