Lil Nas X is renowned for his wicked sense of humor. However, the star has taken to social media to get serious about the backlash that has engulfed him following the release of his latest single ‘J Christ.’

As reported, the 24-year-old declares on the track that he’s “back like J Christ” (referring to Jesus Christ) and, in the song’s accompanying visual, he dresses as Jesus, Moses, and Noah.

And while it appeared like the performer was keen to lean all the way into the controversy, he has expressed both a pivot and an apology…of sorts.

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Khalid is toasting the past, present, and future!

For, the performer seized the here and now to bask in two seismic achievements and tease new music.

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Ariana Grande looks set to make a landing atop the Official UK Singles Chart with her brand new release ‘yes, and?’

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There is more heat being unleashed in the fiery feud between Jada Kingdom and Stefflon Don. For, the former has kicked off the week with yet another diss aimed at her nemesis named ‘Accept Dat.’

The pair’s lyrical rift was amplified when Steff debuted ‘Dat A Dat,’ which Kingdom clapped back at with ‘London Bed.’ Sparks flew afresh when Steff deployed ‘Dead Dyal Walking.’

Kingdom responded with  ‘Steff Lazarus,’ with Steff returning serve with ‘Dead Gyal Talking.’

And now there’s ‘Accept Dat.’

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Doja Cat looks to be cooking up a possible sequel to her latest album ‘Scarlet.’

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Lil Nas X may be receiving all sorts of backlash for the religious overtones in the song and video for his new single ‘J Christ,’ but praise is pouring in from a surprising source – the Church of Satan. 

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Ariana Grande is inviting fans into her creative process.

As reported, the Pop darling is blazing the streaming scene and digital sales tally with her new single ‘yes, and?’ – the lead release from her forthcoming seventh studio album.

Equally renowned for her soaring vocal ability and her ear for a hit, Grande has shared intimate footage of herself crafting the cut in the studio.

From stacking to adlibs to production (the latter of which the songbird has a listed credit for), the diva shines in earnest.

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Perrie Edwards is powering ahead with her solo launch.

And while the Little Mix star isn’t quite ready to serve up the eagerly anticipated material just yet, she has offered a titillating update. One that makes clear that firm plans are in place.

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Ariana Grande has been a trending topic since the release of her infectious new single ‘yes, and?’ along with its cinematic music video.

Much of the discourse has centered on the potency of the Max Martin and Ilya-produced track and the 30-year-old’s long-awaited return to the spotlight.

However, many have also been vocal in pointing to the similarities between Grande’s Christian Breslauer-directed visual and Paula Abdul‘s iconic ‘Cold Hearted’ clip from 1989.

With the comparisons making their way to Abdul’s orbit head below to find out what she had to say.

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Justin Timberlake is revving up the buzz machine for his return.

For, after wiping his social media and sending fans into a frenzy, the NSYNC frontman has announced a free show in his hometown.

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Drake has long had a polarizing presence in Hip-Hop. And new remarks from Mos Def look set to ignite debate afresh

In one regard, there’s the gargantuan success that the Canadian MC continues to achieve – as well as the legion of loyal fans that lap up his every release.

Yet, critique and a career-long discourse around his output as a “rapper” has been ever-present.

And, in a new interview, Mos Def makes clear how he categorizes Drizzy.

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Lil Nas X has spent much of the week promoting his newly released single ‘J Christ.’

And while much of his time has been apportioned to teasing the track and its controversial video (in which he recreates many biblical scenes as Jesus, Moses, and more), the 23-year-old has also poured time into clapping back at his critics.

Including those who have been comparing him to the likes of Lady Gaga and Madonna.

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