Inspirational rap music has been around almost as long as recorded hip-hop itself. But today’s Christian MCs are impacting the world like never before, with stars like Lecrae and NF topping the U.S. album charts. Thanks to the pioneering work of labels such as Cross Movement and Reach Records, Christian rap has exploded into a teeming subculture of artists sharing features and tours. These rhymes of faith, struggle, and praise come in many musical forms, with MCs testifying over music inspired by the bass of Atlanta trap, the bounce of contemporary California rap, Latin rhythms, and boundary-free guitar music.