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Decades after Christian artists first started rapping about Jesus, 21st-century rappers such as Lecrae and Shai Linne lead a growing genre of “holy hip-hop.” Their lyrics proclaim the gospel through a music style long known for addressing raw truths and the fallen state of society. Christianity Today’s May 2013 cover story explored the Reformed theology of hip-hop music.
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What Would Lecrae Do?
Why Kendrick Lamar’s question matters.
You Can Love Rap, Jesus, and the Color Pink
The first female artist on Lecrae’s label, Wande talks to CT about being a woman in Christian hip-hop and how the genre can be an entry point for learning gospel truths.
The Russell Moore Show
Hip-Hop Artist Flame on Theological Shifts
Changing your mind can be an act of worship.
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Disrupting the Sanitized Savior
Rapper Kevin “KB” Burgess on why we should spend more time getting to know “Dangerous Jesus.”
Where Ya From?
Being Faithful to the Call with Reflect
What happens when the plans you have for your life don’t match up with what God has in store for you?
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Between the Church House and the Trap House with 1K Phew
The Reach Records rapper on his music, its message, and reconciling who he is inside and outside of church walls.
Meet the Christian Rap Duo from ‘Reservation Dogs’
Hip hop artists Lil Mike and Funny Bone got their start performing at churches. Now they’re acting on FX’s critically acclaimed television series.
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Following God When You’re Exhausted featuring Trip Lee
How God’s plans for our lives are greater than anyone—including ourselves—can ever anticipate.
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Finding God and Finding Your People with Tedashii
How to trust that God will provide us with people and purpose when we’re feeling our loneliest.
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The First Lady of Reach Records with Wande
When working towards your dreams, it’s easy to crave control.