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" That's a win for me, for people to be able to say, 'Faith, fatherhood, monogamy exists in hip-hop.' "

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" When you're part of hip-hop culture but you're a Christian, people want you to be either-or. Or they'll create a category for you, like, 'Oh, gospel rap!' "

" I'm in a very comfortable place, and some of that comes from the shackles of not having to be what people want you to be. "

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" I feel fortunate to have a huge family that is beyond race, creed, culture, and have a Father who shepherds us all. When I think about that, my mind is blown. "

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