Hip-Hop
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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How Christian hip-hop could call the American church back to the gospel—and hip-hop back to its roots.
Viral JesusEpisode 81|51minDisrupting the Sanitized SaviorRapper Kevin “KB” Burgess on why we should spend more time getting to know “Dangerous Jesus.”
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.
Reformed Rap and Hip-HopChristian genre pioneers are taking their cues from Calvinist leaders.
A Defense of the N-Word in Christian Hip HopConsidering controversial language in Sho Baraka's latest album.
DMX Bared His Sins and Soul to Make His Music a TestimonyHow the life and lyrics of the late rapper challenge our notions of sanctification and struggle.
Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Prevails Over Christian Rapper’s LawsuitUPDATE: The pop star and her team no longer have to pay $2.8 million in damages in the copyright case.
What Kanye West’s Sunday Service Taught Me About GraceWhen I visited Kanye's Sunday Service, I was met by contradiction, a mix of characters, and a spiritual lesson.
Master’s Seminary Grad Takes Kanye’s Crowds to ChurchHow the pastor of a small, nondenominational Bible church ended up in Kanye’s circle.
Hillsong Atlanta Launches Sunday Services With Hip Hop and Gospel WorshipSam Collier, Hillsong’s first African American senior pastor, calls for revival in the birthplace of civil rights.
The CallingEpisode 30|38minThe Ambassador's Long Road to RebuildingWhen a crossed boundary put his ministry in jeopardy, the holy hip-hopper knew bouncing back wouldn't be easy.
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