Lil Nas X is facing backlash for an image promoting his newest single, “J Christ,” which depicts the rapper being crucified on a cross.
The 24-year-old recording artist announced the song’s upcoming release on X with a still image and a GIF further promoting the song. “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!” he wrote.
Many commenters on the platform speculated the song would be a mockery of the Christian faith and Jesus Christ.
“Oh gee whiz I’m sure this won’t be as blasphemous as possible,” conservative author Rachel Wilson replied to the photo.
Oh gee whiz I’m sure this won’t be as blasphemous as possible 😒 https://t.co/bJc23uqBUz
— Rachel Wilson (@Rach4Patriarchy) January 8, 2024
“This is demonic,” Christian rapper Bryson Gray agreed.
“Singer @LilNasX MOCKS Jesus in…
