Lil Nas X denies making “mockery of Christ” in new ‘J Christ’ single cover art

nme.com:

Lil Nas X has responded to those accusing him of making a “mockery of Christ” with the artwork for his upcoming song.The apparent backlash towards the rapper and singer came after he shared news of a new single, set to arrive later this week.Titled ‘J Christ’, the track follows his breakthrough debut album ‘Montero’ in 2021, and sees him lying outstretched on a cross for the single artwork.

Announcing the new music yesterday (January 8), he shared the image with the caption “My new single is dedicated to the man who had the greatest comeback of all time!”He also shared a picture on X/Twitter, featuring four photos of himself in priest robes with the words: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.”MY NEW SINGLE IS DEDICATED TO THE MAN WHO HAD THE GREATEST COMEBACK OF ALL TIME!

J CHRISTJANUARY 12, 202400:00 ESTBE THERE! pic.twitter.com/JEX6sSTft5— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 8, 2024New song and visual next week! –Official art dropping soon.