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Christian hip hop (originally Gospel rap, also known as
Christian rap, Gospel hip hop, or holy hip hop) is hip hop music
characterized by a Christian worldview, with the general
purposes of evangelization.
There are differing views whether any form of hip hop can be considered
Christian, but a consensus is that if the lyrics themselves have Christian
teachings, then the song and music can be called Christian.
In Australia, a multi-denominational group of Christian hip hop artists, led
by Mistery from Brethren, have started a hip hop church Krosswerdz. The
church has been modeled on Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida.
2007 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards also received a written endorsement
letter from the Mayor of Atlanta acknowledging the event's support by the
City of Atlanta and recognizing its 7th year. However, EX Ministr Y\