Rapper Tommy Genesis sparks online outrage for dressing as Maa Kali in an explicit music video; Netizens demand that the artist delete the clip
Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis is facing heat after posting clips from his latest track, 'True Blue.' The clips shared on her social media handle show the rapper in blue body paint, with gold jewellery and a bindi.
She is also holding a cross as she performs in this look, which netizens believe resembles the sacred Hindu goddess
Maa Kali
. Tommy Genesis is being criticised for blatantly disregarding Hindu religious sentiments and hurting the Christian communities.
What is 'True Blue'?
'True Blue' is one of the tracks from the rapper's upcoming album Genesis. The music video for it was released on Saturday, and it caught attention for its controversial visuals.
Tommy Genesis's entire look - the blue paint, golden bikini, jewelry, and stilettos had sparked an online debate. Adding to it, there's a point in the video where she is seen licking a crucifix, which many found provocative and plain disrespectful.
Netizens demand that Rapper Tommy Genesis delete the video
Losing their composure over the disturbing imagery, netizens have strongly criticized the video.
'Appropriating Hindu culture has become a trend among these so-called Westerners.
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My culture isn't your aesthetic (sic)," wrote a user.
'Man, I'm so disappointed with what you did with that cross in the video. That's just straight-up disrespectful - and I'm not only talking about the licking (sic),' mentioned another.
In a long comment, a user pointed - 'Using Maa Kali as some edgy aesthetic? Disgusting. She's not a costume, not a mood board, not a visual gimmick. She's divine — powerful, sacred, and deeply loved.
This isn't art, it's mockery. You don't get to strip a goddess of her dignity just to look 'bold.' The fact that this keeps happening to our faith while people stay silent is exactly the problem.
We're done being quiet. Maa Kali isn't here for your clout or your creative 'vision.' Keep her name out of your fake spiritual narratives. Enough is enough.'
At the same time, many demanded that the artist delete the video. Messages like - 'DELETE THIS VIDEO,' 'delete this, you still got time.',
'Kindly remove the reel,' 'Delete this true blue Song On youtube And Instagram,' and more flooded the comment section.
On the other hand, one internet user very politely urged, 'This is very unpleasant, @tommygenesis As An Artist i know it takes alott to produce a video but You can not disrespect people sentiments.. Still got time , Remove it 🙏'
The rapper is yet to respond to the matter.
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