In a recent stir within the music industry, rapper and pop sensation Lil Nas X announced his upcoming single, ‘J Christ’, set to release this Friday. The announcement, accompanied by provocative artwork depicting Montero on a cross, has sparked a whirlwind of reactions.
The artist’s portrayal, showing him elevated on a cross with beams of light illuminating his face, has been met with mixed responses. Lil Nas X defended his creative choice, emphasizing respect for artistic expression and rejecting accusations of mockery. He asserts that the representation of Jesus has been a common theme in art worldwide and shouldn’t be confined by gatekeeping of religious imagery.
Amidst this controversy, Lil Nas X also revealed his directorial debut in the music video for ‘J Christ’, promising it to be his best work yet. This new era in his music career seems to be marked by a blend of religious symbolism and bold artistic statements.