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Lil Nas X Addresses 'J Christ' Rollout Criticism: 'I Messed Up Really Bad'

While the 24-year-old doesn't apologize for his controversial music video, he acknowledged the backlash for his Communion promo video.

He added that "no disrespect" was intended with the "J Christ" music video, having assumed that by not showing a devil figure, there would be an "understanding" that he wasn't trying to "diss Christianity." In a May 2021 interview with GQ Style, the artist recalled growing up surrounded by religion with his gospel singer father. In the diary film, Lil Nas X discusses his career and his place in the pop world as a Black and queer performer.

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