Christian hip-hop has established a significant presence in mainstream music culture. Artists dedicated to Christian rap have successfully crossed over while maintaining their spiritual message. Christian rappers like Hunter Jordan have pursued their sense of purpose by creating music that expresses their devotion to God and upholds Christian values.  Their work serves as both artistic expression and ministry, offering listeners faith-centered alternatives that address contemporary themes through a Christian perspective. These artists have demonstrated that religious content can resonate beyond church communities while staying true to their spiritual calling.

According to an article titled: Listen to this! Rap alternatives with The SNU Echo, written by Trenten Wilkinson, Christian rappers display a intensely countercultural picture compared with the rappers one considers of nowadays. Rappers like Lecrae have influenced the entire class of rap.  “Once I stepped in the church the love of God encompassed me, enveloped me and from that moment I called everyone.  I had agents, managers, and told them I was quitting secular music.  I was discipled and wanted to really know Jesus and he became my everything.  After a certain point in time God just put it back on my heart to use the gifts that he has given me and to create Christian hip-hop,” said Hunter.

Christian rapper Brinson speaks about the criticism and objections towards Christian rap as a genre in article titled: Is Christian Rap Really Effective In Spreading The Gospel?  He believes that Christian rap functions similarly to other evangelistic methods, serving as a valuable instrument for disseminating God’s message. He emphasizes the significance of church unity and the importance of embracing Christian hip-hop as a legitimate form of both expression and evangelism.  

“Christian hip-hop is really making an impact. Whether people know about or believe in Jesus, they’re hearing the message. People are growing tired of provocative lyrics and content that degrades communities and negatively impacts society. God is working to reconcile and redeem people through music that reaches them where they are,” said Hunter.

The article: Rap, hip hop and rock gospel music – ministry or entertainment?, examines God’s work through various musical genres. It argues that music serves as a conduit for ministry rather than being an end. Through diverse musical styles, believers are channeling their spiritual gifts to advance God’s kingdom.