Lil Nas X premiered the music video for his new single, “J Christ,” on January 12, upsetting many people with the clip’s imagery.
As a result, the Georgia artist’s song has failed to debut in the Billboard Top 10. The blasphemic release only managed to debut at #69 on the Hot 100.
“we did it boys! we reached the funny number,” he tweeted. “be very proud of yourselves. this is our moment!”
we did it boys! we reached the funny number. be very proud of yourselves. this is our moment! https://t.co/lI9FkdTspb
— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 23, 2024
Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was slammed by fans who did not like him dressing up as Jesus in the music video. The rapper was accused of mocking Christianity and he even lied about being accepted into Liberty University to take Biblical studies.
Shortly after, the questionable entertainer posted an apology.
“I knew there would be some upset people simply because religion is a very sensitive topic for a lot of people. But I also didn’t mean to mock…this wasn’t a f-ck you to the Christians.”
He added, “It was literally me saying I’m back like Jesus … I know given my history with the [‘Montero (Call Me by Your Name)’] video, anything that I do related to religion can be seen as mockery. That just was not the case with this.”
Check out the official video for “J Christ” below:
