31 Best Christian Rappers

22. Canton Jones

Canton Jones was born on January 9, 1977, in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He was brought up in a musical family and began singing when he was five. The rapper is also a minister at the Free Life Church.

During his time as a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, he was a member of the school’s Glee Club. He had the opportunity to perform in front of prominent figures like Ray Charles, Oprah Winfrey, Bobby Jones, and Stevie Wonder.

Canton also sang in the choir at Creflo Dollar’s World Changers Church. He earned recognition after giving a solo presentation before the congregation. As of now, the rapper has 13 albums under his name.

23. Thi’sl

Travis Tremayne Tyler, popularly known as Thi’sl was born on March 17, 1977, in Greenwood, Mississippi. His parents moved to St. Louis, Missouri, shortly after he was born. He started his career as a rapper at 14, using the stage name Uncle Y.

Nevertheless, his gang involvement at the time had a significant impact on his musical style. After some time, he decided to give up his street lifestyle and concentrate on gospel hip-hop. His most popular releases include “Redemption,” “Get It,” “Hindsight,” and “Majestic,” featuring the Social Club.

24. Black Knight (BrvndonP)

BrvndonP was born in Sacramento. The rapper grew up around music because his dad is a musician, too. He had already shown interest in playing the drums at a young age. Throughout his career, the rapper has been able to perform alongside artists such as Alex Medina, Rhema Soul, Canon, and Chris Lee.

He dropped his self-titled debut album in 2016. Some of his E.P.s and other studio albums include We Live It (2016), Off the Record (2016), and No Fakery (2016).

25. DC Talk

Christian rappers D.C. Talk made their biggest mark on the music industry in the early 1990s.

In 1992, their rendition of “Jesus Is Just Alright With Me,” originally done by the Art Reynolds Singers, earned them widespread recognition. Although the track maintains the original chorus, it has fresh rap lines from Michael Tait, Kevin Smith, and TobyMac.

The hit significantly contributed to their album’s success, titled Free At Last. Despite being a rap group, they won Best Rock Gospel Album Grammy. The group hasn’t dropped an album for more than two decades, but in recent years they’ve been organizing tours and writing books to spread a message of hope during these troubling times.

26. Da Truth

Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr., better known by his stage name Da Truth, is another successful Christian rapper. Whereas it has been six years since his last album, he has won numerous awards and has eight albums under his name.

Even though his music is more prominent among Christian rap diehards, Da Truth is better known to the general world for his involvement with his close buddy Tye Tribbett’s wife. Consequently, the rapper had to step down from his position as a minister for six months and disappear from the music industry.

The rapper already had a wife during the entanglement, but they overcame their problems, made a new commitment to one another, and are now proud parents of two kids.

27. Propaganda

Christian rap artist Propaganda has gained widespread recognition for using his songs to address persistent societal problems. He has worked with numerous notable artists and participated in critical cultural discussions.

His career addresses issues such as racial tensions, rumor-mongering, and hypocrisy. His songs provide a much-needed viewpoint on these pressing societal issues and shed light on the widespread inequality in modern society.

For more than a decade now, the rapper has been at the epicenter of rap music’s most pivotal discussions due to his blend of positivity, authenticity, and emotive style in his songs.

28. Sevin

Sevin is from Sacramento, California, and is a Christian gangster rapper. His music addresses the struggles of the urban lifestyle while offering an optimistic, spiritual alternative to drug use, gang membership, and physical violence.

Currently, the rapper has around 17 studio albums and mixtapes. He started rapping while he was young and released his first album in 1999. In 2001, he established an urban ministry called HOG MOB (Hooked on God, Ministry Over Business). Since then, the group’s reach has grown to 40 locations across three states.

The rapper’s first album to reach the Billboard Gospel Albums chart was Commissary (2013). His other album, Purple Heart, became even greater after signing a record deal with God Over Money Records in 2016, reaching several Billboard charts.

29. GAWVI

GAWVI rose quickly to become a prominent figure in the Christian rap industry. Under Reach Records’ management, the rapper and producer dropped six albums between 2013 and 2021. The rapper’s best-selling album was We Belong (2017). The album debuted at number seven on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart and Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart.

“Slingshot,” “Not Too Far,” and “Fight For Me” are among his most famous hits. Recently, the rapper’s standing has been going down. Reach Records cut ties with the musician following several reports that he had sent indecent photos to female fans.

30. 1K Phew

As one of the best Christian rappers, 1K Phew’s music style is heavily influenced by the trap music trend that has spread throughout the city. He’s also a member of the Christian hip-hop group 116 Clique. The rapper has made it clear that he strives to use his music to present people with the truth rather than worrying about being politically correct.

His music delivers a distinct message of positivity and hope to many of the city’s trap musicians. The songs “WILDIN” and “Drip Lee” are among his popular releases. Furthermore, the rapper dropped an album No Church In a While, in 2021.

31. Pigeon John

Pigeon John hails from Los Angeles and started in the 90s hip-hop scene at the Good Life Cafe’s legendary open mic evenings. When starting, he was part of the hip-hop crew L.A. Symphony. However, he left to join the group’s Brainwash Projects and Rootbeer, where he’s an active member.

He’s a unique rapper in that his music blends genres and positive lyrics. His songs’ uplifting lyrics and references to God have earned him the tag “Christian Rapper.” However, he hopes to appeal to diverse listeners by combining different rock and pop styles with easily relatable lyrics.

Top Christian Rappers, Final Thoughts

Anytime you hear the term hip hop, it’s highly unlikely for songs that talk about Jesus or the bible to cross your mind. Nevertheless, Christian rap is very prominent in the music industry.

Devout rappers use their music to convey their thoughts on Christianity while spreading the message. They advocate for a morally upright lifestyle. We hope you had fun reading our list of the best Christian rappers.