"J Christ"
Single by Lil Nas X
ReleasedJanuary 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
Length2:33
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Nas X singles chronology
"Star Walkin'"
(2022)		 "J Christ"
(2024)
Music video
"J Christ" on YouTube

"J Christ" is a song by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X. It was released as a single on January 12, 2024, through Columbia Records.

Background and promotion

On January 3, 2024, Lil Nas X announced the release of his next single slated for release on January 12.[1] The rapper then started teasing towards a new era in early January 2024 by setting up a website containing religious and satanic imagery, prompting fans to "save him".[2] He revealed the song title and its artwork on his social media on January 8.[3] In another tweet, Hill shared a short clip promoting the track.[4] "J Christ" will coincide with the release of his upcoming documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero on HBO and Max on January 27.[5]

Music video

The song's music video was written and directed by Lil Nas X, with filming taking place in Mexico City.[6] The music video premiered on January 12, 2024, which shows several people, with those that look similar to celebrities such as singers Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, television personality Oprah Winfrey, and former President of the United States Barack Obama, walking to Heaven. The next shot then features Lil Nas X, walking in Heaven after the gates open, which also features a person bearing a resemblance to Michael Jackson, before the camera pans down to Hell, with Lil Nas X now boiling human body parts, before returning to Heaven to play a basketball game with Satan. After Lil Nas X scores a slam dunk, he performs a cheerleading sequence. The next shot features Lil Nas X being crucified similar to Jesus and being praised, before changing to a shot of Lil Nas X shearing a lamb, before panning again to him appearing in a fashion show; the show is watched by Ts Madison, who ends up alarmed with the news of a global flood. The next shot features Lil Nas X, now dressed up like Noah, leading an army of animals to an ark before the huge storm and flood hits; during the flood, Lil Nas X, sporting a golden cross, performs choreography on a rooftop. The video ends with Lil Nas X, now on the ark, sailing across the global flood. As sunshine breaks through, text appears on the screen, reading "Day Zero - A New Beginning" and "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, He is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)"[7][8]

Charts

Chart performance for "J Christ"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Netherlands (Tipparade)[9] 30

Release history

Release dates and formats for "J Christ"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 12, 2024 Columbia [10]
Italy Radio airplay Sony Italy [11]

References

  1. ↑ Trapp, Malcolm (January 3, 2024). "Lil Nas X Announces New Single And Video Dropping Next Week: "Y'all Ready For A Show?"". Rap-Up. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ Abraham, Mya (January 5, 2024). "'Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero' Documentary Set To Premiere on HBO And Max". Vibe. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  3. ↑ Torres, Eric (January 8, 2024). "Lil Nas X Is on the Cross for New Single "J Christ"". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ Fu, Eddie (January 8, 2024). "Lil Nas X Announces New Single "J Christ"". Consequence. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ Smyth, Tom (January 7, 2024). "Lil Nas X Is Teasing His Return". Vulture. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  6. ↑ Daw, Stephen (January 12, 2024). "Lil Nas X Resurrects Himself on New Single 'J CHRIST': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ Blistein, Jon (January 12, 2024). "'He Has Risen: Lil Nas X Returns With New 'J. Christ' Video'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  8. ↑ Duong, Paul (January 12, 2024). "'Video: Lil Nas X "J Christ"'". Rap Radar. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Tipparade-lijst van week 2, 2024" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ Gonzalez, Alex (January 12, 2024). "Lil Nas X Makes A Comeback in His New 'J Christ' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ Micaletto, Ylenia (January 12, 2024). "Lil Nas X - J CHRIST (Radio Date: 12-01-2024)". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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