Followers are dropping their holy sh—.
Lil Nas X isn’t any stranger to stirring up controversy, and the premiere of his new music video “J Christ” isn’t any exception.
Impersonators of Barack Obama, Mariah Carey, Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Ice Spice, and extra all attended the rapper’s crimson carpet occasion Thursday forward of its launch on midnight.
The Obama impersonator hit the Griddy, a viral dance popularized by Minnesota Vikings large receiver Justin Jefferson, for the cameras whereas “Carey” dripped in diamonds, together with her signature butterfly rings, trying eerily much like the “Fantasy” singer.
Nevertheless, the gag grew to become extra obvious when the Sheeran impersonator hit the carpet.
Though the stand-in sported a blue and black flannel and orange scruff, his look higher resembled a nasty Halloween Halloween costume than the precise “Considering Out Loud” crooner.
In the meantime, the West impersonator was fairly convincing at first look because the crimson carpet lookalike wearing all black with a “Donda” bulletproof vest, much like the type the “Heartless” rapper sported lately. He accessorized the look with a reproduction of West’s diamond Jesus chain.
A doppelgänger of West’s longtime rival Swift then arrived on the occasion in a silver fringe gown and bob haircut, paying homage to the “1989” period.
A Michael Jackson impersonator adopted, mocking lots of the King of Pop’s actions — all settle for the enduring moonwalk.
Many followers really feel Nas X did rapper Ice Spice soiled as her impersonator was a person carrying a bandeau high and jorts which framed his massive ole beer stomach. The one indicator that the impressionist was imitating the “Deli” rapper was a wig of her signature curly orange hair.
Earlier than the night time was over impersonators of Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Elizabeth, and Dolly Parton additionally flooded the crimson carpet.
The Publish has contacted a rep for Nas X for remark.
The impersonators may also seemingly seem within the music video for “J Christ” as they appeared in a teaser clip as properly.
Followers on X, the platform beforehand referred to as Twitter, couldn’t assist however pontificate on the “Business Child” artist’s newest gimmick.
“Why did they do Ice Spice like that omg!??!?!” one tweeted.
“The Ice Spice one appears offensive idk?” one other said.
Another person said of the tactic, “Using their names for algorithm promo is crazy.”
Spectators also had differing opinions on whether recruiting the impersonators was “gorgeous and legendary” or “cringe.”
“They actually nailed this,” one supporter cheered.
“Stop promoting this mess,” a hater rebutted.
“That is bizarre,” one other stated.
“Why it looks AI generated,” someone else slammed the carpet.
“That do look like Kanye tho,” another admitted.
Nas X has additionally relied on spiritual imagery to advertise the discharge of “J Christ,” depicting himself as Jesus on the cross for the one’s paintings and falsely claiming that he plans to attend the conservative Liberty College for Biblical research.
He launched his final album, “Montero” in September 2021.
