“I felt it was time for me to try something new. I’ve made my mark on pop culture in so many ways, and now it’s time to tackle the world of gaming. I’m going to be the biggest president of League of Legends of all time. And anyway, I’m going to write the best Worlds anthem ever and put on the biggest, coolest, sexiest Worlds in the history of all Worlds,” says Lil Nas X. “STAR WALKIN’ is the only song you get to hear from now on. Swag fr!”

Lil Nas X’s first order of business as president will be to open Worlds with the competition’s highly anticipated annual anthem – this year sung by Lil Nas X himself. STAR WALKIN’ will be performed on September 23 just prior to the start of Worlds on September 29 in Mexico City. Next up, Lil Nas X and Riot Games will release a unique, co-designed skin (“Prestige Skin”) for a new League-Champion, “K’Sante the Pride of Nazumah.” Following the release, Lil Nas X will take the stage with an unforgettable live performance at the Worlds Opening Ceremony, presented by Mastercard, to kick off the World Finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday, November 5.

“Lil Nas X is the most electrifying name in the music industry. When he showed up at our headquarters and told us he was president of League and would like to join us during the Worlds, we naturally said ‘yes’,” said Naz Aletaha, Global Head of League Esports At Riot Games. “We’re all excited about his vision, passion and undeniable style, and we can’t wait to see what he brings to the Worlds stage in San Francisco this November.”