Stephen Colbert Releases 'They Not Pious' Diss Track Against Trump as Pope Leo
Stephen Colbert released a rap song Friday called 'They Not Pious' that copies Kendrick Lamar's hit 'They Not Like Us.' The Late Show host portrayed Pope Leo XIV responding to President Trump's recent attacks on Christians.
Stephen Colbert turned papal drama into rap music Friday night on CBS's The Late Show. The host released a diss track called 'They Not Pious' that copies the beat and style of Kendrick Lamar's 2024 song of the year 'They Not Like Us.'
The lyrics pretend to be Pope Leo XIV firing back at President Trump. Colbert's fake pope raps about Trump's age and behavior while replacing Lamar's famous line 'they not like us' with 'they not pious.' The video shows images of Trump administration members during the song.
The comedy bit responds to Trump's recent attacks on Pope Leo XIV and other Christian leaders. Trump has angered Christians worldwide with his criticism of the pope and by sharing AI-generated images that show him as Jesus.
Colbert asked viewers why Trump would 'start a beef with the pope' during his show. The host used the popular rap battle format to turn serious religious and political tensions into comedy content.
The comedy bit highlights growing tensions between Trump and religious leaders worldwide. It shows how late-night TV hosts are using popular music formats to comment on political conflicts that affect millions of Christians.
Watch for more reactions from religious leaders and Trump's response to the viral comedy bit.
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