LiI Nas X Celebrates “J Christ” Debuting at No. 69 On Billboard Hot 100
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Lil Nas X celebrates the success of his latest single “J. Christ” after a controversial roll-out. Released earlier this month, the upbeat track debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 69 on the chart dated Jan. 27.
On brand with his social media-savvy commentary, the Georgia native took to X to commemorate the chart achievement.
“we did it boys!” wrote the chart-topping artist. “we reached the funny number. be very proud of yourselves. this is our moment!”
we did it boys! we reached the funny number. be very proud of yourselves. this is our moment! https://t.co/lI9FkdTspb
— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 23, 2024
Ahead of the release of “J Christ,” Lil Nas X faced backlash for the imagery depicted in the cover art. In the image, the “Old Town Road” performer is tied to a cross. The Christian symbolism continued in the official music video where the 24-year-old displays text from the Bible.
“I know I messed up really bad this time. I can act unbothered all I want, but it’s definitely taken a mental toll on me,” explained Lil Nas X of the negative reactions. “I’m not some evil demon guy trying to destroy everybody’s values and stuff like that. That’s not me.”
He continued, “When I did the artwork, I knew there would be some upset people simply because religion is a very sensitive topic for a lot of people. But I also didn’t mean to mock — this wasn’t a f**k you to the Christians. It was literally me saying I’m back like Jesus.”
Watch the “J Christ” music video below.
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