Lecrae to make his third appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
Lecrae has announced that he will be performing again on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The episode will air November 1 at 11:35PM EST.
The episode will air November 1 at 11:35PM EST.
Reach Records, God Over Money 'Beef' Addressed by Datin 
Datin spoke to Rapzilla at Flavor Fest and explained his feelings on reading negative comments on social media and this perceived "tension" between God Over Money and Reach Records.
Datin wanted to address is the notion that G.O.M. has a beef with Reach Records and their artists.
He said fans have “created” hidden meanings and messages in G.O.M.’s music that makes them look like they have a beef with Reach Records artists.
Datin explained that G.O.M. reads comments and Reach read the same comments, and it probably has both camps wondering about the other.
The rapper said there’s nothing but love for them. “I support what they do…We love them, dudes. We buy their music. They inspire us.”
He said fans have “created” hidden meanings and messages in G.O.M.’s music that makes them look like they have a beef with Reach Records artists.
Datin explained that G.O.M. reads comments and Reach read the same comments, and it probably has both camps wondering about the other.
The rapper said there’s nothing but love for them. “I support what they do…We love them, dudes. We buy their music. They inspire us.”
This is Part 2 of God's Servant's series of columns on Christian hip hop and the glory of Christ. Read Part 1 here.
It may be helpful to address at the outset who I am speaking to.
My critiques and challenges are not targeting people who simply say they’re doing music for a living. There’s nothing wrong with anybody just seeking to make good music.
This, however, is not the same thing as someone who makes music for ministry. This is not targeting people who do not wish to do music as ministry; you are free to make that decision (though I would appeal to most rappers to reconsider).
“Christian hip hop” is as amorphous a term as “urban”; it’s nearly impossible to define but generally obvious to discern. Anytime we’re using culture, there’s rarely going to be any agreement on how to condense it to any relevant generalizations. And while generalizations can make conversations challenging, they can also move the conversation forward. Even Paul used them at times (Titus 1:12–13).
So, as the old adage goes, if the shoe fits, wear it. However, I do think it would be helpful to specify the conversation partners I’m envisioning.
My challenges are targeting those who say they’re seeking to do music with the purpose of spreading the fame of Christ. I see this as including any artist(s) wanting to be considered in the Christian hip hop community, as well as those who aren’t wishing to have the label of Christian hip hop but seek the support of the church/Christian audience.
It may be helpful to address at the outset who I am speaking to.
My critiques and challenges are not targeting people who simply say they’re doing music for a living. There’s nothing wrong with anybody just seeking to make good music.
This, however, is not the same thing as someone who makes music for ministry. This is not targeting people who do not wish to do music as ministry; you are free to make that decision (though I would appeal to most rappers to reconsider).
“Christian hip hop” is as amorphous a term as “urban”; it’s nearly impossible to define but generally obvious to discern. Anytime we’re using culture, there’s rarely going to be any agreement on how to condense it to any relevant generalizations. And while generalizations can make conversations challenging, they can also move the conversation forward. Even Paul used them at times (Titus 1:12–13).
So, as the old adage goes, if the shoe fits, wear it. However, I do think it would be helpful to specify the conversation partners I’m envisioning.
My challenges are targeting those who say they’re seeking to do music with the purpose of spreading the fame of Christ. I see this as including any artist(s) wanting to be considered in the Christian hip hop community, as well as those who aren’t wishing to have the label of Christian hip hop but seek the support of the church/Christian audience.
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