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LaRussell Goes Offline After Backlash to 'Heaven Sent' Lyrics

The Bay Area rapper says the contentious bars reflect a belief that all people are created by God, calling the reaction selective outrage.

Overview

  • During a March 14 live preview, he rapped lines including “Even the devil was heaven‑sent… Epstein too… Adolf too” before repeating “we all heaven‑sent.”
  • The clip spread widely across X, Instagram and TikTok, drawing millions of views and sharp criticism from listeners who rejected the framing.
  • On March 19, he posted a “final statement” on X defending the theology behind the lyrics and accusing critics of selective moral outrage.
  • By March 20–21, his X and Instagram accounts were unavailable, with a fan account saying he is taking a short social media break.
  • He acknowledged collaborators, including his engineer, advised against posting the preview, which is not an official single, as his profile has risen with a Roc Nation deal and a Super Bowl LX tailgate appearance.