Lecrae First Christian Rapper On NPR's Tiny Desk Concert

Lecrae is the first Christian rapper to perform for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. From NPR's Bobby Carter: "Tiny Desk has featured some of the best music across various genres throughout out 18-year history; however, Lecrae is the first Christian rapper to perform at NPR headquarters. I felt guilty when I mentioned this to the Houston-born emcee, only because it's taken so long. If we're putting a spotlight on faith-based hip-hop, we had to start with Lecrae. Hip-hop originated in the streets; its growth has been slow and steady, with faith often appearing as a caveat in the music. It felt acceptable to mention God without getting too preachy, but if you went past that line, an obsession over authenticity stigmatized Christian rappers. 

And then Lecrae cracked the code. His devotion is unapologetic and consistent through the lyrics, but everything else, from the production to delivery, feels real and earned."

See Lecrae's Tiny Desk Concert at NPR Music's YouTube.

Photo Credit: Zayrha Rodriguez

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