Sega Bodega reacts to Lil Nas X using him as a reference for new artwork: "yeesh"

14 November 2024, 11:47 | Written by Tyler Damara Kelly

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Yesterday, Lil Nas X announced his forthcoming album, Dreamboy, and was met with backlash over the artwork being similar to a Sega Bodega release.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Lil Nas X wrote: "it just dawned on me how lucky i am to have all of you that still fuck with me. bc i know it isn’t always easy! dreamboy isn’t just an album, it’s me coping with the loss of what once was and fighting for a new world. im so excited to bring you on the journey."

People online noticed similarities between the artwork for his new single, "Light Again!", and Sega Bodega's 2021 track "Angel On My Shoulder", and shortly after, Sega Bodega shared his own response to the artwork: "Not even trying to put a spin on it is where I’m like yeesh."

Sega Bodega reacts to Lil Nas X using him as a reference for new era artwork:

“Not even trying to put a spin on it is where I’m like yeesh.” pic.twitter.com/ePuXCaoEGF
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 13, 2024

Lil Nas X then shared a photo to his Instagram Story, crediting Sega Bodega as a reference for the "Light Again!" artwork.

Dreamboy is set to follow Lil Nas X's recent standalone singles, "Trust Me", "J Christ", and his debut album, MONTERO, which was released in 2021.

"Light Again!" will be released on 15 November. For more information, visit lilnasx.com.