When you think of hip hop, songs about Jesus and the bible probably don’t come to mind. But you’ll be surprised to learn that Christian rap is in fact a very popular genre of music. Christian rappers have existed for almost as long as rap itself. These god-fearing MCs use rap to express their feelings about religion and spread the message. While you’re probably aware of rappers like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar who have discussed their faith in their music, they are nowhere near as committed to preaching the truth as the rappers on this list. Similar to Christian rock bands, Christian rappers promote a positive way of living. While their songs often contain messages relating to the gospel, their music is fun and accessible, so you don’t have to be religious to enjoy it. If you’re new to the genre and want to know some of the best Christian rappers to check out, we’ve got you covered. Read on below and discover some of the best religious rappers in the game.  10 Famous Christian Rappers

  1. DC Talk dc Talk/YouTube Surprisingly still a thing, it was during the early 90s when Christian rappers DC Talk really impacted the music scene. The trio exploded onto the charts in 1992 with their cover of The Art Reynolds Singers’ smash”Jesus Is Just Alright With Me.” While the song retains the original chorus, it features new rap verses from TobyMac, Kevin Smith, and Michael Tait. The song helped their album, Free At Last, become a massive hit and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album, even though they are a rap act. It’s often cited as the album that helped Christian music become accepted in the mainstream.  The trio hasn’t released an album in over two decades but has written several books and begun touring again, promoting a positive message in these dark times. 
  2. Trip Lee Reach Records/YouTube As well as being a Christian rapper, Trip Lee is a pastor, balancing his career in the entertainment world with looking after his parish. The Texan wanted to be a famous rapper from a young age, but when he devoted his life to Christ at age 14 his priorities changed. He became a minister but still had a passion for music so decided to marry the two. Trip Lee has released six albums over the past eight years, with his third release, Between Two Worlds, his most polished work. It’s the first Christian rap album to reach the number one spot on the modern Christian album charts and won the Stellar Award for Best Hip Hop Album in 2011.
  3. Derek Minor Derek Minor/YouTube When it comes to Christian rappers, Derek Minor has done it all. Not only has he released solo albums under the alias PRo, but he’s also a founding member of high profile group R.M.G. on Reflection and a former member of the Reach hip-hop collective 116 Clique. He’s also a producer, actor, screenwriter, and all-around entrepreneur.  Derek Minor has won several major awards during his career, including a Grammy for the Best Gospel Album in 2013 for his work as a producer on the album Gravity.
  4. Andy Mineo Reach Records/YouTube New York rapper Andy Mineo has been spitting religious rhymes for over two decades. He first started as a producer in a high school where he joined the group Fat Camp. But after struggling with his faith, he closed down his studio to focus on his relationship with god. When he was in a good place, he re-opened his studio and got back to making music.  Mineo has released three solo albums (all three have reached the second spot or higher on the US Christian charts), several mixtapes, and stacks of singles over his time in the music business. 
  5. Da Truth Rapzilla.com Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr., known by the stage name Da Truth, is another Christian rapper who has had much success over the years. He’s won many awards and released eight albums, although it’s been six years since his last record. While popular with fans of Christian rap, Da Truth is known to the wider public for his affair with good friend Tye Tribbett’s wife. This led to Da Truth stepping down from his ministerial role for six months and taking a hiatus from the music business. Married at the time, Da Truth and his wife managed to get through their issues and recommitted to each other, and remain happily married with two children. 

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  1. Lecrae  Jamie Lamor Thompson / Shutterstock.com Another Texas rapper, Lecrae is at the top of his game. Even though he’s been around for over 15 years, Lecrae continues to have lots of success as a Christian rapper. He makes southern-style hip-hop, and although he is classified as a Christian rapper, he has gone on record as saying; “My music is not Christian, Lecrae is.” Lecrae has released 11 albums, with his past seven releases all topping the US Christian charts. As well as collaborating with some of his Christian peers, such as Andy Mineo, Tedashii, PRo, and Derek Minor, he’s also worked with several mainstream hip hop artists, including Ty Dolla $ign, Zaytoven, and Jidenna. Lecrae is easily one of the best Christian rappers in the game. 
  2. NF NFrealmusic/YouTube Christian rap artist NF (Nathan John Feuerstein) is another successful Christian rapper. The hip hop artist gained lots of attention when his 2017 album, Perception, topped the Billboard Charts. Although they are very different, NF credits Eminem with getting him into hip hop culture and helping him define his style.  Much of what NF raps about is shaped by his troubled upbringing and how Jesus Christ has helped him become who he is. NF was abused by his mother’s partner as a child. His mom, a drug addict, then died from an overdose in 2009. Despite all this, he has overcome the odds to become a success with a stable relationship of his own thanks to his trust in the lord. 
  3. Tedashii remedylive/YouTube A member of hip hop collective 116 Clique, Tedashii was rather late to the rap game. It wasn’t until he was 29 that he finally released his first album, Kingdom People, and began to get noticed. He’s since gone on to have a very successful career, releasing six solo studio albums and six with 116 Clique.  Tedashii is known for his deep voice and energetic performances, with some of his best songs including “Nothing I Can’t Do,” “Get Out of My Way,” and “Gotta Live.”
  4. Flame 100huntley/YouTube Flame, otherwise known as Marcus Tyrone Gray, has released nine albums and won several Dove and Stellar Awards for his music. He started writing raps as a kid and it wasn’t long until he was signed up by Cross Movement Records. He released four records with the label before starting his own company, Clear Sight Music. He was involved in a bit of controversy when he sued Katy Perry for copyright infringement. While he initially won the case, two appeals went in favor of Petty and the case was thrown out. 
  5. KB KB/YouTube Not to be mistaken with basketballer KD, KB is the alias of Christian hip hop artist Kevin Elijah Burgess. The Florida-born KB first formed a Christian rap group with fellow believers he met at Bible college. They called themselves His Glory Alone (HGA) and soon got noticed by some of the big names in Christian rap, including Lecrae.  It wasn’t long until KB had his own record deal and began making waves in the scene. He’s released four albums – three of which topped the Christian charts – while also featuring on the album Man Up with 116 Clique.

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When you think of hip hop, songs about Jesus and the bible probably don’t come to mind. But you’ll be surprised to learn that Christian rap is in fact a very popular genre of music. Christian rappers have existed for almost as long as rap itself. These god-fearing MCs use rap to express their feelings about religion and spread the message. While you’re probably aware of rappers like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar who have discussed their faith in their music, they are nowhere near as committed to preaching the truth as the rappers on this list. Similar to Christian rock bands, Christian rappers promote a positive way of living. While their songs often contain messages relating to the gospel, their music is fun and accessible, so you don’t have to be religious to enjoy it. If you’re new to the genre and want to know some of the best Christian rappers to check out, we’ve got you covered. Read on below and discover some of the best religious rappers in the game.  10 Famous Christian Rappers

  1. DC Talk dc Talk/YouTube Surprisingly still a thing, it was during the early 90s when Christian rappers DC Talk really impacted the music scene. The trio exploded onto the charts in 1992 with their cover of The Art Reynolds Singers’ smash”Jesus Is Just Alright With Me.” While the song retains the original chorus, it features new rap verses from TobyMac, Kevin Smith, and Michael Tait. The song helped their album, Free At Last, become a massive hit and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album, even though they are a rap act. It’s often cited as the album that helped Christian music become accepted in the mainstream.  The trio hasn’t released an album in over two decades but has written several books and begun touring again, promoting a positive message in these dark times. 
  2. Trip Lee Reach Records/YouTube As well as being a Christian rapper, Trip Lee is a pastor, balancing his career in the entertainment world with looking after his parish. The Texan wanted to be a famous rapper from a young age, but when he devoted his life to Christ at age 14 his priorities changed. He became a minister but still had a passion for music so decided to marry the two. Trip Lee has released six albums over the past eight years, with his third release, Between Two Worlds, his most polished work. It’s the first Christian rap album to reach the number one spot on the modern Christian album charts and won the Stellar Award for Best Hip Hop Album in 2011.
  3. Derek Minor Derek Minor/YouTube When it comes to Christian rappers, Derek Minor has done it all. Not only has he released solo albums under the alias PRo, but he’s also a founding member of high profile group R.M.G. on Reflection and a former member of the Reach hip-hop collective 116 Clique. He’s also a producer, actor, screenwriter, and all-around entrepreneur.  Derek Minor has won several major awards during his career, including a Grammy for the Best Gospel Album in 2013 for his work as a producer on the album Gravity.
  4. Andy Mineo Reach Records/YouTube New York rapper Andy Mineo has been spitting religious rhymes for over two decades. He first started as a producer in a high school where he joined the group Fat Camp. But after struggling with his faith, he closed down his studio to focus on his relationship with god. When he was in a good place, he re-opened his studio and got back to making music.  Mineo has released three solo albums (all three have reached the second spot or higher on the US Christian charts), several mixtapes, and stacks of singles over his time in the music business. 
  5. Da Truth Rapzilla.com Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr., known by the stage name Da Truth, is another Christian rapper who has had much success over the years. He’s won many awards and released eight albums, although it’s been six years since his last record. While popular with fans of Christian rap, Da Truth is known to the wider public for his affair with good friend Tye Tribbett’s wife. This led to Da Truth stepping down from his ministerial role for six months and taking a hiatus from the music business. Married at the time, Da Truth and his wife managed to get through their issues and recommitted to each other, and remain happily married with two children. 

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  1. Lecrae  Jamie Lamor Thompson / Shutterstock.com Another Texas rapper, Lecrae is at the top of his game. Even though he’s been around for over 15 years, Lecrae continues to have lots of success as a Christian rapper. He makes southern-style hip-hop, and although he is classified as a Christian rapper, he has gone on record as saying; “My music is not Christian, Lecrae is.” Lecrae has released 11 albums, with his past seven releases all topping the US Christian charts. As well as collaborating with some of his Christian peers, such as Andy Mineo, Tedashii, PRo, and Derek Minor, he’s also worked with several mainstream hip hop artists, including Ty Dolla $ign, Zaytoven, and Jidenna. Lecrae is easily one of the best Christian rappers in the game. 
  2. NF NFrealmusic/YouTube Christian rap artist NF (Nathan John Feuerstein) is another successful Christian rapper. The hip hop artist gained lots of attention when his 2017 album, Perception, topped the Billboard Charts. Although they are very different, NF credits Eminem with getting him into hip hop culture and helping him define his style.  Much of what NF raps about is shaped by his troubled upbringing and how Jesus Christ has helped him become who he is. NF was abused by his mother’s partner as a child. His mom, a drug addict, then died from an overdose in 2009. Despite all this, he has overcome the odds to become a success with a stable relationship of his own thanks to his trust in the lord. 
  3. Tedashii remedylive/YouTube A member of hip hop collective 116 Clique, Tedashii was rather late to the rap game. It wasn’t until he was 29 that he finally released his first album, Kingdom People, and began to get noticed. He’s since gone on to have a very successful career, releasing six solo studio albums and six with 116 Clique.  Tedashii is known for his deep voice and energetic performances, with some of his best songs including “Nothing I Can’t Do,” “Get Out of My Way,” and “Gotta Live.”
  4. Flame 100huntley/YouTube Flame, otherwise known as Marcus Tyrone Gray, has released nine albums and won several Dove and Stellar Awards for his music. He started writing raps as a kid and it wasn’t long until he was signed up by Cross Movement Records. He released four records with the label before starting his own company, Clear Sight Music. He was involved in a bit of controversy when he sued Katy Perry for copyright infringement. While he initially won the case, two appeals went in favor of Petty and the case was thrown out. 
  5. KB KB/YouTube Not to be mistaken with basketballer KD, KB is the alias of Christian hip hop artist Kevin Elijah Burgess. The Florida-born KB first formed a Christian rap group with fellow believers he met at Bible college. They called themselves His Glory Alone (HGA) and soon got noticed by some of the big names in Christian rap, including Lecrae.  It wasn’t long until KB had his own record deal and began making waves in the scene. He’s released four albums – three of which topped the Christian charts – while also featuring on the album Man Up with 116 Clique.

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When you think of hip hop, songs about Jesus and the bible probably don’t come to mind. But you’ll be surprised to learn that Christian rap is in fact a very popular genre of music. Christian rappers have existed for almost as long as rap itself. These god-fearing MCs use rap to express their feelings about religion and spread the message. While you’re probably aware of rappers like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar who have discussed their faith in their music, they are nowhere near as committed to preaching the truth as the rappers on this list.

Similar to Christian rock bands, Christian rappers promote a positive way of living. While their songs often contain messages relating to the gospel, their music is fun and accessible, so you don’t have to be religious to enjoy it. If you’re new to the genre and want to know some of the best Christian rappers to check out, we’ve got you covered. Read on below and discover some of the best religious rappers in the game. 

10 Famous Christian Rappers

1. DC Talk

dc Talk/YouTube

Surprisingly still a thing, it was during the early 90s when Christian rappers DC Talk really impacted the music scene. The trio exploded onto the charts in 1992 with their cover of The Art Reynolds Singers’ smash”Jesus Is Just Alright With Me.” While the song retains the original chorus, it features new rap verses from TobyMac, Kevin Smith, and Michael Tait.

The song helped their album, Free At Last, become a massive hit and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album, even though they are a rap act. It’s often cited as the album that helped Christian music become accepted in the mainstream. 

The trio hasn’t released an album in over two decades but has written several books and begun touring again, promoting a positive message in these dark times. 

2. Trip Lee

Reach Records/YouTube

As well as being a Christian rapper, Trip Lee is a pastor, balancing his career in the entertainment world with looking after his parish. The Texan wanted to be a famous rapper from a young age, but when he devoted his life to Christ at age 14 his priorities changed. He became a minister but still had a passion for music so decided to marry the two.

Trip Lee has released six albums over the past eight years, with his third release, Between Two Worlds, his most polished work. It’s the first Christian rap album to reach the number one spot on the modern Christian album charts and won the Stellar Award for Best Hip Hop Album in 2011.

3. Derek Minor

Derek Minor/YouTube

When it comes to Christian rappers, Derek Minor has done it all. Not only has he released solo albums under the alias PRo, but he’s also a founding member of high profile group R.M.G. on Reflection and a former member of the Reach hip-hop collective 116 Clique. He’s also a producer, actor, screenwriter, and all-around entrepreneur. 

Derek Minor has won several major awards during his career, including a Grammy for the Best Gospel Album in 2013 for his work as a producer on the album Gravity.

4. Andy Mineo

New York rapper Andy Mineo has been spitting religious rhymes for over two decades. He first started as a producer in a high school where he joined the group Fat Camp. But after struggling with his faith, he closed down his studio to focus on his relationship with god. When he was in a good place, he re-opened his studio and got back to making music. 

Mineo has released three solo albums (all three have reached the second spot or higher on the US Christian charts), several mixtapes, and stacks of singles over his time in the music business. 

5. Da Truth

Rapzilla.com

Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr., known by the stage name Da Truth, is another Christian rapper who has had much success over the years. He’s won many awards and released eight albums, although it’s been six years since his last record. While popular with fans of Christian rap, Da Truth is known to the wider public for his affair with good friend Tye Tribbett’s wife.

This led to Da Truth stepping down from his ministerial role for six months and taking a hiatus from the music business. Married at the time, Da Truth and his wife managed to get through their issues and recommitted to each other, and remain happily married with two children. 

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6. Lecrae 

Jamie Lamor Thompson / Shutterstock.com

Another Texas rapper, Lecrae is at the top of his game. Even though he’s been around for over 15 years, Lecrae continues to have lots of success as a Christian rapper. He makes southern-style hip-hop, and although he is classified as a Christian rapper, he has gone on record as saying; “My music is not Christian, Lecrae is.”

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Lecrae has released 11 albums, with his past seven releases all topping the US Christian charts. As well as collaborating with some of his Christian peers, such as Andy Mineo, Tedashii, PRo, and Derek Minor, he’s also worked with several mainstream hip hop artists, including Ty Dolla $ign, Zaytoven, and Jidenna. Lecrae is easily one of the best Christian rappers in the game. 

7. NF

NFrealmusic/YouTube

Christian rap artist NF (Nathan John Feuerstein) is another successful Christian rapper. The hip hop artist gained lots of attention when his 2017 album, Perception, topped the Billboard Charts. Although they are very different, NF credits Eminem with getting him into hip hop culture and helping him define his style. 

Much of what NF raps about is shaped by his troubled upbringing and how Jesus Christ has helped him become who he is. NF was abused by his mother’s partner as a child. His mom, a drug addict, then died from an overdose in 2009. Despite all this, he has overcome the odds to become a success with a stable relationship of his own thanks to his trust in the lord. 

8. Tedashii

remedylive/YouTube

A member of hip hop collective 116 Clique, Tedashii was rather late to the rap game. It wasn’t until he was 29 that he finally released his first album, Kingdom People, and began to get noticed. He’s since gone on to have a very successful career, releasing six solo studio albums and six with 116 Clique. 

Tedashii is known for his deep voice and energetic performances, with some of his best songs including “Nothing I Can’t Do,” “Get Out of My Way,” and “Gotta Live.”

9. Flame

100huntley/YouTube

Flame, otherwise known as Marcus Tyrone Gray, has released nine albums and won several Dove and Stellar Awards for his music. He started writing raps as a kid and it wasn’t long until he was signed up by Cross Movement Records. He released four records with the label before starting his own company, Clear Sight Music.

He was involved in a bit of controversy when he sued Katy Perry for copyright infringement. While he initially won the case, two appeals went in favor of Petty and the case was thrown out. 

10. KB

KB/YouTube

Not to be mistaken with basketballer KD, KB is the alias of Christian hip hop artist Kevin Elijah Burgess. The Florida-born KB first formed a Christian rap group with fellow believers he met at Bible college. They called themselves His Glory Alone (HGA) and soon got noticed by some of the big names in Christian rap, including Lecrae. 

It wasn’t long until KB had his own record deal and began making waves in the scene. He’s released four albums – three of which topped the Christian charts – while also featuring on the album Man Up with 116 Clique.

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