As Lil Nas X ascends into his Christian era, one Christian organization is making it clear that it has nothing to do with the superstar — and that's Liberty University.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday (January 9), the “Industry Baby” rapper claimed he was accepted into the Christian school founded by evangelical conservative Jerry Falwell Sr., with an emphasis on “Christian leadership and biblical studies.” according to a photo of a purported acceptance letter signed by the late Falwell himself. In his caption, Lil Nas confirmed the document's authenticity, saying “it's not all trolls.”
While that may be true, Liberty University wants you to know that the singer's post was actually a troll. In a statement shared with Advertising sign, A university spokesperson said Lil Nas X would not be attending school in the fall. “We can confirm that Liberty University did not issue Montero Hill's 'acceptance letter' that was posted on social media yesterday, and we have no record of Montero Hill applying to the university,” the statement said.
“Liberty University exists to glorify God by equipping men and women in higher education with fidelity to the Christian faith expressed through the Holy Scriptures,” the statement continued. “We continue to pray for America and for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be proclaimed in this country. We welcome everyone to apply and join Liberty University.”
The news comes as Lil Nas X promotes his upcoming new single “J CHRIST“, which he dedicated to to “THE MAN WHO HAD THE GREATEST RETURN OF ALL TIME”, Jesus Christ. In a teaser for the song's upcoming music video, celebrities who appear to be impersonating stars like Taylor Swift, Oprah, Barack Obama, Kanye West and Mariah Carey climb a giant ladder into the sky.
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