I can only identify a few instances now, and the rest are painful to watch. Was China McClain really blackballed from the industry because she refused to join the Illuminati? If you’ve been following China on social media, you know she’s been vocal about the evils of Hollywood, discussing how many celebrities are forced to compromise their morals for fame and fortune.
There’s a reason you see people dressed as Satan. It’s not just subtle references; it’s full-on depictions of Satan. People are dressed as demons, wearing upside-down crosses or pentagrams on their clothes, and others dismiss it as a joke. But there’s a deeper reason behind the entertainment industry’s use of these symbols.
China was on the brink of becoming a major celebrity icon, but something happened that made her leave the industry. China and her sisters, Sierra and Lauryn, were some of the biggest child stars in Hollywood in the early 2010s. They had their own music group and starred in several movies. All three sisters went on to have successful solo careers, but China was the most promising. Producers were eager to work with her because she had everything they wanted in a child star: she could sing, dance, act, and exuded confidence on camera.
She began her music career and made appearances on popular shows like “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “Hannah Montana.” Her song “Calling All the Monsters” hit number one on the US Kids Digital Song Chart. Her music was everywhere, and her face was constantly on TV. In 2012, Billboard named her the sixth best-selling kids’ song recording artist, and she even got an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Youth for her role in “A.N.T. Farm.” But China wasn’t planning to slow down just yet. She landed a role in “The Descendants” franchise and recorded the soundtrack “What’s My Name” with Thomas Doherty and Dylan Playfair, which entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 61 and went gold. She also earned another gold certification with her hit song “It’s Goin’ Down.”
With all these achievements, many expected her to follow the typical troubled path of child stars, maybe rebelling or struggling with substance abuse. However, China avoided these pitfalls and stayed out of trouble. Instead, she shocked everyone by leaving the industry and sharing videos on TikTok about how demonic it is.
Conspiracy theories about the entertainment industry being evil have been around for years, but hearing it from someone who had been part of it since childhood was surprising. Up to this point, China’s career was thriving, with one major project after another. So what made her abandon her career and start exposing the industry’s alleged satanic practices?
It all started when the heartbreaking news of her best friend Cameron Boyce’s death spread online. They had met on the set of “Grown Ups” in 2010 and became inseparable. Their friendship only grew stronger when they reunited for “The Descendants” franchise in 2014. Cameron’s sudden death was a devastating blow to China. The autopsy revealed he died from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and a source close to his family confirmed to ABC News that a seizure from his ongoing epilepsy was the cause. But despite these reports, China couldn’t believe his death was due to medical reasons. In an emotional video she posted after his passing, she admitted she had no idea he had epilepsy.
“Know that it’s taken me a while to get on and say something. I just had to step away from my phone. Sorry to the people who contacted me that I was late in getting back to. If I have gotten back to everyone, I just needed to step away from my phone and definitely be off social media and the internet. I don’t really believe any of this is actually happening. I think my mind has just kind of shut down at this point. So I’m just feeling a little numb, a little empty, just going through the motions. I feel like I will never have a friend like Cameron again.”
After this, China started to distance herself from the entertainment industry. She cut off all her hair and began posting videos on TikTok about how God saved her from the industry’s evils. Her exposé videos upset many people, and they quickly lashed out at her.
You know, it’s crazy how much backlash I’ve received for simply talking about God. I’ve faced more bullying for discussing my faith than I ever did back in public school. It’s honestly shocking. I’ve always tried to approach the topic with respect in my videos, but some people have responded with such hostility and even straight-up cursing. I never expected this level of negativity.
But it’s not just online trolls who’ve been coming after me. Even some big shots in Hollywood have been trying to shut me down and silence my message. I was in the middle of filming the CW show “Black Lightning” when I had my spiritual awakening, and I made the decision to step down from the show mid-season. I didn’t really give my fans a detailed reason for leaving, but I did post a video on TikTok explaining that I felt called to do God’s work from now on.
The truth is, even before all this, I knew I was leaving the show, regardless of what happened next. There were personal reasons behind it that I don’t really want to get into. But trust me, there’s been a lot going on, especially during this quarantine period. Real stuff, you know? People are suffering, and it’s made me realize that the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry just isn’t that important in the grand scheme of things. God’s pulling me in a different direction, and it’s about more than just my career.
So I started sharing more about Christianity on my social media, trying to spread the message of God’s love. But man, did that stir up a hornet’s nest. Some folks felt like I was dissing other religions and acting like Christianity was the only way to go.
“Have you ever heard of the theory of general relativity, which is what Einstein is famous for? When he was doing his calculations, he started to realize that the universe wasn’t eternal; it had a beginning. This brings us to the law of causality, which states that everything that comes into existence needs a cause. So, something or someone that exists outside of time, space, and matter must have caused the universe to begin. Many believe this can only be God. And if you’re wondering how we know it’s the God of Christianity, well, there’s only one God. But don’t just take my word for it.”
The video that got her the most backlash, though, was her take on Lil Nas X’s “Montero” music video. If you remember, when Lil Nas X released “Montero,” it caused a huge uproar. Many people thought the video was satanic because of its depictions of Heaven, Hell, and Satan. Some even claimed that it was proof Lil Nas X had devoted himself to the Illuminati. In response to the backlash, Lil Nas X tweeted, “I spent my entire teenage years hating myself because of the shit y’all preached would happen to me because I was gay. So I hope you are mad, stay mad, feel the same anger you teach us to feel towards ourselves.”
China also weighed in on the video. She stitched a clip of Lil Nas X criticizing Christians who tell gay people they’ll go to Hell, yet get upset when gay people embrace that idea. In her response, China didn’t condemn the judgmental Christians, but she also didn’t side with the LGBT community. This led many to believe she was trying to play both sides.
There’s a lot of confusion about how people represent God versus who He actually is. Comments like the ones on top of Lil Nas’s video often lead to debates about religion, with Christians clashing with the gay community or just about anyone else. But honestly, it’s not really about Christianity or religion at all. The truth is, God exists. I don’t believe in God just because a religion tells me to—I know Him personally. We have a relationship, just like I have with my mom, dad, sisters, and brothers. So, when a Christian or someone hurt by a Christian misrepresents God, it really makes me sad because that’s not who He is. This kind of behavior also pushes a lot of people away from getting to know Him.
China didn’t stop there; she went on to talk about how the industry deliberately puts out satanic content to make it seem normal when it’s really not.
“The entertainment industry is all about influence. There’s a reason you see people dressed up as Satan, with full-on visuals of Satan, people dressed as demons, wearing upside-down crosses or pentagrams. People think this stuff is just a game. No, there’s a reason why the entertainment industry is doing this. They know very well that God exists, and they know Satan exists too. They’re just counting on the fact that you don’t know that.”
People quickly called her out for being loud and wrong about Lil Nas X’s video. In the video, Lil Nas X gets arrested, handcuffed, and brought before a crowd to be exiled for being gay. The video shows people screaming and throwing stones at him. He eventually ascends to heaven but then suddenly falls into the pits of hell. The video is a powerful depiction of how society treats gay people and the supposed consequences they are told they’ll face after death.
The backlash intensified when people accused China of being a hypocrite. She and her sisters, Lauryn and Sierra, posted a remake of their song “Calling All the Monsters,” dressed as monsters and using the same demonic imagery she had criticized. One person reacted by saying, “She sounds like a rambling mess. I truly hope she gets some help.” However, while some were against her, others supported her. One supporter said, “She knows what she’s talking about because she’s seen things in this industry. People try to shut down the truth by making her look crazy, just like they do with Kanye.”
Since then, China has stopped posting religious videos and has been sharing more light-hearted and fun content on her social media. In an interview with TMZ, she revealed that Cameron’s unexpected death had a huge impact on her mental health, leading her to lean heavily on her faith for support.
“I miss Cam a lot. Every time I see his face, it’s tough. I had no idea about his medical condition. It hit me out of nowhere because I didn’t know. He was someone I’d known for so long. I’ve never kept a relationship going for over 10 years like I did with him. Losing him, especially since he was younger than me, has been incredibly hard. I don’t even know what to say. My emotions have been all over the place. It’s been really difficult, but I miss him a lot and love him, and that will never change.”
Now, I want to hear your thoughts. What do you think about China exposing the industry’s dark side? Do you think she deserved the backlash, or were people right to call her out? Let me know in the comments below