Lecrae Doesn't Want To Be Labeled A Christian Rapper

[@GodsSoldier1979]

He’s just a rapper he says, sounds like he’s denying God, because any True Christian wouldn’t deny who they trying to glorify.

[@j-kingfoe2101]

AMJ-79 God’s Soldier America is illuminati that’s why

[@devontaejordan4644]

Right

[@jazziehuggins7764]

I sont think u got the point. And tbh God doesnt put lables on how u should worship him. Just believe in his son Jesus Christ

[@kylemanningjcic1333]

AMEN

[@kennymac919]

The problem is not what YOU think he sounds like. Do you fully glorify God? On what scale? Okay, well he has his own scale. Your statement is TRULY materialistic. Psalm 37:37 "Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace; But all sinners will be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off" This is all based off your energy towards the world. Thank you for allowing GOD to humble yourself. Be BLESSED. Rebuke any unconscious bias. Hold it down shorty, be safe, and preeshiate yah!!

[@anabobana20]

What ever happened to " I don't need my name in lights.... I don't need a starring role... Why gain the whole wide world, if I'm just going lose my soul..."? #Background

[@hunterw1230]

He was a liar from the start

[@aurorahw7085]

@@hunterw1230 I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. But this is what the industry can do to a person. How does one learn patience? God gives them infuriating situations and they have to ask the Lord for patience through it. After a few times, the Lord has taught you patience through these and they aren't so "infuriating" as before. How do you learn discernment? God allows options to come and you have to turn to Him and His word in what to say/do. God will use this one day in the future; I hope it's to redeem him. We need to pray for him. Do I find it concerning how worldly his jokes sound and the way he talks? Yes, but I mess up and I know it's only by the grace of God I am saved. I pray the Lord brings him back soon.By the way, I don't care for most of this modern music but I pray for stars everyday bc the road is narrow and straight and it's not a joke. I want everyone on the road and pray the Lord keeps me on it. It's easy to go left or right when not focused on Him.

[@Andy-bm3os]

Yeah I’d say so

[@dariusjenkins5962]

As a lecrae fan since 09 I understand the concern but if we are true believers we should pray that our brother is not lead astray

[@CCC-rx1kz]

Darius Jenkins ...well said!!! Although, I was hurt he didn't want to acknowledge it. But we do need to pray for him and then pray for ourselves.

[@omarbofoable]

I love all your songs Lecrae but you have to remember Matthew 10:33 "but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven."

[@romariosmith422]

Ernest Gomez when did he deny God?

[@ivorygrant4365]

Ernest Gomez I was thinking of the same Scripture

[@andrealaeni5236]

Ernest Gomez So true

[@mrmartinez1220]

@Simon Sallai makes me sad how he gain the world now he is losing his soul

[@ST3Di03]

Simon Sallai he never said he wasn’t a Christian, he just said he doesn’t like to be labeled a “Christian rapper” he’s just as he said “a hip-hop artist” but I’ve seen another video somewhere he says “I’m not a ‘Christian rapper’ I’m just a rapper who happens to be a Christian”

[@shawnafelice5322]

I feel so very "sad" to hear what the "pressure" of being in the music industry can do to a persons faith in God the Father. I met Lecrae several years ago aboard a cruise ship where he performed and where I performed and he and I talked briefly about him doing "christian rap" he seemed to be very proud of being a "christian rapper" and I was impressed with his talent. What I am hearing is so devastating, as a gospel artist myself I can appreciate all genre of music, but to "sell out" like this is horrible. There is supposed to be a difference between "light and dark", the Bible tells us that we cannot be luke warm, you either love the one (God) or hate the other. I will continue to pray for Lecrae and for his salvation. Too many of our talented brothers are being fooled and led into a trap to disassociate themselves with the gospel of Jesus for fame and fortune....now its to "inspire a form of spirituality." Its true in gospel music that you don't gain the "Beyonce/Jay Z and Lil' Wayne" status but "what does it profit you to gain the whole world and loose your soul!"

[@keishaloves1762]

Well said, sister. May God bless!

[@BLUELOVEFOREVER1]

Yep, he now supports democrats who support killing a million babies a year! Sad.

[@honey-gs9lh]

God bless you

[@weirdworld3874]

So sad, his music literaly switched me from worldy rap :( Hearing some of his new stuff, my heart hurts for him.

[@KeepinItRealWithTheTerrells]

Yeah I just play his old stuff and skip his new on Pandora

[@jaimeescalante8346]

Because he's looking for fame.. He's looking for glory to himself..

[@timbychik7658]

Yo i got a recomendation for some real good christian rappers. Bryson Gray and Tyson James

[@justanotheryoutuber1997]

In where Is his music worldly? Or Are people like you and people on this thread mad because he finally started calling out hypocrites like y’all?

[@eternalyfeful]

Just can't understand why a Christian rapper who embraced the label now doesn't want to be labeled what he is...smh, it's absolutely insane! You didn't see NWA complaining about being labeled gangsta rappers, you don't see ANYBODY other than the Christian rapper complaining about being labeled what he is....SMH.....sad.

[@chaboi7]

T'Challa he's slowly sliding away, he's trying to crossover to the secular world slowly so he doesn't lose the fans, he's being calculated & it seems to be working because people are actually defending him.

[@eternalyfeful]

king bibibear....I'm trying not to go as far as to say he's done what you said, I do believe he loves God, and is serving the kingdom but I just think he thinks this will expose him to more people which is false.

[@DukeNukenum]

Totally agree, God gave him the platform. Now he rejects it. What happened to Romans 1:16?

[@josefmaison1518]

Maybe he is slowly realizing religion is a lie

[@aranariley]

@@josefmaison1518 honestly a lot of ppl get caught up in religion and thinks it saves you but it doesn't. God does

[@chaboi7]

he's playing people like dummies, people out here are in denial because they idolize this man.

[@kylemanningjcic1333]

FACTS

[@GodsSoldier1979]

1 John 2:15-17 ESV Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions-is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

[@ERRGRR1]

Angel M AMEN

[@nottoomuch87]

Angel M They don't want to see this!!!! They scroll right past it!!!!

[@travisanderson325]

Angel M Amen, lecrae backslid badly. bad company corrupts good character

[@JudahRiggins]

you fools are misinformed. Jesus did not surround himself with saints. he hung around criminals and prostitutes. he was a light in the darkness.

[@zeravendubb673]

Judah Riggins , Jesus always kept it real too though don't forget! Never denied His father once. There's a big difference here . Don't be misled

[@casselliny]

this is so crazy!!! This man was once straight preaching the gospel on reach records, with a what seemed like sincere passion to reach the lost. Now he's all like he doesn't want to label himself. Ok, its real clear that he wants the fame and he cant get that truly standing for the truth and for Christ. but its a costly price to pay. God is not mocked!

[@thepxlgaming1033]

When Lecrae said to the other man "So you're your own God?" and "where'd you get that stuff from?" is also him evangelizing. He really made that man question heaven and hell. I feel like Lecrae made him think. Would like to see more Jesus, but evangelizing as a Christian is hard. This is coming from personal experience.

[@aaliyahgriffin781]

thepxlgaming I liked when he said that

[@expka_]

I don't understand why he fighting so hard not to be labeled a Christian rapper. This whole I don't wanna be put into a box is nonsense. What box is God or Jesus in? It's him that is trying to put the category into a box

[@MrVIP1993]

Exactly. Well said.

[@johni9274]

ashley stepney he's not fighting it. people keep asking him the same question in all interviews. what about the connotations that comes with being labelled a Christian rapper? because I think it only deter people from listening.

[@epicsoap50]

The box isn't about God or being a Christian its the box that prevents people from listening to his music and coming to Christ through them.

[@KiahreeOzuna]

People will hear the term Christian Rapper and be turned off to music without hearing it. Whether it be because they think it's corny and wack (which there have been some corny and wack Christian Rappers), or if they just don't rock with theology and religion. Plus, the music isn't just for us Christians to enjoy, it's just hip hop music so why generalize and label it to just us. It's a hip hop/rap song, so it should be labeled as such. Ask yourself, why is 'Gospel', 'Spiritual', or 'Christian' even a category that you can select in itunes or spotify? They literally don't even care if it's country, pop, rap, soul, electronic; if it's made by a religious folk then they automatically set it aside and take it out of certain circles. Do they call Common, Ice Cube, Jedi Mind Tricks, or Mos Def Muslim rappers? No. They get grouped in with the hip hop genre; but we see it's just us Christians who get set apart from the herd. Chance the rapper get's still grouped in with regular rap even though he's trying to push Christianity because he curses and says nigga in his raps. But Lecrae will say the same stuff without cursing, and they will label him Christian or Gospel. Where is his regular Grammy or BET Award? It's always just the gospel ones that they are willing to give him, when his last album Anomaly was better than Coloring Book and DAMN in my opinion. He's being set aside by the industry because of a stigma that is attached to spirituatlity in music, and the industry only glorifies and promotes negative material and what the culture dictates is lit at the time. The bible calls for us to be in the world and not of it, but little things like setting us apart from the rest of the industry, category wise, make a difference. Christian music doesn't get any radio play on major stations, or in major film. Those avenues reach millions of people, some sheep and some goats, but nonetheless millions; and something like a category title will make it a bit harder for him to get into those lanes and start planting seeds. He's trying to transcend across all platforms with a Christ centered Godly music message, but a simple genre label stops a lot of people from even giving it a chance. That's why I think he says it, but then again I'm not him and I don't know what he truly feels because I haven't read his book yet.

[@The_Wolverine38]

Kiahree well said

[@kevinbaines1]

another fallen soldier pray for him.

[@Tein7777]

Truth

[@honey-gs9lh]

@@stevenhernandez4171 did he?

[@CleoPhoenixRT]

Lets keep it real. We fight not against flesh and blood and Lecrae will mess up. He will at times get lost. He is *not* your Messiah. Don't make Crae an idol then get pissed when he acts human. If you peeps are concerned, pray for him. If you believe he's no longer honoring Romans 1:16 just stop listening to his music. Simple.

[@seulgarcia1981]

CleoPhoenix So true!

[@kimbuoy1]

Uh...so true!

[@andrealaeni5236]

CleoPhoenix Agreed

[@manofwar2529]

He's leading GODS people astray. Don't be deceived.

[@leandrewking5150]

chavez that's why you have to know the Lord Jesus for yourself. There will be no excuse.

[@___5912]

I wonder how people are gonna try to defend him this time. Look I love Lecrae and all his music (can't really get with his recent ones), but it's obvious that there's a shift in him, and honestly I don't know if it's for the better. Imma still keep up with this dude, but prayers go out to this man that hopefully he stays close to Christianity even though he's not making Christian music anymore. What I don't get is this, "he using something other than Christianity to draw an audience" argument. I got a question that hopefully people who say this all the time can answer. If he's trying to attract people without God in his lyrics, what is he going to do when he gets that audience you guys are talking about? Is he gonna go back to making Christian music? Will that audience that he attracted be turned away if he does go back to Christian music because it's not what they were looking for?

[@keonnawilliamson4499]

@Ya Boi Ciyde You look like a young man. It's such a blessing to see you speak with wisdom. You are ABSOLUTELY right...The Most High already gave the gospel. He doesn't need us to fix it up, cause we don't have the power "save" anyone any way, it is the Holy Spirit within that does that work while using us. God doesn't need us to imitate our sin nature to entice people to HIM. This man is just another morally sound rapper and unfortunately, there will be a lot of morally sound, good people who don't make it because Jesus is the only why. :)

[@noahsonnn]

Keonna Williamson I agree with you. Jesus is the only way, but...we are called to plant seeds and reflect the Glory of God. And that's what Lecrae is doing. He's trying to plant seeds using music and.. it's beautiful. What I'm saying is you cannot be the savior cause Jesus Christ is already that. but you can start to plant seeds and hopefully the person who he's speaking gets that wake up call and starts their walk with God.

[@romariosmith422]

Ya boi ClYdE give me one song without God in his lyrics? lool. If you are talking about God's name then sure but all his song shows he's a follower of Christ. Smh.

[@___5912]

Romario Smith I don't think you know what I'm talking about... you might want to reread what I was saying

[@hadassahimmanuel777]

Ya boi ClYdE You have a point. U have to either start with GOD or be a lost soul repent and make GOD music. all my songs have to glorify GOD ..even paul said preaching the gospel in now out of season WOE UNTO ME IF I DONT PREACH THE GOSPEL..king DAVID SAID TIL MY LAST BREATH I WILL PRAISE THE LORD WE CANNOT PLEASE MEN BUT GOD ONLY...KING DAVID ALSO SAID I SET THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE ME THAT I SHALL NOT BE MOVED!

[@ChristopherSyncere]

I tell this to everybody. Read Lecrae's book "Unashamed" and fully understand his POV. Then talk.

[@santosjonathan]

Chris Dean Same. He explains everything there but people don't care. They just wanna talk smh

[@C-Handle]

Chris Dean He wrote that book in the past #100

[@odywavy4950]

Thank You some one Understand!!! 🙏

[@Dmegatron8]

Thank you so much for that comment. I had that book collecting dust in my bookshelf even though I was excited when I bought it. I read it and understand a lot now. God bless you!

[@zeravendubb673]

Jonathan Santos actions speak louder than words.. spoken or written

[@jasonalexis2929]

Jesus: My son.... Lecrae: Don't label me...

[@DanielCampos911]

Jason Alexis stfu dumb bitch

[@hime9513]

Daniel Martinez your weird grow up

[@dubem6671]

Bruhhhh lol

[@mckeewardiv6307]

To everyone bashing Lecrae Moore I have one question: How many souls are you bringing to the Kingdom?

[@anthonydelrosario1273]

Mckee Ward IV "thou shall not compare thee to another" A servant in the church obviously won't be reaching the amount of people like lecrae does, but in God's eyes both people are weighed the same. It's about being a servant on a calling from God.

[@alexrosero7055]

Mckee Ward IV FACTSSSSS BRO

[@ladydignity]

Mckee Ward IV, right now alot of us are confused.

[@mckeewardiv6307]

Happy2bFree , how often are you personally listening to his whole discography? Also did you get a chance to read his book "Unashamed"?

[@ladydignity]

Mckee Ward IV,I don't care too much about listening to what one says,but I want them to also be the example. If you gone talk about it,you should be about it.ijs It's like,what side is he on? Does his life testify about what he talk about? I see two sides of him right now.

[@johnboy4327]

Remember You song Lecrae Praying for you

[@detectivehawk4976]

Lecrae doesn't want to be labeled a "Christian Rapper" and I don't blame him. He's a hip hop artist that happens to be Christian so of course his faith is going to bleed through his music which is great. I think when we label things "Christian", people think that they won't relate to it because they think that it may only be for Christians or that he's not going to be talking about real life issues. I think it's actually great for him to not label himself a Christian Rapper. People should know who you're by your fruit and how you present yourself without you even having to say "I'm a Christian" Now because of Lecrae's background there are people that will always consider him a Christian Rapper and that's ok. Anyways much love to you all and God bless!

[@californiabear916]

Detective Hawk only reaaon we know himnis Christian rap.

[@detectivehawk4976]

So is that the only way you're going to choose to know him?

[@mjanelly8044]

Exactly 🙌

[@grantb4506]

Lecrae got the worst fanbase..i mean my God.. this man still raps about life issues while staying true to his faith. You dont spread the word by preaching all the time. You spread it also living out what you believe. Alot of yall expect this man to tell every person he sees about Jesus and when he doesnt, that means hes not a christian..foh. He lives it out by carrying himself in a Godly way. He also doesn't want to be labeled a Christian rapper because that boxes him in as a person. "Christian rapper" means people expect you to preach on damn near every one of your songs and every public appearance. He is a regular ass man who talks about his life. He still a christian. Still loves God. aint nothing changed

[@jasonfranklin9106]

gmoney 1431 What you just said don't make any sense!

[@grantb4506]

i respectfully disagree

[@siirflavorless7376]

You Speak Well

[@RadBunny2269]

Co-sign.

[@newrainmusic]

gmoney 1431 I agree however simply being a Christian can put you in a box in people's eyes also sooo that argument doesn't work

[@diplodpoet]

"If this life has anything To gain at all I count it loss If I can't. .." If I can't proudly and bravely bear the Christian label.

[@epicsoap50]

I feel like people didn't watch the video before disliking it. Lecrae said that you do not have to be a christian to enjoy his music, but if you want to dialog with him, it is something he is passionate about. He is preaching the gospel through his music. I preach my beliefs everyday through my actions at school. Lecrae is a rapper who is Christian. Dre can inspire him it doesn't mean that the gospel stopped inspiring him or God stopped inspiring him.

[@MrMcGuck]

"They say tone the music down you might sell a lot a records. But it's people out here dying and none of em heard the message." Lecrae "Go Hard" Funny by his own admission he sold out to get sales, but he doesn't mind taking Gospel Awards or Christian Rap Awards.

[@santosjonathan]

McGuck In his book titled "Unashamed", Lecrae explains everything. He talks about why his new music sounds so different compared to his first albums like "Rebel" & why he doesn't consider himself a "Christian Rapper": "My earliest music turned out a lot like my efforts to evangelize. It was rooted in pure intentions and a true expression of what I believed, but my own selfrighteousness and insecurities kept getting in the way. During this period of my life, I was what the apostle Paul called "a Pharisee of Pharisees." As a result, the music rarely portrayed me as someone who was broken or in need of spiritial growth. Instead, I was always the hero in the music. One of my biggest points of pride, for example, was how many mission trips I took. It was as if the number of stamps in my passport was a measure of how comitted I was to Christ. My motivation was off. I was proud of myself, and I wanted others to be proud of me too. The subtle message "You need to be like me." I didn't have much grace for anyone who wasn't living like me. I was getting in the faces of people who disagreed with me or weren't 100 percent committed to God. When people ask me if I regret the music I produced early in my career, I don't hesitate. No, absoulutely not. Everything I said in those songs was true. I never lied or used the music to manipulate people. The songs on all those albums were snapshots of my heart during those moments in my life. But even though it was all true, it was often rooted in the wrong motivations or disconnected from my natural giftedness. -Lecrae (Unashamed book)

[@MrMcGuck]

Jonathan Santos shhhh Satan get behind me!

[@Cjust15]

what about chance? or kendrick? they talk about God, why can't they be labled as "christian rappers" don't box lecrae, like he said "don't put me in a box and I won't disappoint you" he's still touching hearts and leading people to christ it doesn't even matter who he raps with cause those rappers see lecraes faith in God and they'll one day have faith too. he's giving God glory and that's what matters, so stop hating cause he's not as churchy as you guys would want him to be

[@riqvader318]

Its That AcTor cause chance and Kendrick didn't start their careers preaching in their music, and performing for youth groups and churches

[@Cjust15]

Randy Marx Lecrae never called himself a christian rapper, just because he raps about God that doesnt mean hes a christian rapper, if he raps about politics, relationships, or life it doesn't mean hes a secular artist. we gotta stop looking at his work as "not christian any more" hes using his gift to really be an inspiration to everybody not just christians

[@Cjust15]

Holi Days I'm just saying, and Lecrae is who he is, if he says hes a hip hop artist, hes a hip hop artist. we gotta respect that and it doesn't mean hes not christian just because he doesn't call himself a christian rapper

[@C-Handle]

They arent label Christians rappers because they didnt put on the label like Lecrae... Who built his entire fan base with the label of Chrisian rapper and then disowned the label...

[@Cjust15]

Thirst King if Lecrae is dissing the label that's because us christians like to judge, it's like we're telling him what to rap about and who to rap with. And he's been saying this for years don't think just because he's getting more known that he's just starting to say that, and guess what andy mineo, and trip lee don't like to be labeled as christian rappers either, whats wrong with them saying they are just hip hop artist I mean that is what they are, hip hop is hip hop, and I'm just saying this in general

[@misken101]

Lecrae thinks his miss labeling would discredit his artistry...we understand but God didn't say it's about you LECRAE, you have a calling fulfill it.

[@tblministries]

yall see how he eased right out of that awkward situation where baby girl started taking about his shoulders?

[@raulestrada6372]

You know I've been doing so much research and reading these messages really makes me think how much we are sinners and not one is good and not one is perfect. We are all battling with struggles but we are in the same battle in this spiritual warfare. The Lord prepares a meal for me at the table before my enemies so I can pray for my enemies and love my enemies so hoping that they would come to the Lord so we have to take risks and make mistakes so that iron can sharpen iron. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want but to Die daily in your name Jesus Christ amen

[@jay13270]

@ 2:40 I got dissapointed and thought of Matthew 10:33, But whoever denies me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

[@chosenbyGod..]

has anyone else noticed his chain and shirt:)

[@LdAmaro71]

Candy B I see double triangle upside down. Any significance? :/

[@Tein7777]

Illuminati symbols

[@MrVIP1993]

Lecrae is boxing himself into a corner with all this "I am not a Christian rapper" nonsense. If you're not a Christian rapper then what are you then? You can't compare yourself to Chance and Kendrick, because you're nothing like them, your music is/was centred around the gospel, you perform at churches and Christian events, you win awards and receive nominations in the Christian categories. Kendrick and Chance don't. You're not fooling anyone. Lecrae needs to stop chasing after worldly fame. The world is going to use him and dump him, then he is going to start crying back to the church SMH.

[@levimatautia-morgan9973]

awwwww shuuuutup

[@santosjonathan]

MrVIP1993 He's not chasing fame. Read his book "Unashamed" if you don't get it.

[@indigenousprincess4314]

MrVIP1993 exactly ..God speaks about this in 2 timothy 3 ..people having a form of Godliness but denying its power for such men turn away we are either for God or the world ...everyone uses the scripture o Jesus sat with sinners ate with sinners very true but did he deny he was the Christ did he not give them the truth u can still go out into the world and preach you can not separate Jesus from your walk of life it says to glorify God in all you do he's teaching its ok to be worldy n still say u love God but deny him in certain aspects very confusing ..he's denying Christ ..guess what tho when it will be time and someone asks him if he's Christian will he deny it or say ooo oo I'm not and take the mark u can't straddle the fence is All I'm saying..

[@BeatsByCon]

MrVIP1993 Y'all need to stop. Lecrae didn't conform to the ways of the world, he's just doesn't want to be held down by a genre label. His mind is still in the right place. It's great to be inspired by God, but it's also perfectly fine to be inspired by other people as well. You don't know lecraes heart. Stop acting like a superior judge, that's Gods job.

[@BeatsByCon]

Gods Daughter he ain't Deying Christ. He said he's a Christian. He said he ain't in the "Christian rapper" category, meaning he touches on other topics as well

[@anonymousdata6771]

He is in the industry, he knows of the evil in the music industry. He knows what he wears and what it represents. A lot of his music is great, but we should pray for his soul because that is what matters

[@LotusWaver]

my guy 1k!!!

[@MaineyMarko]

Anyone else see that cross on our left but his right shoulder. It's literally when they ask about him being a Christian rapper. Or am I the only one seeing it

[@razirwired7971]

Dang I looked up to him now that he's turned to the world hurts

[@tybolton7672]

Lecrae knows what he's doing. If he continued to label himself as a "Christian Rapper", then his music wouldn't sell as much and get as much notice. My dude is blowing up in the secular world not because he wants to make a bigger name for himself, but rather for Jesus. I'm so happy and excited to see what lecrae's music will do through Christ!

[@djfire116]

I just wonder why they could not give 1PK a seat.

[@xXIFLOWXx]

Man, glorify God! I stumbled with his music when i searched Christian Hip Hop and his music don’t even edify.

[@Say-lah.Moments]

lol 1kphew in the back looking like the holy ghost convicting his soul!!!! Like he not supposed to be there

[@afk7144]

Lecrae doesn't even rap about God anymore he just raps without cursing.

[@danya144]

Whats up with the upside down double pyramid chain ???

[@josefmaison1518]

Its just a piece of jewelry dipshit

[@DanielCampos911]

Dan Ya Ahla dumbfuck

[@danya144]

@@josefmaison1518 And I'm the Dipshit... Ha Hilarious

[@danya144]

@@DanielCampos911 Ha!!!!!

[@mojo316seattle8]

AINT GONNA LIE I COULDNT HANDLE THE LIME LIGHT

[@rfs056]

Wheres the Repent? Where is the sorrow to have them turn to God?

[@ladydignity]

ryan stewart,right...

[@pjl890]

Glad to see lecrae is in a much better place than he was a year ago. Also glad to see he's infiltrating the culture and bringing good, positive messages. I'm extremely excited for this album and very thankful for lecrae!

[@BluntFactory420]

Sevin is a true gospel artist always preaching on albums and in the flesh.

[@TrXmXtic]

Homie 1K Phew in the background looking calm!

[@davidmpe74]

Why is 1K just standing there? XD

[@MicahMyMy]

The old Lecrae is the best. In his album rebel and rehab, overdose it was JESUS this JESUS that and holiness. I felt the presence of God in those albums. I'll be praying for the brother. All love anyhow.

[@graceh3362]

If his lyrics don't say Oh God I love you Jesus I love you Oh God You are Amazing You are my Savior Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, OHHHH JESUS! You are my God! I worship you alone I repent my sins to you! Oh Jesus If it doesn't say that then it's not Christian? Come on people! Your the ones who are really living in the box

[@jnun3782]

Grace McKenzie hahaha I thought you were going to say if his lyrics don't say all that than he's not a Christian rapper lol

[@graceh3362]

Jared Rosa Lol! 😂

[@graceh3362]

Josué Molina that's not what I said tho. People are saying if his lyrics are not saying that 24/7 then it's not Christian. God does deserve to be praised like that. But if a Christian Artist doesn't say that in one song all of the Christians blast them saying "YOUR NOT A CHRISTIAN!" "YOU SOLD YOUR SOUL".

[@JudahRiggins]

Grace McKenzie you're too right

[@DOGFACESOLDIER0708]

Grace McKenzie yeah man eventually its ok to do some drinking, smoking sexing, snorting. In the club as a Christian.

[@andysulfets]

He didn’t just twist his braids... he also twisted his heart. Lefake. Didn’t have the balls to fight for Christ.

[@shayluv702]

Lecare switched up! Praying for him!

[@3-framez586]

ShayShay Luv` Bruh...How??

[@goingnuts1615]

ShayShay Luv` no he hasn't ? Lol

[@shayluv702]

Christians are over here looking like the world! It's hard to tell who isn't one! We as Christ followers are to be set apart from this world! We are cut from a different cloth! We are to be an example of holiness and righteousness who is Christ our Lord. Just because a person sings, raps, preaches, teaches or even prophesies about God or the Bible, does not mean they are walking with the Lord. Anyone can teach, preach, cry out to the Lord, lift up there hands and worship, quote the Bible, say they are a preacher, say they are a prophet, and say they are a Christian and they are not such in heart!.....Don't be deceived! Lecrae is walking in the wrong direction. I'm praying for him and for this world!

[@3-framez586]

ShayShay Luv` What is your point exactly? what specifically did he do for you to say he switched up? the main reason people are critisizing him is because they feel like he doesn't preach enough, or mention Jesus in every song...and now, your comment, which highlights hypocrisy is contradicting the problem "christians" have with him..."Christians are over here looking like the world"...remember its your actions that matter, not your appearance...

[@ERRGRR1]

ShayShay Luv` AMEN

[@caesars.3261]

Why everyone so surprised he's been trying to not label himself christian rapper

[@vangelicest4183]

May God enlighten him.

[@yoneirisberenicesantana7897]

this is how I know he’s still with the lord... CHECK 7:50 OUT! favorite part “where’d you get that from?” “myself “oh, so you’re God”

[@emmanuelle5290]

He is now proud of himself forgetting who lifted him to where he is. It's so sad and bad. He's been fooling us all and now he's tired of hiding to us his real stand that's why he is ''unashamed'' to say that he is not a christian rapper.

[@santosjonathan]

lynch spring Read his book "Unashamed" THEN talk.

[@santosjonathan]

unashamedbook.com

[@ohmykiddell]

lynch spring please read his book so you can be informed. I can see what you mean from your perspective but read his book and then throw rocks. We can't be a light in a dark world if we're constantly in the light

[@siantelove]

I would feel horrible if I was his wife. This man never wears his wedding ring.

[@Naruto123476]

You lecrae fans are crazy yo. Labeling him as a gospel rapper is boxing him in. He wants to reach different boundaries man. Just because he doesn't want to be labeled a Gospel artist doesn't mean he doesn't have his faith still. Y'all wack for judging the man like that.

[@UndyingRavyn]

Y'all, there's a brother-in-Christ I feel who has slipped off the straight and narrow, for "acceptance". Walking the line of acceptance is a fine line indeed. Whatcha need is return to your "first love" Jesus Christ in repentance. Just like the prodigal in the mud, ya went too deep. Used to preach "I ain't ashamed" now ya say, "I don't want no labels." Bro, ya fallen from grace. When did it start? Grammy, or the B.E.Ts? 30 silver pieces, Judas sold his soul. How much did they offer you, Lecrae? Was it silver or this time was it gold?!#PrayForLecrae

[@TheAMANMusic]

A huge problem coming up as an artist in the Christian scene is people EXPECT to hear Jesus in every single song and speak ONLY about church stuff and being saved and etc. Over here saying he sold out or sold his soul cause he aint following your "guidelines" : Sorry he don't make country club exclusive music for y'all, he out here reaching the souls yall probably don't reach. God bless Lecrae

[@preciousgonzalez3675]

Wow the best thing to say is God Bless you Lecrea. Whether you're doing good or bad, I wish you blessings and not bashings. You need guidance like most of us in this world and I hope you allow the Lord to help you come back home, to the Father. He loves you and didn't want you to be conflicted or torn by these worldly things in life bc you can't take it with you when you die but you can take God with you and keep him forever. God Bless each and everyone of you reading this comment and have a blessed day in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@n0limitsosa]

Pharisees hated Jesus the same way some of y'all are hating on Lecrae. Let the man preach the way he wants it's the same gospel you're hearing in church. The only difference is he gears it towards a different audience. Not everyone wants to be hit with a multiple bible verses so Lecrae fills his lyrics with the simple truth. Ain't nothing wrong with that. He's not conforming, just engaging culture through his lyrics and telling people HIS story. Y'all can't write this mans script, let him go as the Spirit leads him. All this legality has to stop. Peace

[@blackknightdl]

Sammy Obi I swear I met some christians like that who don't want other christians to reach out to people who are not Christian. They treat Christianity like its a gang and churches like they're sets in the gang. They refuse to believe that God can be shown through how someone lives but rather believe you have to be a "preacher" to be the "best" Christian. I even see doctors being disrespected after treating people because christians want to show that "God treated them and not the doctors", like God can't work through the doctors brain and hands, and even though certain christians want to "give God the praise", they can at least respect the doctor by not criticizing his life work.

[@tieraaskew5609]

Cut the crap !that boy is lost he has said nothing about God on his own he is a sell out nobody is hating we use to love him he made that song don't wanna waste my life that's when he was right

[@Theohybrid]

"If I can, you can." Inspiring people from the past. New International Version "In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you." (Proverbs 25:22)

[@LelaNotLayla]

So nobody gonna acknowledge 1kphew in the back? Omg 😍😍

[@samueljones.]

1k phew!!! Wassup bro!

[@mrtheoriginalschool]

Lecrae sold out a long time ago and his unholy collaborations with ungodly associations speaks volumes.

[@Tein7777]

True

[@kylemanningjcic1333]

FACTS

[@mstaylormonae]

Last I thought, being a "hip hop" artist is a part of a "genre" ...so how is he not with the genres and labels and stuff? You're giving yourself a label by saying you're an hip hop artist! 🤦‍♀️ Don't get my wrong, i LOVE lecrae. His music really touched me when I gave my life to Christ because it was mostly Christ based. I'm with the social issues being included in positive songs too but don't try to drift away from what you started as, which is as a Christian rapper.

[@typicallytheo]

Man i love people and I love Jesus so much. But when i see judgmental Christians, it just opens my eyes to why the world is so accepting of us. Its cuz of how much hate u see in ppl and their blinded righteousness spatting scripture as if they're Jesus himself. And its not the script thats bad, nor is it the faith. Its the communication and misunderstanding of intent that really fuels the hate towards this community. I feel so bad for Lecrae seeing some of these ppl acting so ignorant mistaking his comfort in himself and godliness as sin. I'll never be ashamed of the gospel, but im certainly ashamed of these "christians".

[@chaboi7]

Jamal Oatman doesn't the bible teach that you'll know the tree by its fruit? so if this guy is saying he ain't a Christian rapper when obviously he started out as such then how is it judging when he's the one changing?....hes an apple tree but calling himself an orange tree imho.

[@HeartOGlobe]

Yo my dude totally walked away from preaching the truth to them😱😣😣😣... And they asked flat out, plus many opportunities to just witness! All lost. Dang man... Lecrae, take a break, go to church, read your Word, get the flame and get back to your call man...

[@TrevorLaub]

These comments are hilarious & sad

[@Theohybrid]

"I like seeing people win." God makes people win. Thank God.

[@CharisCM]

And then we wonder why Christians are so hypocritical and judgmental. Look at most of the comments on here. This is the probably the only light unbelievers will experience. Let's be happy for this man! Cheer him on and ask God to give him strength-not throw rocks at him! C'mon church!

[@FLEXANNAHEIM]

CharisCM are you condoning sin brother ? I rather speak the truth than for the brother to go to hell ! He needs to get right and so do you the Bible says if you see your brother sinning to let him know about it

[@1luv1heartful]

According to who and what authority? because The word of God (Bible) says not to partake/“cheer on” sin. Christians are supposed to Judge righteous Judgment and it’s better to openly REBUKE and tell the truth, so they can repent and don’t harm themselves as well as the Body (the Church). Entire books in the Bible on this matter. What you said, is another gospel.

[@jnun3782]

At 12:08 I'm not hating or anything but was it lecrae that cussed or was it one of the other people because his mouth kinda looks like it was him but I might be wrong

[@romariosmith422]

Jared Rosa dawm is a cuss word now loool

[@jnun3782]

Romario Smith I knew someone was gonna say that lol but I was really just curious even though I know some people don't really consider it a bad word

[@anthonydelrosario1273]

Yes it is.. and I thought I heard it too

[@EthanEns]

Anthony Delrosario I heard that too. But I think it's the other guy.

[@elvirahasty8561]

what the heck he's just gonna sit there and deny God... now I'ma stop listening to his music...

[@josefmaison1518]

That's because you're a brainwashed idiot that believes in a magic sky daddy

[@BRIMERLUN3]

My heart is breaking, I wanted to judge because I know the man that pressed in for the name of Jesus. but then remembered we all fall short. If we could all pray together that this man be the man to stand for Jesus with everything in Him.. not because of judging him but loving him in Jesus name. Let's pray him out of his down falls and trust Jesus to bring him back as a man that stands. ....if 2 or more are gathered in his name

[@1topgunna]

is that Future Kid aka 1k Phew in the back

[@santosjonathan]

Jonny Soza Yeah

[@Anthony-nq9ih]

Jonathan Santos wth is that? Lol

[@santosjonathan]

Anthony Andrade Wth is what? 1k Phew? He's a rapper

[@Anthony-nq9ih]

Jonathan Santos ya, lol..

[@coloradonative5793]

Hebrews 3:12-14 12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end,

[@Kavod24]

He supports 1kphew more then his own artists lol

[@ItsAllLuv]

when ur a tru believer hearin stuff like this from a former man of God, how can u not wanna pray 4 him..Lord 4giv me 4 my sins and father God plz release help Lecrea represent u the rite way, amen

[@OscarLopez-wu2nk]

I would rather Lecrae denounce Christianity instead of committing the sin of blasphemy and claiming to be a Christian and isn't one :-) good music though it used to be not anymore don't really like them couple songs are good :-) haha have a nice day

[@ladydignity]

Oscar Lopez ,right...

[@BrianDikasdaybyday]

Do you think that because of the way Lecrae has been labeled as a Christian rapper that he shys away from answering Spiritual questions because he doesn't wanna seem to Christian? Do you think Chance the rapper would respond to the questions in the same manner?? Talk to me lemme know

[@itsbeeminet]

Hmmmm interesting questions...I think if Chance were to answer them they would be like "ayeee yes Chance tell em", but if it was Lecrae they would see it as maybe being pushy or overly spiritual ..

[@WhoDeyMatt22]

Crae bud, ignore the haters

[@agentblack3090]

He doesn't want to be labeled a "Christian rapper" anymore because the moment he makes a song without Christian wording, everyone questions his faith.

[@melissarodriguez3544]

If you wonder why he no longer calling himself a Christian rapper, read the comments of this and other threads. We make an idol of the "Christian" label but we don't realize what we need is to be CHRIST LIKE. Christ didn't just hang out with those who already believed. He went out to those who didn't believe and exemplified Godliness without jamming theology down their throats. Stop with the categorizing and labels.

[@InfiniteT.I.M.E.]

Absolutely love the inspiring words of wisdom and encouragement being pushed by Lacrae and other faith based artists & musicians

[@cozysrevenge]

Lecrae 🔥

[@realbyfaith]

He said you can find whatever you are looking for in his music. Wow!!!

[@ANGELMARTINEZ-ic9un]

Why are u ashamed to be Christian smh Also at bet awards vibing to secular music and wearing reggae colors smh 🤦‍♂️

[@benadek6703]

ZIMPLE LOKO reggae colors ?

[@3-framez586]

ZIMPLE LOKO 😂😂 Mans said "raggae colors"

[@judithalpha4033]

😂😂😂 reggae colors?? what is reggae colors??

[@octuru449]

ZIMPLE LOKO thats it guys, wearing "reggae colors" is against god 😂

[@pimvanderschoor1381]

you say god do not like his shirt ?

[@Theohybrid]

Music is music. Evangelism is Evangelism. Its in their own spheres in their own time. Lecrae isn't confined as a Christian. Christianity doesn't bound nor is it isn't bound. It redeems. It saves & restores in love. "You come as you are." 'Success is what can I do compared to me.' 'Industry is work.' 'It High School, I don't got time for that.' 'No expectations.' 'Its whatever.' 'If you're down you're down but if not, then its all good.' Beautiful responses in honesty. Just wisdom. laughter & love. 'I'm good now.' 'I can pay for new new pride and new ego.' lol. 'Crae is hilarious. Passing wisdom and love on people. What we gotta do as Christians. Engage people and when the time is right, dialog and philosophize. 'Zero, no cost.' For losing your family a year for $$___Million. Peace. HammerXTime! He passed! Wisdom, truth, and love matters in front of the camera and backstage. 'Can't have my right hand knowing what my left hand doing, how I'm gon' be worried what the next man doing.'

[@agiles777]

every day he's straying farther and farther away from God.

[@shawnafelice5322]

"...excuse me but "righteous and ratchet" what does that mean? Lecrae I see the pyramids that you are sporting....what has happened to you? If you are the child of God you claim to be then you need to represent God in a different light. You are supposed to be the Light of the World, you are not supposed to be conformed to it." Read your bible and get on your knees and pray to God for more direction. I am proud of your accomplishment in the music industry but we as true believers/christians are not to "love the things of the world" and not compromise who we are to get ahead. I hope you'll take a step back and take a look of where God has blessed you to be and what talent He Himself has given you and feel compelled to continue to "inspire, impact, and equip" future generations through rapping and teaching the Word of God."

[@gunnaroberlander3653]

Why do/should you care about what other people label you as in the first place? Either way if you speak on it or not, people are always going to say what they want about you, look at you in a certain way and have these preconceived thoughts about you. But you'll never be able to put reigns on it and steer it the way you want to because you can't and never will able to control people and what they choose to say and think. So there's no real reason why he SHOULD care about it. The only time that he would care about it is if he's insecure. I'm not trying to judge or anything because I don't know him personally, but he gets on these radio shows and acts like he has to keep reminding everybody that he doesn't want to be labeled as a Christian rapper or artist and that's fine. He doesn't have to be. My thing is, he's been saying this very thing for a few years now. I mean we get it. I saw him at Winter Jam in Atlanta a few years ago and he also felt the need during his set to remind everybody that he's not doing this for himself but for God. Nobody said he wasn't in that moment. If he truly is secure in God than he wouldn't/shouldn't need to keep reminding people or care about what they think. That's just my opinion.

[@drivmwempozv4445]

"Butt wut I doo-doo" @3:49

[@guttaexclusive3553]

Sold his soul for fame obviously... I'm sad for this

[@elijahskye]

It’s very sad that so many Christians haven’t matured to a level of understanding the grace of god and that it’s an unmerited gift.... they haven’t reached the maturity level to know that when your in gods hands no one can pluck you out.... coming from the projects or you could say an urban area I understand the stereotypical mind state of the urban kids they hear Christian rapper and it’s just wack by the name alone people run away and don’t want to listen they already assume it’s corny and boring so they don’t even listen... but Jesus said he who has ears let them hear.... if Lecrae wants to not label himself to reach an expanded following of fans so be it a lot of these kids grow up and never hear about god the lifestyles they live make them products of there environment they steal cuss smoke drink even at times commit murder not to say other people don’t do these same things but that’s besides the point my point is... if Lecrae and take away this preconception of him being a “Christian” rapper only then maybe these kids that get a chance to listen will catch on and say wow it’s actually really good music slowly and slowly they start listening to his music more which in turn steers them a little further then the usual filthy hip hop they listen to now .... eventually they start asking questions such as yeah Lecraes music is good but I never hear him cuss I never hear him say the n word or talk about drugs and sex and jewelry mostly typical things that most worldly rappers would talk about ... then they do some research and find out he’s a Christian rapper... which leads them to maybe say wow I can relate to this guy and his music and it glorifies god on top of that he’s a Christian ....they might start to turn from there ways and say this Christ thing ain’t so bad I can still be myself listening to the genre of music they prefer and not be so bad maybe they learn some scriptures through his songs and start searching where it came from next thing you know they have a bible in their hands reading the word of god the life the bread of our lord how amazing is that eventually they turn from all there ways and repent and come to Christ and have everlasting life wow isn’t that beautiful isn’t that a beautiful thing....yet you guys want to belittle him and claim he’s not a true believer yet what are you doing acting as the Pharisees holier then thou... all he’s trying to do is win souls and this way he can reach another crowd that he would never of been able to catch.... I get your point be bold not ashamed but he doesn’t deny he’s a Christian he Denys being a Christian rapper on media this way at the end of the day that label gets swept away and now in turn he’s catching the lost ears that need the word... it’s all about growing in Christ and understanding his grace we all sin differently but god knows your heart and what your intentions are gods eyes never close he sees you when ever no body else can. I pray for you that need your eyes opened God also uses words to save the world. “How are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” (Romans 10:14).

[@therealflamelit]

Lecrae is a christian rapper like Tonex aka B Slade is a christian Singer...when its convenient

[@WhoDeyMatt22]

Hold This L. Debarge tonex is gay so therefore he's not Christian

[@lovelife8968]

"Heaven and hell is now!!" It's so evident. I also believe there is step further though!

[@zeravendubb673]

I remember when it was the Holy Spirit that inspired this man , Now its Dr.Dre...😐

[@GIANCASCOS]

Joe Nevarez chill u dumb

[@zeravendubb673]

Gian Cascos .. I'm not the one with the Fake lit pic Homie!

[@augustluster1]

Joe Nevarez bro, it is ok to be inspired by people, chill

[@indigenousprincess4314]

Joe Nevarez I agree it's very SAS he's conformed into the ways of the world 2 timothy 3 ..having a form of Godliness but denying its power is what he's doing for such men turn away

[@indigenousprincess4314]

sad*

[@iamjoelsmart6086]

At the end of the day it's not what you think is best for him it's how he holds on to Jesus and love his creations

[@tyrelllopez7151]

These comments bro smh

[@klksports7128]

However you feel about Lecrae, he actually seems like a legit cool guys and FUNNY! 😂😂 Talking about "of course I'd get in the ring for 60 million" "oh, so you're god now?" 😂😂