Music streaming platform Spotify has stunned its users after roasting artist Lil Nas X out of nowhere amid his latest release.

However, ahead of the song’s release, music streaming platformSpotifyfired some shots at the American rapper which left its users stunned, to say the least.

Spotify fires shots at Lil Nas X amid ‘J Christ’ release

Spotify fires shots at Lil Nas X amid ‘J Christ’ release

In aTwitter/X poston January 12, Spotify poked some fun at the artist out of nowhere, with the platform roasting him for his “mid” music.

“LNX is back with more mid-music,” they wrote, adding the shrugging emoji.

LNX is back with more mid-music 🤷‍♂️https://t.co/wxTzBJEYcxpic.twitter.com/qqBj4bDE7R

Although many acknowledged that it was likely a marketing stunt from Spotify, users were taken aback by the shots fired from the streaming platform. “This is the most funny and smartest marketing all of time,”one wrote.

“This is definitely promo by his team but it’s still funny to see Spotify say this,”said another. “This is some of the smartest marketing I’ve ever seen holy w Spotify,”a third added.

Hitting back, Lil Nas X responded with the viral video of a man lunging at and attacking a judge in a courtroom, adding the caption: “Me at the Spotify headquarters tomorrow.”

Continuing to go along with it, Spotify replied with “waiting for you” along with several heart emojis.

Nevertheless, Lil Nas X has come under fire for the release, with streaming starssuch as Adin Rossand Kai Cenat calling him outfor “disrespecting” Christianityin his latest song.

Shay Robson was a Staff Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in shooter games like Valorant and Call of Duty, as well as sports games like EA SPORTS FC. He also covered Twitch and YouTube content. He also has bylines at Gamezo.