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‘This is Hip-Hop’s Home’: Propaganda, CHH, & the State of Rap
The Home of Hip Hop In a previous article of mine titled “Unashamed Blackness,” I claimed that Christian hip hop is ... -
Unashamed Blackness: Black History & Christian Rap Featuring Ameen Hudson
Blackness never needed Christian rap, but Christian rap is unimaginable without Blackness. As we celebrate Black history this month, it ... -
The Community and Legacy of Critique Fridays with OnBeatMusic
Tuning in live every Friday night on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, viewers are met by a welcoming ... -
Maverick City Music Drops Powerful ‘Jubilee: The Juneteenth Addition’
As America ushers in Juneteenth as a nationally recognized holiday, the Christian music industry celebrates an extensive and collaborative project ... -
KB, Critical Race Theory, and the King From Nazareth: Voices from the Southside
In a recent Rapzilla interview, I sat down with KB to discuss his podcast, music, and concern for social justice, ... -
Social Justice and CHH Part IV: Sho Baraka the Griot
In last week’s article on “Social Justice and CHH,” I considered the portraits of Christ painted in the lyrics of ... -
Social Justice and CHH Part III: Portraits of Christ by Propaganda, Lecrae, and KB
In the second article of “Social Justice and CHH,” I consider themes of pain, prejudice, and poverty presented in the ... -
Social Justice and CHH Part II: Melodies of Pain by WHATUPRG, Trip Lee, and Reconcile
In my previous article from the series “Social Justice and CHH” I examined topics of prejudice, racism, and slavery as ... -
Social Justice and CHH Part I: A Decade with Lecrae and Derek Minor
Christian Hip-Hop (CHH) artists are increasingly vocal about social and racial justice. Over the past year, Lecrae has engaged in ...
