Rapper Lil Nas X shared his ‘pregnancy’ reveal in order to promote his debut album Monetro (Picture: AP/TikTok)

Lil Nas X has revealed that he is expecting his… debut album.

The American rapper was seen cradling his ‘baby bump’ during a sensational ‘pregnancy’ photoshoot for People Magazine, which he also shared on Instagram.

Donning a flowing white ensemble and matching floral headband while holding a bouquet of flowers, the 22-year-old, who has attracted controversy for his previous stunts, looked in his element during the shoot.

‘SURPRISE! I can’t believe i’m finally announcing this. My little bundle of joy “MONTERO” is due September 17, 2021,[sic]’ Lil Nas, real name Montero Lamar Hill, announced his namesake album.

The Old Town Road rapper was met with criticism over the shoot, with one person tweeting: ‘I really tired of lil nas .. his ugly a** to much … f** roach.’

The artist responded with: ‘You really on here calling a young mother to be ugly?’ before proceeding to call out others who left negative comments.

The rapper hit back at criticism over the shoot (Picture: Twitter)

It was soon too much for the star, who later tweeted: ‘Let me get offline, all of this negative energy is not good for the baby.’

Meanwhile, during his interview with People, Lil Nas X said he came up with the pregnancy idea while listening to Megan Thee Stallion’s verse on his new song Dolla Sign Slime.

He explained: ‘I was like, “Oh my God, this is amazing,” so I immediately called my stylist.’

Lil Nas X continued to show off his ‘bump’ to promote his new album (Twitter: Lil Nas X/TikTok)

The Call Me By Your Name hitmaker has collaborated with some famous friends on his 15-track debut studio album.

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The likes of Sir Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat will feature on the album.

Sir Elton features on a track titled One of Me, whilst Am I Dreaming features Miley, a song title that perfectly sums up our feelings about these collaborations.

Lil Nas X was forced to go offline after receiving negativity (Picture: Twitter)

Lil Nas X has collaborated with his famous friends on his 15 track debut studio album (Picture: AP)

Also featured is Jack Harlow, who raps on single Industry Baby, which debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

These high-profile collabs on his first album show how Lil Nas X has already made his mark on the music industry.

Sir Elton recently referred to the star as ‘a hero of mine’ after Lil Nas X presented him with the icon award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Montero is available to pre-order now, available September 17.

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