Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Elton John discusses friendship with Lil Nas X: “I just love what he does”
During an appearance on Capitol FM, the legendary singer described LNX as “stoic” and “very intelligent” when discussing his relationship with the hip-hop star. “Well, I loved him anyway when he did Old Town Road and he came out,” he explained. “This is very unusual for a Black hip-hop artist to come out in a very homophobic area of the music community.” The Tiny Dancer artist went on to reveal that the two first met at an award show and again during their UberEats advertising campaign shoot. “I got to meet him at the iHeartRadio Awards in LA.
We just did an advertising campaign in America which was very funny,” he said. “So we’ve become quite close and I just love what he does.
