This is a list of artists who perform within the Christian hip hop subgenre, a subgenre of both hip hop music and

contemporary Christian music Contemporary Christian music, also known as CCM, Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and ...

, containing Christian lyrics.

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* 116 Clique *

4th Avenue Jones 4th Avenue Jones (originally 4th Avenue Jones' and sometimes credited as 4th Ave. Jones') was an American alternative hip hop band based in Los Angeles, California. The band was conceived by Ahmad Ali Lewis, popularly known as Ahmad (rapper), A ...

* 6 Way St.

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* Alert312 * The Ambassador *

Applejaxx Ernest Owens (born October 3, 1982) better known as Applejaxx, is a Christian hip hop artist from North Carolina. Background His early influences ranged from Run DMC, N.W.A, and Nas. He grew up playing basketball and had always enjoyed hip hop. ...

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B-U B-U is an American Christian rap group, consisting of Steven Bernard Mitchell and Ursela Camille Mitchell. They are founders of the Christian record label B-U Entertainment based in Raleigh, North Carolina, to which they are signed. They are ...

* Basehead * B. Cooper *

B. Reith Brian James Reith, better known as B. Reith, is a Christian hip hop/pop singer and rapper. He began his musical career with the release of his first album, "Urgent Message", in 2003. In 2008, Reith signed to Gotee Records and released his EP '' ...

* BB Jay *

Beautiful Eulogy Beautiful Eulogy is a Christian experimental hip hop group and production team from Portland, Oregon, signed to the label Humble Beast. Composed of rappers Braille and Odd Thomas and producer Courtland Urbano, the group coalesced in 2011 while t ...

Benjah Benjamin "Benjah" Thom (born April 20, 1983), who goes by the stage name Benjah, is an American songwriter and producer. He has released seven studio albums since 2009. Early life Benjah was born on April 20, 1983, in Hastings, Nebraska. He cur ...

* Bizzle *

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(formerly known as Bryan Winchester) *

Brainwash Projects Brainwash Projects is a hip hop group formed by LA Symphony members Pigeon John John Kenneth Dust (born John Kenneth Dunkin: November 30, 1972), better known by the stage name Pigeon John, is an American rapper based in Los Angeles, Califo ...

* Brethren *

Timothy Brindle Timothy E. Brindle (born November 7, 1980), is an American Christian hip hop lyricist. He is also a pastor at Olive Street Presbyterian Church (PCA), and the Senior Stewardship Officer at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, where ...

* Brinson * Bumps Inf * Bushwick Bill

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* Canon *

Capital Kings Capital Kings was an American pop, EDM and Christian pop act. The group went on indefinite hiatus on January 3, 2018. The group originally consisted of producer and rapper Cole Walowac and singer Jon White, who was later replaced by Dylan House ...

* Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers *

Chance the Rapper Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Chicago, Bennett released his debut mixtape ''10 Day'' in 2012. He ...

* Cheno Lyfe * Chris Cobbins * Aaron Cole * The Cross Movement

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* D-Boy *

D-Maub Don Errick Montra "Donny" Harper (born March 13, 1978), who goes by the stage name D-Maub (Dedicated to Making All Underestimaters Believers), is an American Christian hip hop musician. His first studio album, ''Timeline'', came out in 2005, wi ...

D-Naff Naftalie Shigwedha Amukwelele (born 1 January 1974) commonly known as D-Naff, is a Namibian multiple award-winning and top selling rapper /singer, actor and a former street gangster. D-Naff sings inspirational Gospel / religious music in the ...

Da' T.R.U.T.H. 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, formerly Philadelphia Biblical University. '' The Faith'' won a 200 ...

* Datin * DC Talk * Dee-1 * Deepspace5 * Deezer D *

Deraj Jared Taylor Wells (born August 20, 1987), who goes by the stage name Deraj, is an American Christian hip hop musician. ''Mirrors & Medicine'', his debut EP, was released by Reflection Music in 2014. Early life Deraj was born Jared Taylor Wel ...

* Derek Minor (formerly known as Pro) * D.O.C. * DJ Dust * DJ Maj * DJ Official * Dre Murray *

Dwayne Tryumf Dwayne Shorter, who goes by the stage name Dwayne Tryumf, is a British Christian musician, who primarily plays Christian hip hop. He has released two studio albums, ''Ghetto Scripture'' in 2005 and ''777: Mark of the Peace'' in 2010. Along with ...

* Dynamic Twins

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* Emcee N.I.C.E. *

End Time Warriors End Time Warriors (also known as E.T.W.) were founded by MC Free, MC L King and Johnnie Jam. E.T.W. was one of the first successful Christian rap groups releasing their first album in 1989 on ForeFront Records. Much like fellow rookie label mat ...

(also known as E.T.W.) * Eshon Burgundy *

Everyday Process Everyday Process is a Christian hip hop duo from Chester, Pennsylvania. The members are Iz-Real and Mac the Doulos. In 2007, Cross Movement Records released the duo's first album '' Everyday Process: The Process of Illumination & Elimination''. T ...

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Alex Faith Alex Faith (born December 27, 1989) is an American hip hop singer-songwriter born and raised between the Cabbagetown enclave of Atlanta, Georgia and Riverdale, just south of Atlanta, GA. He was formerly a member of the rap collective W.L.A ...

Faith Child Michael Oluwaseyi Ayo (born 5 March 1989), known by his stage name Faith Child, is a British Christian rap Christian hip hop (originally gospel rap, also known as Christian rap, gospel hip hop or holy hip hop) is a subgenre of contemporary C ...

* Family Force 5 *

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* Foreknown *

Stan Fortuna Stan Fortuna, C.F.R., (born June 9, 1957) is a Catholic priest notable for his evangelical musical contributions of various genres, primarily Catholic-based jazz and hip hop. Biography Fortuna is a United States citizen of Italian and Greek he ...

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) ...

* Fresh I.E.

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Gawvi Gabriel Alberto Azucena who goes by the stage name GAWVI, formerly G-Styles, is an American Christian hip hop artist and music producer, formerly for Reach Records. He was born on September 23, 1988 in the Bronx, New York. He has released thre ...

* Aha Gazelle *

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* Jon Gibson * Jamie Grace *

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* God's Property * Gospel Gangstaz * Gowe *

Christon Gray Christon Michael Gray (born July 18, 1986), is an American R&B singer and rapper born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He calls his music "about being human". It is this approach that has allowed him a successful transition from Christian music to ...

Taelor Gray Taelor Eugene Gray (born June 2, 1984) is an American Christian hip hop musician. He was part of The Elevationists with his brother, Christon Gray, and James Hazley, before they started their solo musical endeavors. His first studio album, ''Th ...

* Group 1 Crew * Guvna B

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Half Mile Home Half Mile Home is an American gospel music trio from Akron, Ohio, where they blend Christian R&B and Christian hip hop together to make their version of urban contemporary gospel. They started making music in 2004, with their first studio alb ...

* MC Hammer *

Hazakim Hazakim, (pronounced ''ha-zah-keem''), is a Christian hip hop duo originally from Columbus, Ohio. The group consists of brothers Michael "Mike" Wray and Anthony "Tony" Wray. Hazakim is known for hip hop music that is uniquely Messianic; even rap ...

HeeSun Lee Hee-Sun Lee (born June 4, 1983), known professionally by the stage name HeeSun Lee, is an American Christian hip hop musician. Her first studio album released by Jahrock'n in 2008, ''Re:Defined.''. She released, ''Stereotypes'', in 2014, with I ...

* Jackie Hill-Perry *

HillaryJane Hillary Jane Ashton Stiles (born September 25, 1993) is an American Christian musician, who primarily plays a Christian R&B, Christian hip hop, and a Christian pop style of music. She has released two extended plays, ''Stix and Stones'' and ''St ...

Hollyn Holly Marie Wilson (née Miller; born January 3, 1997), known by her stage name Hollyn, is an American Christian music singer and songwriter. Hollyn sings a mixture of pop, R&B, and Christian music. She was a contestant on '' American Idol'' du ...

* Hostyle Gospel

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Ill Harmonics Ill Harmonics is a hip hop band from Dallas, Texas, formed in 1995 by Playdough and Blake Knight. In 2004, Gib, the brother of Blake Knight, joined the group as a drummer. Ill Harmonics has released four studio albums, ''An Octave Above The Or ...

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* J.R. * Jai *

Japhia Life James E. Golding (born November 23, 1977), also known by the stage name Japhia Life, is an American singer and hip hop musician. He has released six studio albums, ''Pages of Life: Chapter One'' (2000), ''Hell's Diary: The Healing LP'' (2004), ' ...

* JGivens * Je'kob * MC Jin *

Joey the Jerk Sarpong Siriboe Boateng (born October 14, 1976), also known by the stage name Joey the Jerk and formerly Joey Lawrence and Joey's Dream, is an American Christian hip hop musician. He has released two studio albums, ''Average Joe'' in 2003, and, ...

* John Givez *

Sean C. Johnson Sean Cornelius Johnson (born September 9), is an American Christian R&B and Christian hip hop musician. He started making music in 2005, releasing five studio albums, ''Simply a Vessel'' (2006), ''Simply a Vessel, Vol 2: Faithful'' (2009), ''Sim ...

* Brent Jones * Canton Jones *

Chad Jones Chad Jonathon Jones (born 15 June 1984) is an Australian rules footballer currently listed with the Claremont Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), having previously played for the and the West Coast Eagles in the Aus ...

Mahogany Jones Charyse Lois Marshall (born August 8, 1978), better known by the stage name Mahogany Jones, is an American inspirational female rapper, singer, songwriter, community activist, and arts educator with InsideOut Literary Arts. Born in Mt. Vern ...

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* JTM

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* K-Drama *

K. Sparks Kyle Hunter known under his stage name as K. Sparks, is an American hip hop musician, ghostwriter, and chief executive officer of rhythm couture. He started making hip hop music in 1993, while he has since released various studio albums, with ...

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...

* KB *

Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generat ...

* KJ-52 *

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(formerly Playdough)

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* L.E.D? * LA Symphony *

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 in ...

* Shai Linne *

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* LPG *

LZ7 LZ7 are an English Christian electronic dance music group from Manchester. The band was formed in 2005 by Lindz West, a member of dance band The Tribe, who had split up the previous year. LZ7 worked for many years as a part of the Christian cha ...

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* Mali Music * Manafest * Manchild * Mars Ill * Marty *

Mase Mason Durell Betha (born August 27, 1975), better known by his mononym Mase (formerly Murda Mase and stylized as Ma$e), is an American rapper and minister. In the late 1990s, he recorded on the Bad Boy Records label alongside its founder Se ...

* Heath McNease *

Cody Miles Cody Thornton-Miles (born April 5, 1991) is an American hip hop rapper from Austin, Texas. Cody Miles works with Tim Saiza (producer) and Michael Rodgers (vocals). Biography Cody Miles is an Austin area rapper who has recorded one studio album ...

* Andy Mineo (formerly known as C-Lite) * Willie "Pdub" Moore Jr. *

George Moss George Moss may refer to: * George Moss (politician) (1913–1985), Australian politician * George Moss (rapper) (born 1982), American Christian hip hop musician {{hndis, Moss, George ...

* Mr. Del * Mr. J. Medeiros

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* Antonio Neal * New Breed * NF * No Malice (formerly known as Malice)

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* Only Won

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Corey Paul Corey Paul Davis (born March 10, 1987), known by the stage name Corey Paul, is an American Christian hip hop musician from Houston, Texas. His debut album, ''Grace Love Mercy'', released on July 30, 2013, by Frontline Media Group. This album wa ...

Peabod Isaac Peabody, known by his stage name PEABOD, is a hip-hop artist, singer-songwriter-producer from Seattle, Washington. PEABOD is signed to Centricity Music. He debuted his first mix-tape ''Healthy Snacks'' in 2018. History Isaac Peabody b ...

* Peace 586 (formerly known as MC Peace) * Michael Peace * Pettidee * Phanatik *

Pigeon John John Kenneth Dust (born John Kenneth Dunkin: November 30, 1972), better known by the stage name Pigeon John, is an American rapper based in Los Angeles, California. He is a former member of L.A. Symphony. Early life Pigeon John claims that his ...

* P.O.D. * Promise *

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* Purified

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* R.M.G. *

R-Swift Rodnie Jerome Graham, Jr. (born October 15, 1981), who goes by the stage name Swift but formerly R-Swift, is an American Christian hip hop musician. His first album, ''Elevation 81.02,'' was released in 2003, with I-66 Entertainment. The second ...

* Rapture Ruckus *

Rawsrvnt Eddy Puyol (born July 4, 1979), who previously recorded under the name Rawsrvnt, is an American Christian hip hop artist, speaker, songwriter, and producer. He has released six studio albums, five extended plays, several singles, and a few compil ...

* Reconcile * RedCloud * Redimi2 *

John Reuben John Reuben (born John Reuben Zappin; January 14, 1979) is an American Christian hip hop artist signed to Gotee Records until late 2010. Reuben has sold over 200,000 copies of his first four albums.Breimeier, Russ (May 2002)"John Reuben - ''Hin ...

* Dax Reynosa *

Rev. Run Joseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964), better known by the stage name Run, Rev. Run or DJ Run, is an American rapper, producer, DJ and television personality. Simmons is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Ru ...

* Rhema Soul * Ruudolf *

.rod laver Rod Laver (stylized .rod laver) was a Christian rap rock group that originated from Los Angeles. As the personnel lineup changed, the group wavered from a rock-grounded sound to hip hop, and then back again. Their name has no spiritual meaning, ...

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* Sev Statik * Sevin * Sintax the Terrific * S.O. * Sho Baraka * Shonlock * Sivion * Skrip *

Sean Slaughter Sean Martin Slaughter (born May 4, 1976) is an American Christian hip hop musician. He started making hip hop music in 1991 but did not release a commercial album until 1999. He has released eight studio albums, ''...And Justice for All'' (1999) ...

* Dan Smith (formerly known as Listener) * Social Club Misfits (formerly known as Social Club) * Soul-Junk * SoulJa * Soup the Chemist *

Stephen the Levite Darrell Lynn Bell, Jr. (born July 2, 1981), who goes by the stage name Stephen the Levite or STL abbreviation, is an American Christian hip hop musician. ''The Last Missionary'' was released by Lamp Mode Recordings in 2012. This album would be ...

* Street Symphony * Swoope * Symbolic One (also known as S1)

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* T-Bone * Tedashii * thebandwithnoname * Theory Hazit * Thi'sl *

tobyMac Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC), is an American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He was first known f ...

Tony Tillman Tony Daniel Frazier (born January 25, 1981), who goes by the stage name Tony Tillman or previously Brothatone, is an American Christian hip hop musician. As Brothatone, he released an EP in 2006, ''The Gift''. As Tony Tillman, ''Mic Check'' was ...

* Trip Lee * Tunnel Rats * Tyshane

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* Uncle Reece

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V. Rose Vienna Rose Dare (born January 9, 1989), is better known by her stage name V. Rose, is an American Christian electronic dance music singer. Formerly signed to Clear Sight Music, she released two studio albums under that label, ''V. Rose (album) ...

* Verbs (formerly known as Knowdaverbs) * Vico C *

Viktory Viktory is an American Christian rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. He has released three studio albums, appearing on the Billboard charts six times. Career Early life Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he even ...

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* Wande *

* W.L.A.K. (acronym for We Live As Kings) * The Washington Projects *

Whosoever South Whosoever South is an American Christian music country rap trio signed to Pit Bull Productions. They released, ''Goin Home'' in 2013, and ''Come on In'' in 2014. Background The Christian hip hop and Christian country A Christian state is ...

Stephen Wiley Stephen Wiley (born 1958) is an American rapper and minister, who is often credited as the first artist to release a Christian rap album. Page 3 Biography Wiley was born in 1958 and grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma. A University of Oklahoma gradua ...

* iROCC Williams * Paul Wright

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* Yo Majesty * Young Chozen *

Young Joshua Young Joshua is an American Christian hip hop recording artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joshua is signed to the Christian hip hop label Cross Movement Records and has released one studio album entitled ''Thinking Out Loud'' which reached 2 ...

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* Zane One * Asaiah Ziv

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