The track is the queer artist’s first single in two years, but the chart figures seemingly didn’t deliver the “greatest comeback of all time” he promised ahead of its release.

Although “J Christ” made it into the top 100, it had a relatively low debut compared with previous hit “Old Town Road” which spent 19 weeks on top of the US Billboard Hot 100 – the longest-running number-one song since the chart began in 1958.

Lil Nas X reacts to new song “J Christ” entering the chart at #69 - Queerty

However, the artist has taken his latest song’s destiny in his stride and, as ever, joked about the situation on social media.

“This song deserves so much higher,” one fan wrote. “It’s a f***ing banger, as per usual.”

Another said: “I’m so proud of you and everything you stand for. Keep inspiring other young Black gays.”

Lil Nas X se convierte en Jesús en video de su nueva canción "J Christ" —  LOS40 Chile

And a third wrote: “I will keep defending this song.”

Lil Nas was accused of “trolling Christians” earlier this month after he announced plans to “enter his Christian era” and return to education, taking up a biblical studies course at Liberty University, in Virginia.

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Sharing a photo of an “acceptance” letter, he tweeted: “I know Twitter hates me right now but I want y’all to know I’m about to go to college. Not everything is a troll. Anyways, I’m a student again. Let’s go.”