Here’s a fresh gist, guys – a Christian college in Virginia is setting the record straight, refuting Lil Nas X’s claims that he’s been accepted for biblical studies.
Lil Nas X dropped a tweet on Tuesday, Jan. 9, sharing what seemed like an acceptance letter from Liberty University. “I know Twitter hates me right now, but I want y’all to know I’m literally about to go to college for biblical studies in the fall,” he wrote. “Not everything is a troll! Anyway, I’m a student again! Let’s gooo.”
Now, this tweet rolled out right before Lil Nas X’s upcoming song, “J Christ,” so it’s safe to say this might just be another marketing stunt for his new music.
The track’s artwork, scheduled to drop with a video this Friday, has stirred some controversy, with folks suggesting it’s making a mockery of Christianity. Lil Nas X fired back, clarifying that he was not disrespecting anything.
According to him, Jesus’s image has been part of art throughout history worldwide, and he’s not here to mock. He’s just asking people to stop gatekeeping a religion that’s been around longer than any of us. Straight from the horse’s mouth – “STFU.”
Liberty University Clears the Air that Lil Nas X Did Not Apply to Attend the School
Setting the record straight! Liberty University, in response to Lil Nas X’s claim of acceptance, told TMZ that the artist didn’t even apply to attend the school.
“We can confirm that Liberty University did not issue the Montero Hill ‘acceptance letter’ posted yesterday to social media, and we have no record of Montero Hill applying to the University,” the statement read. Liberty University emphasizes its commitment to Christian faith and welcomes all to apply.
It’s worth noting that the tweet got flagged by the community, pointing out that the letter was signed by the former president, Jerry Falwell, who passed away in 2007. The current president is Dondi E. Costin.
This tweet seems to be in line with Lil Nas X’s pattern of drumming up attention ahead of new music drops. His upcoming song, “J Christ,” is set to release with an accompanying video this Friday.
The artwork has stirred some controversy, with accusations of mockery, but Lil Nas X made it clear he’s not disrespecting anyone’s beliefs.
According to him, Jesus’s image has been a part of global art history, and he’s not here to make fun of anything. It’s just a reminder to stop gatekeeping a religion that predates us all. In his own words, “STFU.”
The Release of “J Christ” by Montero
The 24-year-old rapper just dropped a bomb on Friday, January 12, unleashing “J Christ,” the lead single from his upcoming album. Now, let’s talk visuals – Lil Nas X, aka Montero Lamar Hill, is the big boss in an afterlife filled with celebrity impersonators like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Kanye West, and Barack Obama. They’re all on a stairway to heaven, meeting up with the “Old Town Road” maestro at the pearly gates.
While stomping down a heavenly runway, Lil Nas X drops some lines about how last year was quiet, and now he’s on Mariah, ready to take it higher. Oh, and there’s a moonwalking Michael Jackson impersonator in the mix. The party then shifts to hell, where the Lil Nas X of “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” is living his best life.
Now, here’s where the nostalgia kicks in – a callback to the rapper’s past controversies. Picture this: godly Lil Nas X going one-on-one with a devil in a basketball showdown.
And check this out – a devil rocking the infamous MSCHF x Lil Nas X Satan Shoes, those Nike Max Air 97s with satanic imagery and a drop of blood. (Remember the lawsuit with Nike? Yeah, they settled that.)
But that’s not all – there’s a cheerleading squad, a Coachella-style crucifixion party, and a fashion moment when Lil Nas X turns the lamb of God’s fleece into a Met Gala-worthy look. The video wraps up with Lil Nas X teasing “Day Zero,” a fresh start, and signing off with a quote from 2 Corinthians.
Oh, and here’s a fun fact – this video marks Lil Nas X’s debut as a solo director. According to the press release, it’s all about the artist choosing to express his spirituality in his unique way.
Now, about Lil Nas X’s move into Christian imagery – it follows the stir caused by “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” in 2021, where he got the boot from heaven due to his sexuality.
The video’s message got kinda lost in the uproar about Lil Nas X pole-dancing his way down to hell and giving Satan a lap dance. Talk about making an entrance!
What Really Led to Lil Nas X Posting Fake Acceptance Letter?
Before dropping “J Christ,” Lil Nas X declared the dawn of his “Christian era.” He took a jab at those who labeled him a “devil-worshiping pop artist” by launching a website, and he even threw in a fake acceptance letter from Liberty University, a Christian college. (By the way, the school’s reps denied any record of Lil Nas X applying.)
Predictably, Lil Nas X’s bold moves have ruffled some feathers, but he’s standing his ground. Taking to Twitter on Monday, January 8, he made it clear: “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 s–t. y’all just gotta stop trying to gatekeep a religion that was here before any of us were even born.” The man’s got a point – art and religion have been intertwined for ages.
And then He Got a Community Noted
Well, it looks like Lil Nas X got called out for playing games on Twitter. Elon Musk’s Community Notes feature caught him red-handed. Once you get the community noted, there’s no turning back.
Now, the note on his post reads, “This is an altered image. Jerry Falwell, the former President of Liberty University, passed away in 2007. The current President of Liberty University is Dondi. E. Costin.”
Liberty University isn’t taking this lightly and has issued a public statement about Lil Nas X’s prank. “We can confirm that Liberty University did not issue the Montero Hill ‘acceptance letter’ posted yesterday to social media, and we have no record of Montero Hill applying to the University,” a spokesperson said.
Whether it was a deliberate hoax to mess with Christians or Lil Nas X simply being foolish, both scenarios come off as lame and cringe-worthy.
By the way, if you’re looking for some real rap, check out Nas – he’s the genuine deal and hasn’t resorted to desperate attention-seeking like Lil Nas X.
