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Do we need Christian hip-hop?

By Maxine Harrison2024-03-04T09:00:00

Nashville, Tennessee, USA, October 19, 2021. Hip Hop Artist LeCrae walk the Red Carpet during the 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at Allen Arena

Maxine Harrison says Lecrae is a key player in the Christian hip-hop scene, and asks if it is that far-fetched to think that God could transform a traditionally non-Christian genre into music that glorifies him?

On 5th February 2024, Christian hip-hop rapper, Lecrae was awarded two Grammys for Best Contemporary Christian Album for his latest album, Church Clothes 4 and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for Your Power with Tasha Cobbs. This means the rapper now has four Grammys, with two other wins in 2013 and 2015.

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