Having watched the hoopla around the respective music videos for ‘Montero‘ era singles ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ ‘Industry Baby,’ and ‘That’s What I Want’ help hoist them to top 10 debuts on the Billboard Hot 100, Lil Nas X is no stranger to utilizing the power of visuals to help yield a hit.

That controversial formula didn’t exactly wield the desired results when employed for his most recent release ‘J Christ‘ – a jaw-dropping visual filled with sacrilegious imagery including depictions of LNX being crucified like Jesus and playing basketball with Satan.

Quickly going back to the drawing board, the GRAMMY winner is already moving on to the polarizing tune’s follow-up.

-photo courtesy: LNX’s official Instagram

Taking to social media on Monday (January 22), the rapper-singer (born Montero Hill) confirmed the ‘J Christ’ successor is slated for release next week.

“We made it to Billboard,” Hill started his post in reference to the lukewarm reception of ‘J Christ.’ “I don’t want y’all to think I take this for granted! I appreciate you and adore you. New song next week!”

At writing, he has not confirmed which day next week the unknown tune will be released.

The announcement came the same day Billboard unveiled its refreshed Hot 100 which saw ‘J Christ’ – the lead single to his yet-titled sophomore album – printed at #69 following an aggressive week of promotion by the controversial star.

Here are the numbers that supported its modest arrival.

• Streaming ≈ 6.9 million U.S.-based streams
• Sales ≈ 1,500 digital downloads
• Radio airplay ≈ 7.3 million audience impressions

Albeit higher than industry analyst predictions, the #69 opening marks one of the lowest first-week Hot 100 appearances of Hill’s career yet (among official singles); only his megahit ‘Old Town Road’ (#83) and ‘Montero’ tune ‘Lost in the Citadel’ (#90) premiered lower.

Until we learn more about the ‘J Christ’ follow-up, look below to see who joins him on the updated edition of TGJ’s Chart Check.

Hot 100 This Week

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