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Here’s How the Christian Hip-Hop Community Has Reacted to ‘Jesus Is King’

October 29, 2019

Over the weekend, the world finally got to spend some time with Kanye West’s album Jesus Is King.

As promised, the album is profanity-free and every song talks directly about his faith. We’ve rounded up some thoughts from the world of Christian hip-hop to see what the reaction has been among his fellow artists.

Wande

I’m rooting for anybody tryna make Jesus famous
— Wande Isola 👑 🇳🇬 (@OMGitsWande) October 25, 2019

The more you listen to the album the more it slaps.
Gotta listen with quality speakers
— Wande Isola 👑 🇳🇬 (@OMGitsWande) October 25, 2019

Lecrae

Regardless of how you feel about #KanyeWest the content is refreshing to hear. God will get His glory. And #JesusIsKing
— Lecrae (@lecrae) October 25, 2019

Andy Mineo

I am excited there is one less rap album in the world that perpetuates poisonous messaging.
— Saint Andrew (@AndyMineo) October 27, 2019

I am genuinely excited that there is one more person in the world who is on their journey with Jesus.
— Saint Andrew (@AndyMineo) October 27, 2019

Jackie Hill Perry

I never thought I’d be able to play a Kanye album with my children in the car.
— Jackie Hill Perry (@JackieHillPerry) October 28, 2019

Shai Linne

**Thread Incoming** Listened to #JesusIsKing by @kanyewest a few times. 10 quick thoughts: 1. I LOVE that the album is called “Jesus is King”. No better title for an album. God decided to flex His Son’s glory at the top of the charts and trending- for all to see.
— Shai Linne (@ShaiLinne) October 25, 2019

KB

A culture that is on the verge of great breakdown is also on the verge of great awakening. Pray God would send the latter…we will continue to hope, pray and remain faithful regardless the outcome. #HGA #jesusisking pic.twitter.com/zoAiLNYkGS
— KB (@KB_HGA) October 25, 2019

Radio personality Angela schweinitz

The whackest thing is Christian stations who don't even play Christian hip-hop posting excitedly about Kanye….there's a whole genre here you could be hyping and posting about, much less playing for your audience.
— lil ang (@angschweinitz) October 25, 2019

Propaganda

Wow. So No one in my feed has a take on Jesus is King. Crazy
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This is sarcasm
— Prop (@prophiphop) October 25, 2019

Aaron Cole

I could tell Kanye was really saved but i didn’t wanna hop on the Kanye train so fast when it came to the music…. i cant deny it bro. This album is freaking crazy and definitely unapologetically about Jesus
— Aaron Cole (@IAmAaronColee) October 25, 2019