Rapper Lil Nas X continued to promote his new “Christian era” album on Tuesday (Jan. 9) by falsely claiming he had been accepted to Liberty University, one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, for the biblical studies program starting in the fall of 2024.
“I know twitter hates me right now but I want Y’all to know I’m literally about to go to college for biblical studies in the fall. Not everything is a troll! Anyways I’M A STUDENT AGAIN! LETS GOOO,” the “Satan Shoes” creator posted.
In addition to his announcement, Lil Nas X shared an image of what appeared to many to be a real acceptance letter from one of the university’s former presidents, Jerry Falwell. It was unclear whether Lil Nas X’s fake letter was intended to come from Liberty University’s founder, Jerry Falwell Sr., or his son, Jerry Falwell Jr.
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The letter congratulated Montero Hill, which is Lil Nas X’s legal name, for being accepted for this year’s fall 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 admission committee is dedicated to selecting students to the highest caliber,” the fake acceptance letter read. “We believe you are one of these students, and we are confident you will be an outstanding addition to our student body.”
The letter concluded, “Now is your time to train as a Champion for Christ.”
A Liberty University official confirmed with ChurchLeaders that the letter is “a total hoax,” saying, “It is likely some kind of publicity stunt to get media attention around his upcoming album.”
“No one at the university has had any communication with him whatsoever,” the Liberty University official added.
Former Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. replied to Lil Nas X’s post, telling the outspoken gay rapper that although he knows this is a “joke,” he wouldn’t have hesitated to sign an acceptance letter for the “Montero” rapper.
I know twitter hates me right now but i want yall to know im literally about to go to college for biblical studies in the fall. Not everything is a troll! Anyways IM A STUDENT AGAIN! LETS GOOO pic.twitter.com/kTYbjevyZ7
— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 9, 2024
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