Singer Lil Nas X recently made headlines with a surprising claim that he was accepted to study at the Christian college, Liberty University. The announcement came in the wake of controversy surrounding his song “J Christ” and its religious implications.
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The 24-year-old American singer, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, shared what appeared to be an acceptance letter from Liberty University on social media. He expressed his intention to pursue Christian leadership and biblical studies, stating, “I know some of y’all hate me right now but I want y’all to know I’m literally about to go to college for biblical studies in the fall. Not everything is a troll! Anyway, I’m A STUDENT AGAIN! LETS GOOO.”
However, Liberty University swiftly responded, denying any association with the artist. A spokesman for the university told TMZ, “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 university, known for its commitment to Christian values, added, “Liberty University exists to glorify God by equipping men and women in higher education in fidelity to the Christian faith expressed through the Holy Scriptures. We continue to pray for America and for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be proclaimed across this land. We welcome all to apply and join us at Liberty University.”
Adding to the confusion, the letter shared by Lil Nas X was signed by Jerry Falwell, who passed away in 2007. This incident follows the artist’s previous engagement with religious themes, which has often sparked debate. He recently shared provocative artwork depicting himself as a Christ-like figure, defending his artistic choice by saying, “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.”
In a defiant response to the backlash, Lil Nas X tweeted, “I’m not making fun of st. Y’all just gotta stop trying to gatekeep a religion that was here before any of us were even born. stfu [shut the fk up]. ‘MY NEW SINGLE IS DEDICATED TO THE MAN WHO HAD THE GREATEST COMEBACK OF ALL TIME!'”
