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It mixed synth-pop with a melodic trap beat, moving away from the orchestral rock usually associated with the tournament.

The collaboration kicked off with a viral marketing campaign where Lil Nas X was jokingly "appointed" as the . This tongue-in-cheek persona allowed the artist to bring his signature flair to the gaming community, promising to "make the biggest anthem of all time." Breaking the "Hype" Formula

Giant, mechanized versions of League champions are controlled by real-life pro players like CoreJJ, Humanoid, and Chovy. Lil Nas X - STAR WALKIN' (League of Legends Wor...

The Making of a Modern Anthem: Lil Nas X’s "STAR WALKIN’"

Unlike previous anthems like Imagine Dragons' "Warriors" or "Rise," which relied on aggressive, cinematic swells, "STAR WALKIN’" took a different path: It mixed synth-pop with a melodic trap beat,

The accompanying music video is a love letter to the League of Legends pro scene. Set in the city of (the host of the 2022 Finals), it features:

Co-produced by Cirkut (known for hits with The Weeknd and Katy Perry), the track was designed to be as much of a radio hit as a stadium roar. The Animated Spectacle The Making of a Modern Anthem: Lil Nas

"STAR WALKIN’" initially received mixed reviews from fans who missed the "heavy" sound of previous years. However, its longevity proved its worth. It climbed the global charts and culminated in a massive , featuring a 40-foot-tall mechanical demon and a dazzling light show.