Indian rapper Raftaar has strongly criticized Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis for her latest music video, “True Blue,” accusing her of religious insensitivity. The video, which features Tommy painted in blue body paint, wearing a red bindi and adorned in gold jewelry, has drawn comparisons to the Hindu goddess Maa Kali.
Tommy Genesis adds to the outrage by licking a Christian cross and making provocative gestures in the True Blue video. Since its release on June 20, the clip has sparked strong backlash from viewers who feel it disrespects both Hindu and Christian faiths.
Raftaar Calls Out Tommy Genesis Over Controversial ‘True Blue’ Video
Raftaar took to his Instagram Stories to express his anger. He didn’t just post a reaction—he took action. Sharing a screenshot of his own report submission, Raftaar urged his followers to flag the video on YouTube. “Report this,” he wrote. In another story, he added, “This is a mockery of my religion. This shouldn’t exist.”
Fans Join Raftaar in Outrage Over ‘True Blue’
Raftaar isn’t the only one upset. YouTube comments under the “True Blue” video quickly echoed his feelings. One viewer wrote, “Thanks Raftaar for letting us know, reporting this video.” Another stated, “Dear Tommy, Kali didn’t destroy demons for this,” while others expressed disgust at what they saw as an attack on both Hindu and Christian values.
Tommy Genesis, born Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, is a Canadian artist of Malayali, Tamil, and Swedish descent. She is popularly known for her edgy style in fashion and music.
But her latest video, ‘True Blue’, has been receiving a lot of hate online due to hurting people’s religious sentiments. Many, including rapper Raftaar, feel the visuals cross a line and intentionally hurt sentiments to gain traction. Offended viewers across the internet have been reporting the video and demanding its removal.