Lil Nas X has shared a defiant message for his “haters” after reaching number one with his new single, Montero (Call Me By Your Name).

The track, which is a celebration of gay sexuality, has been criticized by conservatives in the US, who have called it “depraved” and “evil”.

But the song has topped the charts in the US and UK, thanks in part to the spotlight his critics have shone on it.

“I hope my haters are sad,” he said in response. “I hope they are crying.”

Referring to the his chances at the prestigious Grammy Awards, he added: “I want your tears to fill my Grammy cup.”

It is the star’s second number one after Old Town Road, the country-rap crossover that spent a record 19 weeks at the top of the US chart in 2019.