31 Best Christian Rappers

12. Hulvey

Christopher Michael Hulvey, better known by his stage name, is a Christian rapper, composer, and producer. Unlike many rappers on this list, he is a novice in the industry, with his first album coming out in 2021.

The rapper’s first album reached number eight on the Top Christian Albums list and 19 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Christopher grew up in Georgia but relocated to Atlanta, the rap industry’s main hub.

Besides his solo releases, Hulvey has also appeared on tracks by 116 Clique and Lecrae. His most successful projects are “Beautiful,” “Reasons,” and “Can’t Tell It All.”

13. Trip Lee

Trip Lee is a preacher and Christian rapper who has quickly grown into a household figure in the Christian hip-hop world. The rapper’s earlier tracks have a very distinct tone from his current music, which is more gospel-centered. According to him, rappers Ambassador and Da’ TRUTH did inspire his Christian hip-hop style.

Currently, the rapper has a total of six albums. Three of his albums, Between Two Worlds (2010), The Good Life (2012), and Rise (2014), secured a place in the top ten of Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number one on the Gospel chart. The latter reached number 16 on the Billboard 200.

The rapper’s most successful and greatest releases include “Manolo” and “Sweet Victory.”

14. Manafest

Manafest’s real name is Christopher Scott Greenwood and he hails from Canada. A lot of Manafest’s work as of late has been rap-rock, which combines rock and hip-hop styles. His live performances feature rock bands and instruments. Manafest has been rapping for three decades, making him a true industry veteran.

The rapper dropped his first album, titled My Own Thing, in 2003. His 11^th album, I Run with Wolves, came out in 2022.

He’s among the most popular Christian rappers on this list, having more than 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Manafest’s most successful releases include “No Plan B” and “Impossible.”

15. WHATUPRG

WHATUPRG is among the most versatile rappers on this list because he uniquely incorporates aspects of trap music and reggaeton into his signature sound. His parents were Mexican immigrants who settled in Georgia, where he was brought up.

WHATUPRG is part of the 116 Clique, but he uses the pseudonym Raul Garcia. His unique and creative style has earned him widespread appreciation among Christians who listen to hip-hop.

The rapper has three studio albums under his name, including Pleasant Hill (2018), Raul (2019), and New Hollywood (2022). “Glory,” “Courtside,” and “Drip Lee” are among his most famous songs.

16. Sho Baraka

Sho Baraka is a prominent Christian rapper among the pioneers of 116 Clique. The rapper was under Reach Records’ management before departing to launch his record label. Besides his prominence in the Christian rap community, he is also a successful artist in the conscious rap scene.

As an industry veteran, Sho Baraka has had six album releases between 2007 and 2018. He collaborates with artists such as Lecrae, Trip Lee, and Tedashii.

The rapper’s third studio album, Talented 10th (2013), is widely regarded as his best work. It debuted at number one on Billboard’s Gospel albums chart and reached 12 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

17. Bizzle

Bizzle was born on July 21, 1983, and has been among the most controversial Christian rappers. His song, “You Got Some Explaining to Do,” became a worldwide sensation in 2010. The song criticized popular rapper Jay-Z for making insulting remarks about Christians and Jesus.

The rapper created a commotion in January 2014 with the release of the song “Same Love.” He wrote the track directly to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s Same Love. Within the song’s lyrics, he blasted the media for its promotion of homosexuality and its use of the black civil rights movement to advance gay rights.

In 2013, he won the Kingdom Choice Awards for the Music Video of the Year, Rap Single of the Year, and Hip-Hop Album of the Year categories. Some of his greatest projects include Light Work 2: Bars & Melodies (2019), Light Work (2018) as well as Crowns and Crosses (2016).

18. Wande

Wande is one of the most prominent, active Christian female rappers. Before beginning her career as a solo artist, Wande held positions in the music industry as a music journalist and an artist and repertoire (A&R) manager.

She’s the first female artist to work under the Christian hip-hop record label, Reach. The rapper released her first E.P., The Decision, and album titled Exit in 2020. Her best hits include “Blessed Up,” “Big God,” and “HAPPY.”

19. Social Club Misfits

Social Club Misfits is a Christian rap duo from Miami, Florida. FERN and Marty Mar have been in the industry for over a decade, with their first album, Misfits, debuting in 2012.

Nevertheless, their breakthrough came after releasing the third studio album, titled Misfits 2, in 2014. The album reached number three on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart, ten on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and 59 on the Billboard 200 chart. The duo’s most famous songs include “War Cry” and “Testify.”

20. Swoope

Swoope is well-known for his creative wordplay and ability to convey imaginative stories. He is currently under Collision Records management and has four studio album releases.

Furthermore, Swoope is a member of the rap group Wrecking Crew. He features in collaborations with rappers such as Mac Miller and Jon Bellion. Some of his most successful projects include “Blue Pill” and “Wake Up.” Swoope is also in demand as a producer, having worked with prominent rappers like Tedashii and Lecrae.

The Atlanta-based rap musician continues to demonstrate unique skills in composing quality music. Unlike other Christian rappers, Swoope albums boast of one complete thought. The most recent release was in 2018, after dealing with extreme depression and finally finding hope.

21. KJ-52

Jonah Sorrentino, better known by his stage name KJ-52, was born on June 26, 1975, in Tampa’s Ybor City. After several years of defiance and drug abuse, the rapper underwent a spiritual rebirth at the age of 15 years.

When he started, he dropped a few demo CDs, but they did not attract the public’s attention. In 1998, he quit his job and decided to develop his career as a rapper.

His first album, 7th Avenue, came out in April 2000. Since then, he has had 16 albums under his name. Some of his releases have been controversial, attracting hate and even receiving death threats from fans.