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ENTERTAINMENT

A NEW KIND OF RAP
By Sam V.
A giant has recently
appeared in the rap
music realm, and his
name is NF. He is a
Michigan-born 25
year-old Christian
rapper. A troubled
past and powerful
redemptive story
has crafted this man
into what he is
today. With critics
and fans alike calling
him one of the most
passionate rappers
to date, he is rapidly
creating a large fan
base.
His music is
something of a
different breed. He
writes from the
deepest parts of his
heart and soul,
pouring out his
deepest and darkest
struggles onto
paper. His goal is to
use his story as an
encouragement to
others. In an

interview, NF
remarks, ?People
relate to you when
you are being
honest and open.
Everyone struggles
with something. I
think it just opens
up people?. His
mantra, Real Music,
is his challenge to
himself and others
to be real with not
only themselves, but
more importantly,
the people they
come across with.
He has two albums
under his belt thus
far. Mansion came in
2015, and is NF?s
story of being
abused and
neglected. He also
talks about his
redemption and how
God helps him deal
with his struggles.
Therapy Session
came in spring of
2016. The album is a

From left to right: Christian rapper NF with
AOA student Sam V.

collection of stories
from not only NF?s
life, but from fans as
well. He talks about
relationship issues,
drug abuse, and
struggles with
identity throughout
the Session. A new
EP song, Warm Up,
released in October
of 2016, hints at a
possible third album

coming in 2017.
NF addresses many
rocky topics in his
music, but always
reminds people of
God and His plan
and influence in
their lives. While he
is already becoming
a musical giant, NF is
just getting started.

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