Lil Nas X shares artwork and details of new single ‘J Christ’: “Dedicated to the man who had the best comeback of all time”

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Lil Nas X has shared new details and the artwork for his new single ‘J Christ’.Last week, the singer revealed that he will return with a new single and self-directed music video.

He released his debut album ‘Montero’ in 2021 and announced just before the end of the year that a new song would be coming soon, paired with his first-ever self-directed video.Taking to X/Twitter, Lil Nas X confirmed that his new single will be released this week on Friday, January 12. “My new single is dedicated to the man who had the greatest comeback of all time!,” tweeted the singer along with the track’s title ‘J Christ’ and the single’s artwork.

Check it out below.PRESAVE:https://t.co/LrFAtEUdzB pic.twitter.com/UGyNWbfUdG— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 8, 2024He also shared the link the website: beginingisnear.com, which takes fans to a landing page with links to pre-save the track on Spotify and Apple Music and has a background of what appears to be a stairway to heaven.Along with the link, the singer shared a video clip of himself crucified wearing sliver cowboy boots with his crucifix then turning into armor similar to how Transformers transform from cars into robots.To preview the track and announce its release, Lil Nas X shared a picture on X featuring four photos of himself in priest robes and the words: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.”On Instagram, he added: “i know it’s been 2 years but….yall ready for a show?”New song and visual next week! –Official art dropping soon.