Lil Nas X faces artwork plagiarism claims from Sega Bodega while promoting new project Dreamboy

nme.com November 14, 2024, 09:01 AM UTC

Lil Nas X is facing accusations of copying artwork from Sega Bodega while promoting his new project, "Dreamboy." Sega Bodega pointed out the similarities between the artwork for "Dreamboy" and his 2021 single, "Angel On My Shoulder." Lil Nas X announced his new single, "Light Again!" set to release on November 15. He shared that "Dreamboy" represents his personal journey, but Sega Bodega criticized the lack of originality in the artwork. This is not the first time Lil Nas X has been accused of plagiarism. He previously faced scrutiny for similarities between his "Montero" video and FKA Twigs' "Cellophane," as well as a copyright lawsuit in 2022 regarding another video.


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