OTTAWA: There is severe criticism on social media against the Canadian rapper for portraying Hindu Goddess Kali in gold bikini for a music album. Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, alias Tommy Genesis, who is of Tamil-Swedish origin, is facing severe criticism. The video of Tommy's song 'True Blue', which was released the other day, is the talk of the town. True Blue is a song included in the star's upcoming album 'Genesis'. The singer has appeared as Goddess Kali in it.
Tommy, a singer was once called ‘the internet’s most rebellious underground rap queen’. She appears with her body painted blue, wearing a red bindi and traditional gold jewelry, a maang tikka and a necklace paired with a gold bikini and stilettos in the album.
Some people have alleged that the album depicts Goddess Kali in an offensive manner. She also performs gestures such as folding her hands in namaste and licking a crucifix. The song has received severe criticism. Some have alleged that the song insults both Hindus and Christians. 'This is blasphemy, hurting Hindu sentiments has become a fashion. Even she knows no one will object,’ others commented.