Celebrity
New Faith-Based Documentary Series <em>Jeen‑Yuhs</em> on Kanye West
Netflix has released Jeen-Yuhs, a faith-based documentary series on the career of musician Kanye West. The series covers his life and career beginning in 2002 and…
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Christianity
This Hip Hop Christmas TV Special Will Blow Your Mind
Snoop Dogg, DMX, Fifth Harmony, Boyz II Men Performed Showtime at the Apollo had a Christmas special that might change the way you think of Christmas…
Celebrity
Fergie’s New Music Video Has Strong Religious Overtones
Fergie says praying at church redeemed her. Singer and songwriter Fergie has been topping charts and selling out tours all over the world since her time…
Entertainment
New Hip Hop Single by Muslim Activists Calls Out Hypocrites
Mona Haydar’s song attacks the difference between piety and patriarchy by Muslim males. https://youtu.be/idMJIEFH_ns Syrian-American Mona Haydar’s new track “Dog” is filmed partially in a library.…
Entertainment
Native Deen Rapping Against Islamophobia
Native Deen battles stereotypes with an uplifting message of Islam. “These kinds of things don’t slow us down, it propels us.” This is what Native Deen…
Entertainment
Muslim Hip-Hop Group Dance to Sway Islamophobia
Female Muslim hip-hop group dances to battle misconceptions about Muslim women. Amirah Sackett, an American following the Islamic faith and a hip hop dancer with a…
Celebrity
Lecrae on How He Found A Christian Life
Hip Hop Lecrae on his journey to Christianity Lecrae is the next big name in the hip hop music industry. And for those who have listened…
Celebrity
Grammy Award Winner Kendrick Lamar on Purifying Hip-Hop: It’s a Calling
Christian Hip-Hop artist Kendrick Lamar wins five 2016 Grammy Awards. Kendrick Lamar, who received five trophies for his acclaimed album, To Pimp a Butterfly in last…
Buddhism
Hoodie Monks, Use Hip Hop To Share Buddhist Wisdom
Priest Gomyo brings Buddhism to the world through hip hop. Could the introduction of hip hop in a Buddhist temple signify a new revolution in the…
Agnosticism
Rapper Bun B will teach a free online religion and Hip-Hop culture course through Rice University
Bun B has done many collaborations, but this one is in an online classroom, not in the studio. This spring, Rapper Bun B will be teaching…
Christianity
Can Religion and Hip Hop Coexist?
Left: Dr. Ron Neal, Instructor at Wake Forest University. Right: Lecrae, Recording Artist Although many may feel that that religion and hip hop, like religion and…
Buddhism
These Rapping Buddhist Nuns Stun the World With Their Hip Hop Prayers
This is not your typical Buddhist nun. When you picture Buddhist prayers, what comes to most people’s minds is something very sedate, and very calm. There…