{"id":31737,"date":"2024-01-16T13:06:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T18:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=31737"},"modified":"2024-01-16T16:51:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T21:51:19","slug":"lil-nas-xs-claim-hes-attending-liberty-university-to-study-christian-leadership-is-false","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2024\/01\/lil-nas-xs-claim-hes-attending-liberty-university-to-study-christian-leadership-is-false.html","title":{"rendered":"Lil Nas X’s Claim He’s Attending Liberty University to Study Christian Leadership is False"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rapper Lil Nas X recently stirred up controversy by posting a picture on Instagram stating that he received an acceptance letter from Liberty University, a Christian college, to study Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies. In the caption, he said he would start his studies in the fall and emphasized that not everything he does is a troll.<\/p>\n

However, skepticism arose as the letter showed the incorrect name of the university president. The signature at the end of the letter belonged to Jerry Falwell, the former president, instead of the current president, Dondi Costin. Liberty University confirmed that Montero Lamar Hill, also known as Lil Nas X, was not accepted to attend the academic institution next fall despite a fake letter the rapper posted on social media claiming otherwise.<\/p>\n

Lil Nas X\u2019s actions are part of his promotional strategy for his upcoming single, \u201cJ Christ.\u201d Earlier, he shared the cover art featuring himself on a crucifix, symbolizing a parody of Jesus\u2019 crucifixion, with a caption expressing dedication to the \u201cman who had the greatest comeback of all time.\u201d He continued the theme in another clip, where he is portrayed nailed to a gold cross that transforms into a mechanical suit complete with a halo.<\/p>\n

Despite his content\u2019s provocative imagery and controversial nature, Lil Nas X claimed to be continuing the joke about his dedication to the Christian faith. Beyond his music promotion, Lil Nas X has engaged in bizarre clips on social media, alleging that he was \u201cblackballed\u201d from releasing music in 2023 for \u201cpromoting God to the masses.\u201d He accused the music industry of being \u201cwicked\u201d and threatened to expose other artists. Additionally, he posted a clip of standing next to police officers, suggesting he would be with the police department for the next five days before exposing the music industry\u2019s alleged mistreatment of him, stating that \u201cevil will not stop what God has planned.\u201d<\/p>\n

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