Lil Nas X denies new song cover mocks Jesus: ‘Shut the f*** up’

In the first days of 2024, Lil Nas X has already announced the release date of “J Christ,” new music that arrives on digital platforms on the 12th, as well as the cover of the single, which shows him carried on a cross. The image brought some criticism to the singer, accused of making fun of Jesus Christbut he went on social media to deny that he had this intention.

It’s worth remembering how this will be the rapper’s third new song since the release of his debut album, titled MonteroSeptember 17, 2021. In a publication made on Xbetter known as Twitter, Lil Nas X explained the artistic decision behind the cover.

“The crazy thing is that nowhere in the photo is a mockery of Jesus. The image of Jesus is used throughout history in popular art around the world,” wrote the artist, responsible for hits such as “Old Town Road,” “Panini,” “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” It is “INDUSTRY BABY.”

I’m not making fun of any sh*t. You need to stop trying to protect a religion that existed before any of us were even born. Shut the f*** up.

the crazy thing is nowhere in the picture is a mockery of jesus. Jesus’s image is used throughout history in people’s art all over the world. I’m not making fun of shit. yall just gotta stop trying to gatekeep a religion that was here before any of us were even born. stfu

— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 8, 2024