Rhymefest has also spoken out about rappers who hide behind God to help them sell records. On his blog on SOHH, he says, “Even rappers are jumping in on the use God as a shield act. Or is it really an act? It doesnt seem as though rappers are concerned with appealing to that religious audience yet one of DMXs last singles was Lord Give Me A Sign. Yes, this thing reaches further than any specific denomination, when even Lupe Fiasco proudly proclaims his Muslim faith as part of the reason for his unique outlook on music and culture. Dont get it twisted, in no way am I dissing any artist who announces their faith in their music and lifestyle. For even I use my co-authoring of Jesus Walks as part of the advertisement for Rhymefest as an artist. And like Lupe, I have publicly embraced my Islamic faith. Although, I personally have a difficult time calling myself a Muslim (one who submits his will to God) because Im still striving to totally submit myself to God. So lets make this clear, sum it up and ask the questions” “(I’m) not talking about partial submission to God or using Gods name as a marketing tool. (I’m) talking about totally submitting our lives to the idea of a power greater than record sales, saving face in lieu of criticism or even our own physical lives.”
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 16:06:25 +0000
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