Lil Nas X is turning one of his most personal memories into fuel for his next musical chapter.

Just a month after announcing the death of his mother, the GRAMMY winner has confirmed new single ‘World’s Greatest,’ and previewed the release with a moving voicemail from the late matriarch.

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Nas unveiled the poignant teaser on September 30, with the clip showing the 27-year-old listening to words of encouragement from his mother.

In the message, she tells him:

“Keep your head up, continue to walk by faith, not by sight… Don’t give up, never give up.”

 

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The emotional reveal doubles as the launchpad for ‘World’s Greatest,’ which arrives October 1.

The song ushers in fresh material from the ‘Old Town Road’ hitmaker after a turbulent stretch away from the spotlight.

Indeed, the release follows Nas’ stint in rehab and his candid disclosure earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At the time, he stressed that he was feeling healthier and confirmed that new music was firmly on the way.

Now, following immense personal loss, that promise is taking shape in particularly poignant form.

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