As the world continues to navigate through the ups and downs of life, music has proven to be a constant source of hope and inspiration for many. For those who seek to strengthen their faith while also enjoying the art of music, Christian rap has emerged as a powerful genre. With its uplifting lyrics, powerful beats, and messages of hope and love, Christian rap has continued to gain popularity in recent years.
In this article, we will be highlighting the top 15 Christian rappers to listen to in 2023. From veteran artists to up-and-coming talents, these rappers have proven their dedication to spreading the word of God through their music. So, whether you’re a devout believer or simply looking for some positive vibes, be sure to check out these Christian rappers and their inspiring tracks.
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NF:
Starting things off with one of the most famous Christian rappers on our list and in the hip-hop industry, NF, whose real name is Nathan John Feuerstein.
He was born on 30th March 1991 in Gladwin, Michigan, USA. His age is around 32 years as of 2023. His ALIAS is NF, and he has one kid.
Nathan started his career in 2010 and has been active since then. Some of his notable releases are “Moments,” “Mansion,” “Therapy Session,” “Perception,” “The Search,” and many others.
John has around 2.8 million+ followers on Instagram at @nfrealmusic, more than 13.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify at NF, and around 431,000+ followers on SoundCloud at NF.
Lecrae:
This Christian rapper’s actual name is Lecrae Devaughn Moore. He was born on 9th October 1979 in Houston, Texas, USA.
His age is around 44 years as of 2023. He began his career in 2004 and has been active since then. He has three kids.
Besides being a Christian rapper, he is also a songwriter, actor, singer, and music producer. His notable releases are “Real Talk,” “After the Music Stops,” “Rebel,” “Rehab,” “Gravity,” and many others.
Lecrae has more than 1.9 million followers on Instagram at @lecrae, more than 2.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Lecrae, and around 37,100+ followers on SoundCloud at Lecrae.
Andy Mineo:
Andy Mineo was born on 17th April 1988 in Syracuse, New York, USA. His age is around 35 years as of 2023. His ALIAS is C-Lite.
His actual name is Andrew Aaron Mineo. Besides being a Christian rapper, he is also a songwriter, musician, producer, and video director.
Mineo began his career in 2001 and has been active since then. His famous albums/songs are “Heroes For Sale,” “Uncomfortable,” “Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed Present Magic & Bird,” “Never Land II,” and many others.
He has around 686,000+ followers on Instagram at @andymineo, more than 1.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Andy Mineo, and more than 49,500 followers on SoundCloud at Andy Mineo.
KB:
This Christian rapper’s age is around 35 years as of 2023. His actual name is Kevin Elijah Burgess. His ALIAS is K to the second letter.
He was born on 21st July 1988 in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA. KB began his career in 2006 and has been active ever since.
Kevin is also a songwriter and A&R Executive, besides being a Christian rapper. His notable releases are “Weight & Glory,” “Tomorrow We Live,” “Today We Rebel,” “His Glory Alone,” and many others.
Burgess has more than 343,000 followers on Instagram at @kb_hga, more than 985,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at KB, and around 10,400+ followers on SoundCloud at KB.
Flame:
He may look young, but his age is around 42 years as of 2023. Flame’s actual name is Marcus Tyrone Gray.
Flame was born on 16th September 1981 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. He began his career in 2003 and has been active since then.
Besides being a Christian rapper, he is also a songwriter, music executive, and actor. His notable albums/songs are “Flame,” “Rewind,” “Our World: Fallen,” “Our World: Redeemed,” and many others.
Gray has around 77,700+ followers on Instagram at @flame314, more than 269,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at FLAME, and around 10+ followers on SoundCloud at Flame.
Trip Lee:
Lee was born on 17th December 1987 in Dallas, Texas, USA. His actual name is William Lee Barefield III. His ALIAS is Trip Lee.
Besides being a Christian rapper, he is also a songwriter, singer, poet, author, and pastor. He began his career in 2005 and has been active since then.
His age is around 36 years as of 2023. Some of his notable releases are “If They Only Knew,” “20/20,” “Between Two Worlds,” “The Good Life,” “Rise,” “The End,” and many others.
Trip has more than 339,000 followers on Instagram at @triplee116, more than 393,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Trip Lee, and around 10,300+ followers on SoundCloud at Trip Lee.
Derek Minor:
This Christian rapper began rapping in 2006 and has been active in the hip-hop industry since then. His age is around 39 years as of 2023.
He was born on 16th December 1984 in Pontiac, Michigan, USA. His actual name is Derek Laurence Johnson, Jr. His ALIAS is PRo.
Besides being a rapper, he is also a songwriter, screenwriter, and actor. His notable releases are “The Blackout,” “Redemption,” “Dying to Live,” “Minorville,” “Empire,” and many others.
Derek has around 141,000+ followers on Instagram at @thederekminor, more than 431,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Derek Minor, and it appears that he does have an official SoundCloud account.
Bizzle:
Bizzle is also a songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur, besides being a Christian rapper. He began his career in 2004 and is still active.
His actual name is Mark Julian Felder. His ALIAS is Lavyss. He was born on 21st July 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Bizzle’s age is around 40 years as of 2023. Some of his famous albums/songs are “Tough Love & Parables,” “The Good Fight,” “Surrender,” “Well Wishes,” and many others.
Mark has more than 157,000 followers on Instagram at @bizzle, more than 179,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Bizzle, and around 9,300+ followers on SoundCloud at Bizzle.
Tedashii:
Tedashii was born on 8th March 1977 in Lufkin, Texas, USA. His age is around 47 years as of 2023. His ALIAS is T-Dot.
He began his career in 2004 and has been giving out some of the great albums and songs since then. His actual name is Tedashii Lavoy Anderson.
Anderson is also a songwriter, besides being a Christian rapper. His notable releases are “Kingdom People,” “Identity Crisis,” “Blacklight,” “Below Paradise,” “Never Fold,” and many others.
His Instagram account has more than 264,000 followers at @tedashii, his Spotify account has around 388,000+ monthly listeners at Tedashii, and his SoundCloud account has more than 5,500 followers at Tedashii.
TobyMac:
This Christian rapper has been in the rapping industry since 1987 and has released many great albums/songs since his debut.
His actual name is Kevin Michael McKeehan. He was born on 22nd October 1964 in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. His age is around 59 years as of 2023.
Besides being a rapper, he is also a songwriter, music producer, and singer. His famous albums/songs are “Momentum,” “Welcome to Diverse City,” “Portable Sounds,” “Tonight,” and many others.
TobyMac has more than 1.1 million followers on Instagram at @tobymac, around 1.4 million+ monthly listeners on Spotify at TobyMac, and more than 10,200 followers on SoundCloud at TobyMac.
Thi’sl:
He was born on 17th March 1977 in Greenwood, Mississippi, USA. His age is around 46 years as of 2023. His ALIAS is Travis Tyler.
Thi’sl’s real name is Travis Tremayne Tyler. He began his career in 2007 and has been in the hip-hop industry since then.
Tyler is also a singer and music producer, besides being a Christian rapper. His notable releases are “Beautiful Monster,” “Free From the Trap,” “Fallen King,” “Against All Odds,” and many others.
He has around 68,900+ followers on Instagram at @thisl, more than 65,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Thi’sl, and almost 7000 followers on SoundCloud at Thi’sl.
Canon:
This Christian rapper hails from Chicago, Illinois, USA. His actual name is Aaron McCain. He is around 34 years old as of 2023.
He was born on 1st March 1989 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Canon began rapping in 2009, at the age of 20, and has been in the industry for about 13 years.
Besides being a rapper, he is also a songwriter and singer. His famous releases are “Mad Haven,” “Loose Canon, Vol. 3,” “Whole Team Winning,” and several others.
Canon has around 78,400+ followers on Instagram at @getthecanon, more than 274,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Canon, and it appears that he does not have an official SoundCloud account.
Propaganda:
Propaganda’s real name is Jason Emmanuel Petty. His age is around 44 years as of 2023. He was born on 27th May 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
His ALIAS is Propaganda. He began his career in 2002 and has been active since then. Besides being a Christian rapper, he is also a songwriter, poet, and pastor.
Some of his famous albums/songs are “Out of Knowhere,” “Listen Watch Focus,” “Art Ambidextrous,” “Excellent,” “Crooked,” “Crimson Cord,” and many others.
Jason has around 131,000+ followers on Instagram at @prophiphop, more than 42,500 monthly listeners on Spotify at Propaganda, and it seems he also does not have an official SoundCloud account.
Canton Jones:
Canton Jones was born on 9th January 1977 in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA. His age is around 46 years as of 2023.
His actual name is Canton Dorrelle Jones. He began his career in 2001 and has been in the hip-hop industry ever since.
Jones is also a songwriter, besides being a Christian rapper. His notable releases are “20 Years 3 Months 12 Days,” “The Password,” “Love Jones,” “The Password: Access Granted,” and many others.
He has around 68,100+ followers on Instagram at @thecantonjones, more than 89,500 monthly listeners on Spotify at Canton Jones, and around 6,100+ followers on SoundCloud at CantonJones.
Swoope:
And last but not least, we have Swoope, whose real name is Lawrence Allen Swoope II. His age is around 37 years as of 2023.
He was born on 2nd April 1986 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He began his career in 2010 and has been active since then.
Besides being a Christian rapper, he is also a songwriter, singer, music producer, and record executive. His notable releases are “Wake Up,” “Sinema,” “Sonshine,” and many others.
Swoope has more than 73,600 followers on Instagram at @mrswoope, more than 190,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Swoope, and around 5,100+ followers on SoundCloud at Swoope.
