Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr. (born December 15, 1977) is a Christian rapper who goes by the stage name Da' T.R.U.T.H.

Biography

Lambert is a graduate of

Cairn University Cairn University is a private Christian university in Langhorne Manor and Middletown Township, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1913, the university has six schools and departments: Business, Counseling, Divinity, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, ...

, formerly Philadelphia Biblical University. '' The Faith'' won a 2007

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The Stell ...

in the "Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year" category.

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, "Lift Every Voice", INSP's "Steelroots", "Mixx Master's Lounge",

Revelation TV Revelation TV is a UK Protestant Christian television channel started by Howard and Lesley Conder in 2003. It broadcasts on Freesat channel 692, Freeview HD channel 264, Sky channel 581, the Roku box and is also available online on iOS and And ...

's "The One to One Show", Word Network's "Bobby Jones Gospel",

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, New Man magazine, and

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have all featured Da' Truth and his music. He is a close friend of

Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) ...

and has been on tour with him. In 2009 Lambert released his fourth album called '' The Big Picture'' which features collaborations with

Trip Lee William Lee Barefield III (born December 17, 1987), better known by his stage name Trip Lee, is an American Christian rapper and singer. Signed to Reach Records, he has recorded both as a solo artist and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. ...

, and

Tye Tribbett Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett (born January 26, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and keyboardist. He is choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short for 'Greate ...

. This project hit No. 1 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel Chart on the day it came out, also reaching No. 1 on the CMTA R&B/Hip Hop Chart, No 2 on the Billboard Gospel chart, and No 4 on the Billboard Contemporary Christian chart during release week. Released Emanuel Jan 27, 2023, on Mixed Media Entertainment.

Personal life

Lambert is married to Nicole Lambert, and is the father of two daughters. In 2009, after six months of silence on the issue, Lambert admitted to a retaliation extramarital affair with Shanté Tribbett, the wife of

, a friend and fellow gospel artist, who himself had been caught in an extramarital affair with a woman from his choir (Da' T.R.U.T.H’s wife). Shanté turned to Lambert, a close friend and confidant, for counseling. Their relationship became sexual, and Lambert later announced that he would temporarily step down from his ministerial role and admitted to disappointing his wife and children. Cross Movement Records, Lambert's first label, suspended the artist following the affair's revelation. Lambert reconciled with his wife by June 15, 2010, and they celebrated a re-commitment ceremony on their eighth wedding anniversary.

Discography

Studio albums

DVDs

Guest appearances

*"No One Greater" by J-Flo *"When You Step" by

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*"Sinti (Without You)" by Michelle Bonilla *"Feels Good" by The Ambassador featuring La'Tia & Keran *"L.A.D.I.E.S." by FLAME *"From the Mid to the East Cypha" by FLAME featuring Azriel, E-Licia, J-Silas, J-Son, Phanatik, R-Swift & Thi'sl *"Eternal Cypha" by The Cross Movement featuring J-Silas, Todd Bangz, R-Swift & FLAME *"Spirit Moves (Remix)" by

DJ Maj Michael Joseph "Mike" Allen (born October 9, 1970), professionally known as DJ Maj, is a Christian music DJ and rapper, contributing to gospel music albums released by tobyMac, GRITS, Ill Harmonics, Carman, dc Talk, and the Newsboys. DJ Maj h ...

featuring

Out Of Eden Out of Eden was an American gospel music group often identified with R&B and contemporary Christian music. It featured sisters Lisa Kimmey, Andrea Kimmey-Baca, and Danielle Kimmey. The group was active from 1994 to 2006, producing seven albu ...

*"Everyday" featuring Tia Pittman *"The Light" by The Cross Movement *"I Like Me" by

*"Ridaz" by J.R. featuring

& Iz-Real *"Love & Grace" by The Ambassador featuring J.R. *"Identity" by

Lecrae Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the i ...

featuring J.R. *"Swagged Out With Tags Out" by

KJ-52 Jonah Kirsten Sorrentino (born June 26, 1975), better known by his stage name KJ-52, is a Christian rapper from Tampa, Florida. The "KJ" part of his name refers to his old rap alias, "King J. Mac,"

*"I'm Alive Remix" by Jahaziel featuring G KiD & The Ambassador *"J-E-S-U-S" by Anthony Brown & group therapy featuring Michelle Thompson *"Worshipping Tonight" by V. Rose

References

External links

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Da Truth "Open Book" New Album Review
on

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Cross Movement Records

Da Truth "The Faith" Album Review
on

Da Truth & Friends DVD Trailer
on

New Da Truth Music Video "Who Am I?" featuring Tye Tribbett
on

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