Lord of Hell and homophobes worst damn nightmare, Lil Nas X, was shooting at yesterday’s BET Awards in an ensemble that may be based on characters Naruto.
The rapper, may he rule the sulphurous halls of Satan for a long time, appeared on the red carpet in an outfit by designer Andrea Grossi. At first glance, the corset-like top and skirt-like bottom are huge, voluminous Panniers (or side hoops) would even send Marie Antoinette into a cake-fueled rage. But on closer inspection you can see that some of the faces and characters on the blue and white skirt look like they came straight from Konoha. In the upper right part of the skirt there is a pierced face that looks like Naruto
The skirt is part of the Welcome to DeusLand collection by Grossi. Grossi describes the collection as something “that speaks of a future society and the future of man” [sic].” Another Description of the collection says: “In Deusland man approaches being“ God ”; he creates himself and what surrounds him. “ Kotaku asked Grossi for comment whether the resemblance was intentional or not.
I admit that I left Naruto after that pasta-making episode, but I know enough lore to realize that the whole “man Approaching Being a God” thing sounds like something right in Pain’s alley. Pain, real name Nagato, was a ninja who wanted to bring peace to the world through immense suffering. After overthrowing the leader of his village, citizens began to worship Pain as a god for his seemingly unfathomable power. Rock’s possible allusions to Akatsuki also fit the theme of the collection, as many of Aktatsuki’s ninjas thought they were (or could) become gods because of their ninja powers “Shonen Anime Villain Power Creep”. It’s a Shonen anime, you’re not doing it right if the villain doesn’t have divine megalomania.
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What is no delusion was the sheer power of Lil Nas X wearing this outfit. The “Call Me By Your Name” superstar exuded black, queer self-confidence, enthusiastic fans and angry haters alike.
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