Lecrae is a Grammy award winning hip-hop artist whose 2014 album, Anomaly, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, Rap, Digital, Christian, Gospel, and Independent charts. His seven studio albums and mixtapes have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Lecrae has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, including a win in 2013 for Best Gospel Album and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song in 2015, as well as won seven Dove Awards, secured one Billboard Music Award nomination, won two Soul Train Music Awards and a BET Hip Hop Awards nomination. Lecrae resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and three children.
"Lecrae's story is as real as it gets. The rawness, pain, and
brutal honesty make it a tremendously gripping read, but the sheer
beauty of his journey to redemption makes it something you'll want
to share with others, and I certainly hope you will. This book will
change lives." Eric Metaxas, New York Times Bestselling author of
Bonhoeffer and Miracles "Knowing Lecrae's unique story and gifts,
this book has been a long time coming and is essential to not only
those interested in his music and hip-hop, but also those wanting
to better understand the intersection between faith and culture and
what it looks like to be in the world but not of it." Matt
Chandler, lead Pastor of The Village Church, President of the Acts
29, author of The Mingling of Souls "This is an artistic
coming-of-age story with all the brokenness and beauty of our
American reality and our Christian hope. It's not just the story of
how a boy became a man, or how a lost soul found faith, but how an
artist found his voice. There's so much here for those who care
about the intersection of deep faith with great art. Lecrae is
showing the rest of us how it is done." Andy Crouch, executive
editor, Christianity Today, author of Culture Making
"If you love beautiful music, powerful stories, or the Lord Jesus
Christ, you will not be able to put this book down. Lecrae doesn't
hold back in Unashamed; there is no "Christian-ese" or posturing in
this memoir. Instead, he takes the reader through his grace-filled
journey from abandonment to community, from brokenness to
wholeness, from a life lost in the world to one found in the arms
of God. This must-read book is for hip-hop heads and believers,
artists and seekers, and anyone who wants to know more about one of
the most compelling artists of our time. I expect that millions of
people will read this book, discover more about Lecrae, and be
inspired to walk with Jesus themselves, unashamed." Joshua DuBois,
spiritual advisor to President Obama, author of The President's
Devotional, and founder of Values Partnerships "Historically,
hip-hop has been used to express sexuality, frustration,
materialism, and even violence. But this is the amazing story of
how one brilliant young artist, my friend Lecrae, transformed a
powerful music style into a tool for sharing God's love, fulfilling
God's purposes, and glorifying God's name. I love and respect
Lecrae because of his authenticity and his courage. His raw lyrics
are snapshots from his own heart and God has used his honesty to
reach audiences who'd never listen to so-called 'church' music. In
order to be what God wants him to be, Lecrae has been willing to
push limits and break through boundaries. He's a modern-day
prophet, purpose-driven rather than popularity-driven, or
prosperity-driven. You've heard his music; now you can learn about
his life's experiences that made Lecrae the great Christian artist
and leader he is today. I promise you, regardless of the kind of
music you listen to, you'll love this book." Rick Warren, author of
The Purpose Driven Life and The Hope You Need
"From extreme humble beginnings to what many would describe as a
dream platform, Lecrae puts his journey in perspective. He
recognizes all too well the identity crisis and this generation's
need to be unashamed of the gospel. I recommend this book for
whomever is interested in seeing how God is authoring the journey
of a fatherless generation in need of the navigator." Eric Mason,
lead pastor, Epiphany Fellowship, author of Unleashed "Honest.
Rare. Freeing. Lecrae is one of the most talented people I know.
His story will leave you inspired and challenged. Unashamed reminds
us just how powerful the Gospel is. Jesus turns our scars into our
stories. This is a story you will want to read!" Louie Giglio,
Passion City Church / Passion Conferences, author of The
Comeback
"Lecrae has never fit in any boxes, and in this book he once again
breaks the mold to create an identity all his own--the hip hop
artist as worldview thinker. The book starts by relating the
emotionally turbulent, completely absorbing story of his life, and
ends by presenting his innovative thoughts on a Christian worldview
approach to hip hop. Lecrae continues to be a delightfully
unpredictable anomaly." Nancy Pearcey, author, Total Truth and
Finding Truth "It's a rare privilege to see a prophetic story
unfold before your very eyes. When it does, you pay attention.
Lecrae's Unashamed gives us the raw account of a rare leader
stirred by the heart of God to shape culture by creating it."Gabe
Lyons, Q, author of Good Faith
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