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BLACK CHRISTIAN ARTISTS LOSE WHITE FANS AFTER ADDRESSING RACISM & BIGOTRY AMONG CHRISTIANS Thousands rejected Contemporary Christian recording artist Jamie Grace when she challenged racism online. The Atlanta based singer is not alone. Taking a stand against the against the bigotry, Louisiana-based Christian rapper Dee 1 also spoke out and lost supporters. Dee 1 receied backlash when he called the religious community out in the song "Racist Christians." Grace said she started posting about her personal experiences with racism to enlighten "friends, peers, and followers" who ddi not know racism still existed. Her ans wanted her to explain racism in a way that makes them eel comortable, which is the essence o white ragility. Although the numbers on their social media accounts dwindled, neither entertainer seems phased by it. Chance the Rapper said the Church must be at the center o racial reconciliation and healing.

buzzz worthy. . .   New York, NY (August 24, 2015) - Critically acclaimed hip-hop artist Dee-1, releases his new video, I’m Not Perfect , exclusively on Yahoo Music today.   Directed by newcomer, Matt Mars and produced by Dee-1, the bold song and video symbolizes the rapper’s decision to make his relationship with Christ known.  Check out the video now by visiting http://smarturl.it/ ImNotPerfectPremiere .  “There was a pivotal shift in my Christian walk around the time I wrote ‘I’m Not Perfect’,” said rapper Dee-1 .  “ I made the bold decision to declare my faith…I wanted to please God and not man.  In the video we use strong visuals to make this message clear .”    “I’m Not Perfect” is a single from 3’s Up, the first major-label release from the New Orleans born and raised rapper, who has been called one of the most important artists in hip-hop music today. The EP, which features the singles “ Against Us ” and “ Show On Th...

buzzz worthy. . . Just in time for Mardi Gras, New Orleans based rapper Dee-1 is set to release his new EP, 3’S UP on Tuesday, February 17 .   3’S UP , the six-track offering, marks the first major label release for the former school teacher and positive lyricist.  “Be Real.” “Be Righteous.”  “Be Relevant.”—are the three key tenets behind Dee-1’s 3’S Up EP title.   Featuring stand out singles “Against Us” and “I’m Not Perfect”, 3’S UP will be available everywhere digital music is sold.    Dee-1, a former middle-school teacher, first began making noise on the music scene several years ago. Since releasing his first studio project David & Goliath in 2009, he’s earned international attention and acclaim from his passionate messages and his energetic live performances.  Dee-1 signed with RCA Inspiration in 2013 and has continued to gain fans all over the world, as well as respect from his peers, politicians, college professors a...