[Editor’s note] This post has been updated to reflect that Nas is pretty clearly trolling.
Lil Nas X continues to tease his new era. This Friday (January 12), the rapper and troll extraordinaire will drop “J Christ,” the lead single to his upcoming sophomore album, and the kick-off to what he’s been describing as his “Christian era.” In the days leading up to the single drop, Lil Nas X is reinforcing the idea that he is a good, Christian boy.
Today (January 9), Lil Nas X took to Instagram to share what appears to be an acceptance letter from Liberty University. The letter indicates that Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, will enter the school’s Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies program in the fall.
“As we seek to build a campus community exemplifying strong academic achievement and an unwavering commitment to the Christian faith, our admissions committee is dedicated to selecting students of the highest caliber,” reads the letter. “We believe you are one of those students, and we are confident you will make an outstanding addition to our student body.”
However, the acceptance letter was pretty obviously digitally manipulated, as a note on Twitter makes clear. Jerry Falwell, the former president of Liberty University, passed away in 2007. He was also notoriously one of the leaders of the “Christian” right wing’s hateful outlook toward the LGBTQ+ community. Jerry Falwell Jr., his son and successor as president, was ousted from the role in 2020 amid a sex scandal.
Lil Nas X assured fans he is taking his studies seriously upon his evident enrollment.
“I know some of yall hate me right now but i want yall to know im literally about to go to college for biblical studies in the fall,” he said in the post’s caption. Not everything is a troll! Anyways IM A STUDENT AGAIN! LETS GOOO”
You can read the full acceptance letter below.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C15fQuqtumR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Dear Montero Hill,
Congratulations! You have been officially accepted to Liberty University for the Fall 2024 semester with a Dual Concentration in Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies.
As we seek to build a campus community exemplifying strong academic achievement and an unwavering commitment to the Christian faith, our admissions committee is dedicated to selecting students of the highest caliber. We believe you are one of those students, and we are confident you will make an outstanding addition to our student body.
At Liberty, we specialize in preparing students to succeed — not just as professionals in the workplace, but as citizens who glorify God in their calling and communities. During your time at Liberty, you will be monitored by faculty who bring real-world experience to the classroom and take a personal interest in the success of their students. We are committed to investing in the lives of our students and helping them realize their God-given potential.
Montero, the entire Liberty family congratulates you! Now is your time to train as a Champion for Christ.
