Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, Canadian rapper and model popular as Tommy Genesis, has taken the Internet by storm with her latest music video. In the video of her new track True Blue, Genesis dressed as Maa Kali, a Hindu Goddess, sparking controversy over cultural and religious insensitivity.
True Blue features Genesis in modern depiction of Goddess Kaali, the embodiment of destruction according to Hindu mythology. In the video, the rapper is seen with her body painted blue, adorned with a red bindi, and wearing traditional gold jewellery, including bangles, a maang tikka, and a necklace. She donned a gold bikini paired with golden stilettos.
The video also shows her engaging in gestures and symbols that have drawn outrage from social media users, like folding her hands in a “namaste” and licking a crucifix.
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Who is Tommy Genesis?
Born as Yasmine Mohanraj, 34, the rapper has both Tamil and Swedish roots. She first shot to fame as “the Internet’s most rebellious” underground rapper. She has been acknowledged by artistes like Dazes, Charli XCX and brands like Calvin Klein. She is known for exploring themes of rebellion, sexuality, and identity.
She began her music career in 2015 after signing with Awful Records, where she released her debut mixtape World Vision.
In 2017, she transitioned to a broader platform by signing with Downtown Records/Universal. Her self-titled debut album, Tommy Genesis, was released in November 2018, followed by her sophomore album Goldilocks X in September 2021, Mint reported.
Genesis is also an accomplished visual artist. She studied film and sculpture at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver. Her distinctive style caught the attention of major fashion brands, winning her a feature in Calvin Klein’s Fall 2016 campaign alongside other musicians. In 2017, she also collaborated with rapper MIA during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, merging her music and fashion identities on a global stage.
Outrage against Tommy Genesis
Several social media users slammed Genesis for “disrespecting” and “insulting” religious sentiments. “Just listened to Tommy Genesis whose real name is Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj. She is a Canadian artist with an Indian background from Kerala and Tamil side. Her new song openly mocks both Hindu and Christian faiths. This is not creativity this is pure disrespect. Surprised @YouTube still has it up,” a user wrote.
Just listened to Tommy Genesis whose real name is Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj. She is a Canadian artist with an Indian background from Kerala and Tamil side. Her new song openly mocks both Hindu and Christian faiths. This is not creativity this is pure disrespect. Surprised @YouTube… pic.twitter.com/2tMnfEQNfM
— Dhilan Gowda 🇮🇳 (@dhilangowda) June 22, 2025
“And people will let this shit pass? Like wtf? Disrespecting 2 religions just like that?! @tommygenesis what happened to cultural appropriation? Wtf is wrong with you? Respectfully delete this mv and apologise! You’re disrespecting a religion that is as old as civilization!” another user commented.
And people will let this shit pass? Like wtf? Disrespecting 2 religions just like that?! @tommygenesis what happened to cultural appropriation? Wtf is wrong with you? Respectfully delete this mv and apologise! You’re disrespecting a religion that is as old as civilization! https://t.co/RbXKb4eSEt
— ✮⋆˙Deb⁷•𝓴𝓴𝓸𝓽𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓷🌸🇮🇳⋆.𖥔 ݁ ˖⋆ (@minbeforeyoo) June 21, 2025
Tommy Genesis how dare you mocking our culture.Don’t have fucking shame doing this someone’s god. Do you even have any idea what Maa Kali represents? you disgusting women
You west ppls mind is wasted bloody fucking b*tch how dare you.
Delete this vdo and Apologise you dumb b*tch https://t.co/5Lmu1Xh6K9— Geet (@geet_k_geeet) June 22, 2025
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Genesis has nearly three lakh Instagram followers and is followed by celebrities including Shruti Haasan, Sid Sriram, Victoria Pedretti, and others.
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