The paintings for Lil Nas X’s upcoming unmarried proves he hasn’t utterly repented from his trolling techniques.
The rapper, 24, unveiled the paintings for his comeback music “J Christ” on Monday, January 8, taking his newfound “Christian era” in a slightly blasphemous path. The artwork, shared by way of social media, depicts Lil Nas X crucified upon a work of wooden that gave the impression warped and virtually throbbing. 5 folks — every dressed in jewellery, spiked collars, plaid skirts and different anachronistic mall goth equipment — are noticed hoisting up the crucifix whilst the musician reclines at the pass
“My new single is dedicated to the man who had the greatest comeback of all time,” Lil Nas X wrote by way of X, including that his new music will arrive Friday, January 12.
The Grammy winner’s tweet additionally incorporated a clip of him dressed in silver go-go boots and an identical crown of thorns whilst posing towards a crucifix product of gold blocks. As a heavenly refrain performed from above, the blocks shifted and reworked into holy armor to give protection to Lil Nas X (who was once born Montero Lamar Hill).
The speedy response to the “J Christ” paintings was once blended. Some supporters tweeted their approval — “this is so blasphemy, I Loved,” for instance — whilst critics shared their disapproval of Lil Nas X emulating Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. “Can you make a song where you don’t mock any religion?” requested one X consumer. “I don’t care either way as I’m not too religious, but the whole mocking religion thing is starting to get played out,” added any other.
MY NEW SINGLE IS DEDICATED TO THE MAN WHO HAD THE GREATEST COMEBACK OF ALL TIME!
J CHRIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
00:00 EST
BE THERE! %.twitter.com/JEX6sSTft5— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 8, 2024
Lil Nas X first hinted that he was once getting into a “Christian era” in November 2023 when he shared a snippet of latest tune in a video shared by way of social media. “Father, stretch my hands / The longest road seems to last the longest / Help me with my plans,” he sang. “Everything seems to go to nowhere / Oh, free me from worry and wanting pity / Free me from all this envy in me / I don’t want these feelings / I call on angels / I’m trying hard to face my pain.”
In December, Lil Nas X introduced SaveNasX.com, a throwback website online that mocked him for being a “DEVIL-WORSHIPING pop artist.” The web site additionally famous that it were over 800 days since he had launched his debut album, Montero. That album’s name observe, “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” changed into notorious for its tune video, which depicted Lil Nas X using a stripper pole right down to hell. He then gave the satan a lap dance ahead of snapping Devil’s neck to suppose the position of king of the underworld.
The video, at the side of the failed try to promote 666 pairs of changed Nikes equipped with satanic imagery (and a drop of human blood within the shoes’ soles), drew the ire of basic non secular leaders.
Lately, Dave Chappelle mocked the video, which the comic stated confirmed Lil Nas X “suck[ing] the devil’s d–k at 10 o’clock on BET while all the kids are awake and can see.” The “Industry Baby” rapper shrugged off the complaint, pronouncing that the video was once 3 years outdated. “Me and the devil broke up,” he tweeted. “Y’all are acting like children of divorce.”