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He’s repenting. On Friday, Lil Nas X released his new single “J Christ” — complete with a video of him being strapped to a cross. Now, the pop star is addressing the backlash he’s faced for his Christianity-referencing rollout. In a video posted Monday, the singer apologized for some of his approach to promoting the music. “This is not to try to get everybody on my good side or whatnot. This is more so to clear my head about my own decisions. I know I messed up really bad this time,” he said in the clip. “And…

Lil Nas X set out to cause a stir with his new single ‘J Christ’ and judging from the reaction on social media he’s achieved his aim. Following the announcement that he was releasing the new song, along with the unveiling of artwork that saw the rapper posing as Jesus on a cross, the video has arrived for ‘J Christ’. The video moves between heaven and hell, and gives Lil Nas X the opportunity to sport a number of different looks. The clip was directed by the rapper and he also wrote the story for the visual.…

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This jam-packed week is filled with iconic comebacks, including Lil Nas X‘s buoyantly blasphemous track and Ariana Grande‘s sassy house-infused single. Plus, 21 Savage returns to England in full force, Kid Cudi and Jay-Z deliver star-studded features, and Kali Uchis gives us a merengue-inspired gem. Lil Nas X, “J-Christ” (YouTube) Ariana Grande, “Yes, And?” (YouTube) 21 Savage,…

The video captures the artist battling the devil in a basketball game and sailing in an ark through a global flood Lil Nas X has returned after two years in between albums — surely the musical equivalent of 40 days in the desert — with his new song, “J. Christ.” The single released alongside a provocative video, marking the artist’s solo directorial debut. The visual opens with a flock of people marching up the stairway to heaven, including a bunch of berated celebrity lookalikes with a bare…

Track is off upcoming album Undressed at the Symphony Faye Webster and Lil Yachty have teamed up for “Lego Ring,” a whimsical new track from Webster’s upcoming album Underdressed at the Symphony. The video below features the Atlanta musicians — who have been friends since middle school — sitting on a couch and debating which of Webster’s songs to play à la Guitar Hero. Yachty passes on the Atlanta Millionaires Club track “Jonny,” as well as songs from 2021’s I Know I’m Funny haha: “Sometimes,”…

Lil Nas X is set to make a comeback with the release of his new single ‘J Christ’ on 12th January 2024. The song is Lil Nas X’s first single and video in two years. Judging by the artwork for the single, which sees the rapper dressed as Jesus and tied to a cross, is sure to cause controversy especially among religious communities. Take a look at the cover below: Credit: RCA “My new single is dedicated to the man who had the greatest comeback of all time!” comments Lil Nas X. No stranger to controversy,…

Kid Cudi is getting ready to release his ninth studio album Insano on Friday — and he’s giving fans a look at its stacked, 23-song track list on Monday. A$AP Rocky joins Cudi on “Wow,” Lil Yachty appears on “Too Damn High,” and Lil Wayne is featured on “Seven.” Travis Scott collaborates on “Get Off Me” and “At the Party,” which also includes Pharrell Williams and was released in November. The album also includes a collaboration with the late XXXTentacion on Track 15, titled “X & Cud.” “Rager Boyz”…

Lil Nas X‘s interpretation of religious imagery in his creative output is extending to another level with his upcoming single, “J Christ.” Set for release on Jan. 12, the record and accompanying music video were announced alongside its cover art, which portrays the rapper being raised from the ground on a cross. “My new single is dedicated to the man who had the greatest comeback of all time,” Lil Nas X wrote about the song, which marks his first lead single and video in two years. The last time Lil Nas X began…

Lil Nas X’s documentary that captured his first global tour is coming to HBO. Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero will debut on the network on Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. ET; it will also stream on Max. The film had its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival.  The documentary follows the Grammy-winning rapper, born Montero Hill, over 60 days as he performs on his Long Live Montero tour, which supported Montero, his full-length 2021 debut album. In the diary film, Lil Nas X discusses his…

Lil Nas X and his steamy music-video fling with the devil still seem to live rent free in Dave Chappelle‘s head — that much is clear from the comedian’s latest Netflix special, “The Dreamer.”The controversial comedian closed out 2023 with a nearly hour-long stand-up show that pondered dreams of his own and those of powerful men. “The Dreamer” saw Chappelle, 50, ridicule Will Smith, praise Chris Rock and poke fun at the transgender community (again). As a grand finale, Chappelle delivered a dig about the 24-year-old…