Lecrae: I Am Second

Photo Credit: Andrea Kirkley

Lecrae Moore is now a best-selling rap artist but that hasn't always been the case. As a child growing up in Texas, his heroes were those that lived the "Thug Life." But as a college student, he was invited to a gathering sponsored by our ministry, The Impact Conference, and his life was forever changed.

Check out this video in which Lecrae tells his story and the difference that Jesus Christ has made in his life.



Lecrae so beautifully displays why I do what I do. I believe that God can take anybody, no matter how messed up or sinful they may be, and dramatically change their life. He did it in my life, He did it in Lecrae's... and He can do it in yours.  Few of us will become music artists, professional athletes or politicians but every life matters to God.  My life matters and so does yours.  Make your life count for eternity.

To see more "I Am Second" videos and hear about the difference that Christ has made in the lives of other public figures, please click here.

Lecrae Showing That Hip Hop Can Be Christ-Centered...And Good

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It may not seem possible to some but there are Christians who rap and produce both God-honoring lyrical content and high quality musical stylings. Check out this interview that The Atlanta Journal Constitution did with Christian rapper, Lecrae. A highlight:

"Some think because it's Christian-based music, it "must not be good or it's just a bunch of religious propaganda." And church folks, he [Lecrae] said, "think this sounds worldly and God is opposed to hip hop. I'm a Christian but it doesn't mean my music has to be sub-par and God owns everything, even hip hop."

While some hip hop lyrics glorify a street life, partying and having a lot of women, Lecrae's gives his view on drug dealing and murder as a way to help people see the detriments of the lifestyle. He wants young people, especially, to see the flip side of that life and to give them hope.

"I want them to see the good things in life and the benefit of living with God, as opposed to the detriments of living in opposition to Him," he said.

And he believes you can do that without saying "Jesus" every five words. Call it faith with a hip hop beat.

Lecrae is clearly on to something. "Rehab" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian and Gospel charts and on the Top 200. He's tried to remain culturally relevant and biblically based in his music and deeds. In 2010, he was nominated for a Grammy for Best Gospel Rock/Rap album for "Rehab."

Unfamiliar with Lecrae's music? Check out his video for "Don't Waste Your Life" below (or by clicking here if the video player doesn't show up).