Who is Tommy Genesis? All about True Blue rapper who dressed as Goddess Kali

Indian origin rapper Tommy Genesis received backlash for her new song

Indian-origin Canadian rapper and model Tommy Genesis has recently sparked controversy after she portrayed Goddess Kali in her latest music video, True Blue. The singer received brutal backlash for hurting religious sentiments. However, the controversy also left fans curious about Genesis’ identity.

Genesis, whose real name is Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, was born in Vancouver, Canada. The singer is also linked to Malayali, Tamil and Swedish descent. She studied a Bachelor’s in film and sculpture from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
After completing her bachelor’s degree, she started creating music in the early 2010s.

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The rapper then released her single 100 Bad, marking her second collaboration with music producer Charlie Heat. They previously teamed up for the 2017 song Tommy. However, she has notably collaborated with some of the well-known artists like Charli XCX, Austin Millz, Lana Del Ray and Nessa Barrett.

Genesis’ career expands to modelling as well. She was hired by Calvin Klein for their Fall 2016 campaign along with other musical artists. The singer also collaborated with rapper M.I.A. at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, a series of international fashion weeks sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, a brand of Daimler AG.

The rapper is known for her theme of lyrics, which is mostly associated with sex and gender.

Tommy Genesis has recently landed in controversy after she portrayed Goddess Kali wearing a gold bikini and stilettos, adorned with gold jewellery. The rapper was also seen licking a crucifix and performing a 'namaste' gesture with folded hands. The music video received backlash from both the Hindu and Catholic faiths.

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However, the singer tried to defend her music video and admitted that True Blue was not meant for those who link it to their beliefs. She also claimed that the backlash doesn’t bother her.

In a recent interview with Office Magazine, Genesis talked about True Blue and addressed the controversy. She said, “If you like it, you like it, and if you don’t, you don’t. We don’t care. It’s not for you. It could be not for you for a lot of reasons—where you are in your life or your beliefs.”

However, Tommy Genesis also received criticism from the Indian rapper Raftaar. He took to his Instagram Story and called her out for her controversial video. He wrote, “This is a mockery of my religion. This shouldn't exist." Genesis is yet to respond to Raftaar’s criticism.