If we're putting a spotlight on faith-based hip-hop, we had to start with Lecrae. His devotion is unapologetic and his music is real.
Tiny Desk has featured some of the best music across various genres throughout our 18-year history; however,is the first Christian rapper to perform at NPR headquarters. I felt guilty when I mentioned this to the Houston-born emcee, only because it's taken so long.
If we're putting a spotlight on faith-based hip-hop, we had to start with Lecrae. Hip-hop originated in the streets; its growth has been slow and steady, with faith often appearing as a caveat in the music. It felt acceptable to mention God without getting too preachy, but if you went past that line, an obsession over authenticity stigmatized Christian rappers. And then Lecrae cracked the code: His devotion is unapologetic and consistent through the lyrics, but everything else, from the production to delivery, feels real and earned.For his set, Lecrae aptly kicked things off with"Coming in Hot," and breezed through seven more tracks from his catalog, including 2024's"Die for the Party," a song inspired by
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