Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg praised Lil Nas X for “standing in his truth” after the country-trap artist came out on the last day of Pride month.

“@LilNasX has gone from viral sensation to groundbreaking musician. As a fan, I’m thrilled and inspired to see him standing in his truth as a member of the LGBTQ community. Welcome to the family,” Buttigieg tweeted on Tuesday.

.@LilNasX has gone from viral sensation to groundbreaking musician. As a fan, I’m thrilled and inspired to see him standing in his truth as a member of the LGBTQ community. Welcome to the family! #pride https://t.co/H81iXxCII6

— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 3, 2019

Lil Nas X, known for his hit song “Old Town Road, came out as part of the LGBTQ community on June 30. The 20-year-old tweeted a clip of his song “C7osure,” which features lyrics about breaking free, and a rainbow emoji. He also tweeted a photo of his album cover which included rainbow lights displayed on a building.

“Deadass thought i made it obvious,” Lil Nas X tweeted.

He also slammed some of the homophobic responses, including sexual jokes about his song “Old Town Road,” he received with memes and joking tweets.

“so that’s what he meant by ride til i cant no more ?????????????” pic.twitter.com/U5kck2rMYT

— nope (@LilNasX) July 1, 2019

old town road is literally about horses.

— nope (@LilNasX) July 1, 2019

just cuz i’m gay don’t mean i’m not straight

— nope (@LilNasX) July 1, 2019

just got news that i’m gay and i will no longer be streaming my music. i’m sorry that shit is just not ok.

— nope (@LilNasX) July 2, 2019

next nigga to say something offensive to me getting kissed

— nope (@LilNasX) July 2, 2019

me on instagram: in paris ?

the comments: pic.twitter.com/ZK16ReYbaH

— nope (@LilNasX) July 2, 2019