5 Christian Hip-Hop Songs That We Love

Powerful Christian lyrics within powerful tracks and beats. These guys are serious and reach the lost in ways that haven't been done before.

1. Go Hard

Artist: Lecrae (Featuring Tedashii)

Lecrae has been a hip-hop giant in the Christian music industry; and one of my absolute favorites. His lyrics are real and inspire you to turn everything you have over to God.

Theme

Go hard is a track about living a life dedicated to the gospel. It highlights points like the fact that we often focus more on our image than our mission and that there are still many people out there who haven't even heard about the name of Jesus. This offering truly inspires you to dedicate your life to spreading god's word.

Lyrics:

Go Hard or Go Home

Lord Use Me Up

Lord kill me If I don't preach the gospel

I'm still in my 20's- but I'll die if I got to

Already dead- so forget my flesh

I done been crossed over see the full court press

I'm a full court mess if the Lord don't use me

Running from my trials thinkin everythangs groovy

If the Cross don't move me then I don't wanna breath no mo

If I ain't seeing Christ potna I don't wanna see no mo

Rep every day withouth worrying about bruising

I been to china mayne I seen some real persecution

If U didn't know em would ya life look the same

Can they tell you value Jesus by the way you rep his name?

Man what's the point of living if I'm living for myself

Lord empty out my life before I put you on the shelf
So for God I got Hard I don't' wanna die tonight

It's too many people living who ain't heard about my Christ
Go Hard or Go Home
Lord Use Me Up

Went to Asia had to duck and hide-for sharin my faith

They tell me water it down when I get back to states

They say tone the music down you might sell a lot a records

But it's people out here dying and none of em heard the message

Took my wifey on a mission trip - central america

Shared her testimony 40 people stood and stared at her

When she said Jesus shoulda seen it was insane cause 40 out of 40 never heard of Jesus name

Aw mayne we ain't focused on the war we just kickin it

Worried bout our image and our space up on the internet

Take me out the game coach

I don't wanna play no mo

If can't give it all I got and leave it out there on the court

Thank you for the Grace for the will and the desire

Got me

Living for your glory stead of living to retire

But I pray I'll never tire of Going hard for Messiah

I don't need no motivation You the reason I'm inspired.

That what That is baby

That what that mean

That what that mean

Wha-What that mean?

That mean that we, should be out up in ok streets

Not just in houses with our bible's summrizing what we read

Man this ain't deep

Why we ain't doing what we read

It's like we sleep

But sinners sleepwalk when they sleep

So why can't we

The redeemed of the LORD

Act out, what He said

And make a scene for the LORD

Action-cut, say what, like we was the director

But you better get a Grip like movie sets, and get to stepping

I know you done it

Da-done it, da-done-and heard it all

You was going hard for the Lord before you heard this song

But don't play yourself to save ya self

And walk in fear

Scripture's like a mirror

The truth is closer than it appears

2.You Can't Stop me

Artist: Andy Mineo

Andy Mineo is another great Christian Hip-hip artist that produces music just as great as the stuff you hear on commercial radio stations.He is based in new York City.

Theme:

You can't stop me is based on the theme: If God is for us, who can be against us? It addresses the enemy, the world and our own minds that sometimes try to stop us from doing what God wants us to do.

Lyrics:

You can't stop me

Huh, can't stop won't stop, where the brakes at?

I give 'em that bee bop, like take that, take that, take that, take that

I'mma put in work, I'mma do that ASAP

Throw my faith in rap, but they say don't say that huh?

What I'mma turn down for, I feel like Shaq in nine four

Breaking glass in that backboard, or like Kobe in Toronto, huh?

Dropping 81, Yo I drop the 88, Ricky Bobby, shake and bake

Sleeping on us should have stayed awake, huh?

Everybody make mistakes like Vijay trying to say my name

It's Mineo, say it with me, Mineo, okay great

Two forks high, raise the stakes, risk it all, I take the hate

It's the winning team, get the Gatorade

My God good, but he's not safe, nah

They try to shut us down, and it ain't gon' slide

Only thing I fear is God and he on my side

That's the confidence of God, 'cause he got me

That's why I really feel like

That's all you got? Come on with it

That's all you got?

shut me down

(Stop), that's not an option, I'm my biggest problem

(You) don't got the power, (can't) shut me down

(Stop), that's not an option

You're my biggest opponent, you know me I know you we know it

Whenever I fail, you've always been there to simply remind me I've blown it

You don't see when I'm growing, you don't see where I'm going

You only see in the moment, you know my mistakes you never let go it

Huh, don't cease to amaze me, and it drive me crazy, huh

That you catch every detail that I miss in the songs I'm making, saying

You will never write a verse like Kendrick

Never be the rap or rock God from Hendrix

Top 10 alive you will never be mentioned

Why aim so high, won't survive the trenches

Plus, you a Christian Andy, they will never listen Andy

Plus, well your pigment Andy, huh, you don't got skill you a gimmick Andy

Well, if I listen to you, and everything you put in my ear

I'll be living like woulda, shoulda, coulda, I'll be paralyzed by fear

Huh, ain't that the truth, if I quit the only way I lose

I got two choices when I do this, make moves or make excuses

Huh, if you know who I'm talking about, then you got me

My biggest enemy is me and even I can't stop me

They try to shut us down, and it ain't gon' slide

Only thing I fear is God and he on my side

That's the confidence of God, cause he got me

That's why I really feel like

I said if I cannot stop me then you'll never stop me

Oh no, can't stop, oh no, won't stop

3. Dear Mr. Christian

Artist: Derek Minor featuring Dee-1 and Lecrae

Derek Minor is another great Christian music producer. His former stage name was PRo. He co-founded Reflection Music Group, a hip-hop music label.

Theme

This track looks at Christians from the eyes of the lost. The song puts you into the life of people who face various life problems like sexual abuse, growing up with parents that use drugs and alcoholism. The song is meant to show us that people in tough situations want someone to be there for them, more than simply being told what is right or wrong.

Lyrics:

I was nine years old when daddy first touched me

At 15 I ran away and never stopped running

I met a man who took me in 'cuz I was pretty though

He said that you could make some money in my video

I get high and drunk just to make it through a show

And act like I'm enjoying it but really this is all a show

I feel degraded, purity obliterated

This is all I know and I really hate it

Mr. Minor are you listening? I know that you're a Christian

And got computer programs to block me from your vision

And every time you watch me you say that I'm the issue

Your pastor preaching about how not to let me catch you slipping

But maybe I'm a victim, maybe I'm just trapped in the system

And next time you pray maybe I might get a mention (please)

Before you talk about me remember that I'm lost

And your secret pleasure coming at a cost

Dear Mr. Christian, I know you’re on a mission

I know you say the answer to my problem is religion

I know I’m supposed to change the way I live and stop sinning

But I’d appreciate it if you take some time to listen

Dear Mr. Christian

Man I'm on that chronic

Higher than a comet

Sippin' gin and tonic

Drinking till I vomit

Tatted on my arms, tatted on my face

Pants hanging low, nina on my waist

I be slanging soft, plus I got that hard

Die for my hood, ride for my boulevard

I got love for my dogs but never for these girls

It's M.O.E. 'cuz money rule the world

But Mr. Dee-1, I grew up crummy

Saw my pops get killed in front of me

Saw my momma do dope in front of me

Felt like ain't nobody love me

Uniform dirty, dressing bummy

Went to school they called me ugly

Caught the bus they used to jump me

God I just prayed to you Sunday

Now it's Monday, I'm starving

Sip sour milk out of the carton

Talk to myself while I'm out walking should I put myself in a coffin?

I don't know! All I grew up with was trouble

Ain't know no role model, I knew the struggle

Excuse me, I don't quite understand you

Propaganda and banter and all of this empty chatter

And amidst these amens, hallelujahs, and shuckin' jivin'

I see a lot of hypocrites and hyper-criticizing

Mr. Lecrae my momma sold me up the river for some rocks

And daddy told me I was nothing but a problem

Now here you come telling me I'm a low down dirty sinner

And you got the nerve to wonder why I'm in these streets robbin'?

Well go and get batman, and go get back man

I don't need to be judged by you and all of your wack friends

Ain't gluttony a sin? Why you staring at my gin?

Where I'm from we don't pretend

We know we ain't gettin' in

Now the world don't trust me

And these streets done crushed me

Thought you were known for love but you just love to judge me

Truth is, ironically you need me around though

'Cuz otherwise you got nobody else to look down on

4. That Girl

Artist: R-Swift (featuring Psalmizt and Butta P)

R-Swift has dedicated a lot of his life to creating Christian hip-hop music. He has released 5 albums so far.

Theme

A song that promotes a woman after God's own heart, instead of the typical sex symbol we typically hear in songs about desirable woman.

Lyrics:

 Now we aint talkin about your ordinary girl man,

There's something special about this one

You know what I mean

I mean she fly on the outside but,

It's what's on the inside that counts, right?

Let's get it!

That girl don't walk like the rest of them,

She don't step out of line because she's reppin' Him,

Hair and her nails done right,

But she had better look when you look at her life

She's unimpressed by things

Not desperate for a man cuz she bows to a King

Past dudes coming at her on the Ave.

But she's transformed, got dope character to match

She walks it out with such class,

And doesn't put her hope in what she knows won't last,

So you won't catch her bent in the club

Next Morning,

Hung over,

Can't remember the club

And she aint trying the club

And she aint trying to be a diva

But she hope you see a change

Not a frame when you see her

Still fly, but aint gotta be flawless

Some ladies look good

But a Godly women is gorgeous

From her walk to her talk to her hustle, (so cool)

Everything about her so fly (yes you)

Cause sister holds it down,

In and out of town,

There's something about this girl

That girl, you girl,

I see you work,

Your work, uh huh,

Cause sister holds it down

There's something about that girl

She stays on the A game,

Glasses, bags in moderation

She aint a slave to the fashions

But she's still a model of the light,

Following what's right

Not a slave to her passions

Home girl, so thorough

Her steps make it obvious,

She's not of this world.

She don’t chase temporary pleasure

The moment looks good,

But eternity is better.

She has no problem being anonymous,

Knowing that God is glorified through her accomplishments

She stays shining, not hot in it.

Non-stop!

Cuz she knows who she riding with

Shorty from the block but she liberated

Ex-diva

Now she's on that brand new life

So she's proud as sheep

They say, I'm built a little different,

My shine a little brighter

The way my smile glistens,

Means I made it through the fire

And I appreciate all the dudes that paved the way,

Cause iron sharpens iron,

Now I'm sharper on my game

They say behind a good man

Stands a great woman

But I wouldn't be great

If my man wasn't human

He's taught me how to pray,

Be a pillar in my home

Yo, my baby girl is coming

So I gotta let them know,

It's more than being pretty

Dudes noticing your cloths,

It's about a humble heart

Letting God take control,

There's nothing like a women,

Who can walk with pride

A real man gotta hold you down

So hold your head up high!

Let's go!

5. King

Artist: Bizzle (Featuring H.U.R.T.)

Bizzle released a song called "You got some explaining to do", directed towards Jay-Z's negativity towards Jesus and Christianity in his songs. The media hype from that generated a lot of attention for Bizzle. He also founded 'God Over Money Records'.

Theme

Catchy song that glorifies God as the only King.

Lyrics:

I don’t do it like the KING do, yeah

Everybody a king, everybody a god huh? Alright

Tell ‘em they don’t do it like the KING do, KING do

Homey ain’t nobody king you, king you simmer down boy

And get your hands off the crown boy, now boy, believe me

They don’t do it like the KING do, KING do

Homey ain’t nobody king you, king you, simmer down boy

And get your hands off the crown boy, now boy, real talk

Every other day another sucker on a record pushing dirt up on the LORD’S NAME

More money, more cars, get some more chains

This is a sure thing, only way that this will go, rich or poor, shove them in the box like a board game

Fools lottery, if you think all that property gon’ fit up in that box you play way too much Monopoly

We’re just the clay, HE the POTTER, we the pottery

If you remove HIS hands then we in bad shape, fall in it

GOD over money boy, that’s just my philosophy

As long as I am the realest I’m the richest automatically

Game full of lies so they hating on my honesty

But Imma tell the truth till they body me

Killer, killer, killer Mr. Killer, You don’t really want it like you say boy

Everybody wanna bang when it’s their boy

Everybody want an issue till the magazine spray and their centre fold, they don’t want to play boy

Bullets hot dawg pipe down, you talking like you trying to die right now

Truth is if you get shot you gon’ cry loud, and every drop of gangster in your body gon’ dry out

Everybody wanna pop ‘rugers, we love to brag about it like it’s not foolish

They hate us cause we try to put a stop to it, then we love to glorify murder till a cop do it

Never been a shooter, that was never me, never disrespected anybody who respected me

Always kept the cool when I knew we was at the deep, 30 on breeze not gangster that’s hella weak

I know you got a strap boy I’m with it too, but I don’t let it change how I get at you

Y’all like 5-0, started for protection, the problem is y’all become bishop when you get the juice

So you trapping in your video and killing in them songs

If you can’t keep HIS word then them lyrics did you wrong

Cause you sleeping in the ‘burbs, and them visuals is phony

I know everything you rap about, I did it with my homies

Get money out the soil huh? Something like oil right?

That don’t make you loyal bruh, you ain’t even loyal cause you from the hood

But you don’t tell them nothing good, you just sell them poison and the profits move you from the hood

Understood, it takes a KING to make a king, something that a king do

Where’s the dude that made you king? What’s his name? King who?

You send your kid to private school and tell mine’s bad

You wear the colors but you only rap about the gang

YAHWEH’S the KING, and your way it seems to have me of way to hell, in the hallway of screams

Please believe since there’s just only one KING, that can only mean one thing

Please share your favorite Christian hip-hop songs in the comments below! And tell me what you think of the list I have here?