Lil Nas X is drumming up all sorts of buzz with his new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’.

Praised by some, the release has also magnetized ample critique – most notably for its video, which sees the star pole dance to hell and twerk on Satan.

Nonetheless, the song is poised to make a major splash on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to colossal streams.

As hype continues to surround the track, Nas sat down with Genius to discuss its lyrics; lyrics he says were inspired by a romantic relationship last year.

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Sex and satanism sell.  Need proof? Ask Lil Nas X.

The GRAMMY winner, thanks to the controversy surrounding the music video of his latest hit ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ is seeing his name printed atop real-time streaming and sales charts.

With industry analysts already predicting the song will premiere at #5 on next week’s Hot 100, the updated numbers may see it open even higher.

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On the “demonic” wings of his latest music video for the song ‘Montero (Call Me By My Name),’ rapper-singer Lil Nas X has been the talk of the music industry – for reasons good and bad.

The polarizing performer has some lauding him for his creativity while others are condemning the clip for its overtly sexual and sacrilegious imagery – a denouncement LNX has been busy retaliating against since the visual’s March 26 premiere.

Among those who have made headlines for criticism of the 21-year-old are fellow musicians Brian Casey (of Jagged Edge) and Joyner Lucas (click here to read), social and political commentator/author/TV personality Candace Owens, and basketballer Nick Young.  And while a number of them received a clap back from him for their commentary, Young is among the first who is apologizing for his statement.

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Nike is none too impressed with MSCHF‘s sneaker collaboration with Lil Nas X. 

Dubbed the ‘Satan Shoe,’ the limited-edition sneakers touted as a collector’s item – with exactly “666” pairs produced.

Critiqued for being blasphemous, the shoe is a reworked take on Nike Air Max ’97’s and bears the bible scripture Luke 10:18 – which refers to the story of “Satan fall(ing) like lightning from heaven.” The $1,018 price-point reflects the verse too.

What’s more, each pair is touted as featuring real human blood.

Its retail arrival was clearly timed to coincide with Nas’ video for ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ -which saw the star twerk on Satan.

Nike, however, wants nothing to do with it and is heading to court to make its point clear.

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Lil Nas X‘s latest hit ‘Call Me By Your Name’ may be burning up the charts, but he has found himself in some hot water.

For, he is being accused of swiping the song’s visuals from FKA Twigs‘s ‘Cellophane’ music video.

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Lil Nas X set headlines alight over Palm Sunday weekend when he announced a partnership with MSCHF to release 666 pairs of ‘Satan Shoes’ – a Nike Air Max that reportedly contained a drop of human blood in each pair (as we reported here).

Due in stores Monday (March 29), the collector’s item nabbed headlines for its satanic design which featured upside-down crosses, a pentagram attached to the shoe laces, and “x/666” in red embroidery on each pair.

As news of the kicks treaded on trending status, some commenters began slamming Nike for their involvement with the endorsement – a rumor the shoe giants quickly squashed.

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Rapper Joyner Lucas is the latest name to weigh-in on Lil Nas X‘s controversial video for his new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

In the cinematic clip, the 21-year-old is depicted as being cast out of heaven and sliding down a pole straight to hell where he’s shown twerking on Satan.

Following the likes of a Jagged Edge star, Candace Owens, and more, Lucas has voiced displeasure over the visual.

And he’s made clear that his gripe centers on the supposed impact on the youth.

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Lil Nas X is off to a controversy fuelled start with his new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ and it looks like it’s all leading up to the release of his debut album.

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Lil Nas X‘s polarizing, yet highly controversial new music video – ‘Call Me By Your Name’ – has been called many different things by commentators since its Friday (March 26) debut.

While fans and even celebrities like rapper Big Sean have christened the venture “creative” and “artistically daring” (as we reported here), others – like GRAMMY nominated Jagged Edge star Brian Casey – are among the critics who are slamming the Tanu Muino-directed clip as “demonic” and “satanic” for its bevy of sacrilegious imagery, which includes a scene of the 21-year-old giving Satan a lap dance.

Taking to Instagram recently to weigh in on the hoopla surrounding the visual, look inside for Casey’s lengthy statement on the matter.

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Lil Nas X says he’s heard the feedback about his new “Satan Shoes” and he’s subsequently issued an “apology.”

As reported, the performer teamed with MSCHF to create an unholy incarnation of the classic Nike Air Max ’97’s.

Deemed the ‘Satan Shoes,’ the limited-edition sneakers are touted as a collector’s item – with exactly “666” pairs produced.

Most shocking (beyond the $1,018 price-point) is the inclusion of Luke 10:18 Bible reference on the shoe  – which relays the narrative of “Satan fall(ing) like lightning from heaven.”

The arrival of shoe tallies with the release of Nas’ new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ the video for which saw the star twerk on Satan.

With time to reflect, the 21-year-old has issued a video response.

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Lil Nas X may have gone to Hell to bust it wide open for Satan in his controversial new music video, ‘Call Me By Your Name’ (click here to watch), but now the 21-year-old is ready for you to bust your wallet open in support of his latest endeavor.

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Lil Nas X marked the release of his controversial new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ by penning an open letter to his younger self.

The 21-year-old came out as a member of the LGBTQ community at the height of the popularity of breakout smash ‘Old Town Road’ in 2019 and has increasingly used his platform to express himself as authentically as he can.

Case in point his provocative latest release.

In the candid letter about the track’s arrival, Nas addresses his reasonings for ‘Montero’ and his “agenda.”

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