Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis is in the spotlight—this time, not for her music, but for a major controversy surrounding religious symbols. Her new music video for True Blue is drawing criticism for what many see as a disrespectful portrayal of religious symbols, sparking a religious symbols controversy.
What’s the Controversy About?
The visuals from the video show Tommy painted blue, wearing a gold bikini, a red bindi, and gold jewelry—a look that appears to resemble Hindu goddess Kali. She also makes sensual gestures with a Christian cross, further sparking outrage and adding to the religious symbols controversy.
This blend of sacred imagery and provocative scenes has led to an online firestorm. The hashtag #BoycottTommyGenesis is trending across platforms, with fans, religious groups, and public figures calling the video “blasphemous” and demanding it be taken down due to the religious symbols controversy.
Reactions from the Public and Celebrities
The backlash has been swift:
- Indian rapper Raftaar slammed the video, calling it a “mockery of my religion”, and urged people to report the content.
- Social media users wrote: “You’ve offended both Hinduism and Christianity in one go. That’s not art, that’s mockery.”
- Another added: “Stop using our Gods for cheap fame. This is not edgy—it’s just ignorant.”
Quick Facts
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Video Released On | June 20, 2025 |
| Artist Background | Canadian of Tamil–Swedish descent, based in Vancouver |
| Education | Studied film and sculpture at Emily Carr University |
| Known For | Bold, sexual, and experimental visuals; previously collaborated with Charli XCX and modeled for Calvin Klein |
| Current Status | No apology issued. The video is still live on YouTube. |
| Public Reaction | Over 30,000 mentions in 24 hours; #BoycottTommyGenesis trending in India, UK, and US |
Art or Offense?
Tommy Genesis is known for pushing artistic boundaries. But this time, critics argue she’s crossed a cultural line. Using religious symbols in sexualized performances is being seen as deeply offensive, especially in multi-faith societies like India and beyond, contributing to the ongoing religious symbols controversy.
Similar controversies have occurred before. Artists like Beyoncé and Madonna have also faced backlash for misusing cultural icons. But the question remains:
Where do we draw the line between creative freedom and cultural respect?
What Are People Saying?
“This is NOT cultural appreciation. It’s straight-up religious disrespect.”
— A user comment under the video
“Using Maa Kali’s image like this is disgusting. Pull this video down now.”
— Fan tweet under #BoycottTommyGenesis
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What Happens Now?
Will Tommy Genesis respond to the backlash over the religious symbols controversy? Will YouTube take the video down if flagged by enough users? Or will this become just another viral controversy that fades with time?
Stay tuned to EveryAna.com for real-time updates and honest coverage on stories that matter.
Your Turn
Is this art or an insult to religion?
Drop your opinion in the comments. Let’s keep the discussion open—and respectful.
