Lil Nas X Directs New Music Video, Gearing Up to Launch His 'Christian Era'

Rapper Lil Nas X, known for "Old Town Road," teased his fans on December 28 with news of an upcoming video reflecting his newfound passion for Christian music. His X.com (formerly Twitter) post states: "wrote AND directed my own music video for the first time. Excited for y’all to see. It’s the best one yet! ⛪️🤍🕊"

This update follows Lil Nas X's significant announcement on November 29 regarding his entry into a "Christian era," shared on X.com and echoed on Lil Nas X's Instagram. He posed the question: "y'all mind if I enter my Christian era?" Accompanying this announcement was a video of Lil Nas X in what appeared to be a jeans distressed skirt, a black T-shirt embellished with the print "If God Doesn't Exist, Then Who is Laughing at Us?" and a long hair wig. He is seen emerging from a car and singing a piece of a song on the empty small town night streets. The lyrics begin with "father stretch my hands / the lonely road seems to last the longest / help me with my plans / everything seems to go to nowhere / oh free me from worry and wanting pity / free me from all this envy in me / I don't want these feelings," followed by the chorus: "I call on angels / I'm trying hard to face my pain, yeah / give me hope when I feel, give me hope when I feel less."

The public's reaction to this announcement has been mixed. Some fans and celebrities have questioned the sincerity of his intentions, wondering if this new spiritual focus is genuine or merely an artistic strategy.

Lil Nas X's past, including the "Montero" music video released in 2021 and the "666" shoes, adds fuel to his current narrative. His new direction, announced at the end of November 2023, has drawn comparisons to other artists like Kanye West (Ye), who have incorporated religious themes into their work.

A key aspect of Lil Nas X's narrative is his stance on Christianity and LGBTQ+ lifestyles. He maintains that these aspects of his identity are compatible, challenging traditional views in many religious communities.