Ya’ll were right, I changed 🤷🏾‍♂️ | Reacting to Old Interviews 

I don't understand how someone can grow too much in Christ to a point where they don't feel like talking about him all the time. As a matter of fact, the more you grow in him and know him in deeper levels, the more you want to share that with the world. I think if there had ever been a time we should raise the banner of JESUS high that time is now. I still love the old Lecrae.

Lecrae don’t get confused bruh “Christian Music” is meant to GLORIFY GOD! Don’t overthink this brother

"If you live for people's acceptance, you will die from their rejection.” Lecrae

Hopped on the Lecrae train since Gravity when I was 13. As the years went I was always surprised when people were upset with him for collaborating with nonChristians and going mainstream. I only ever interpreted that as Lecrae bringing the Gospel to the world. I think going mainstream has pulled him away from certain core values, but it doesn’t change the fact that he’s the same brother-in-Christ since Real Talk. I disagree with Lecrae in many areas, but he’s still got my love and support.

For everyone going through a hard time here is a quick verse | “the pain that you’ve been feeling now can’t compare to the joy that is coming” - Romans 8:18. Don’t forget that God loves you sm and everything you’re going through will get better 🤍

"Be confident in who God made me to be.." love that. So true, can't make everyone happy. That can't be our focus. God needs to be our focus and "hold on to the truth.." spot on.

Lecrae's favorite words "You know what I'm sayin'?" 😂

Jimmy Kimmel: Are you now a Christian rapper? Kanye West : I am a Christian everything... 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

I like the way you used to emphasise and talk Jesus Christ before

Just watching ‘Crae cringe himself is hilarious 😂

I love what you said about trying to over explain yourself then and now you’re just comfortable with who you are. Striving to get to that level of security 🙌🏽

If we’re not growing and changing we not living!!! Scripture encourages this! I support you bro!✊🏾

Your music initially was sermons! Jesus Music! You and Trip Lee was going off in 2008!! Really want to hear more of that!

“ people hear what you are not saying not what you are saying.” Sheesh that was thick 🔥🔥🔥

Creezy! We met at a church you performed at in Philly several years ago when you were touring with Tedashi and Trip Lee. That was a surprise birthday gift for my daughter and she absolutely lost her mind when she found out that I was taking her to your concert. I look forward to meeting you again brother as the Lord has used your music several times in the lives of myself and my kids lives. Pivotal, critical moments in their lives bro. Even now as I think about those moments I'm getting emotional and thanking Jesus for your musical ministry. Thanking Jesus for the alternative for my kids bro. God bless you family. Until the good Lord brings us together again!

it was bold faith, i didnt see it as insecure bro,

"People don't receive nuance, they just hear what your not saying versus what you are saying" Facts!

Yea this how we all feel when we look back.

“God’s Truth doesn’t change. Circumstances change” 🔥 the word of God never fails 🔥🔥🙏

Thanks for the transparency. I think everyone who has a growing relationship with Jesus goes through this growth process, and it's hard to be around so many people that want a cookie cutter Christianity--especially when they never seem to go through any real struggle in life. Can't be hard on them tho.... I think a lot of us start off as well-meaning- religious zealots who don't know we're becoming Pharisees until God disrupts our small mindedness with complexity and pain.

But Don't play word games LeCrae. If you want to just do secular music then say that and move on and maybe let people know once you figure more out you'll be back to talk about it. Those who do Christian music have a desire to do only or primarily that. If you no longer have the desire to do that unless it's a song or two here and there that's fine but don't play word games because in the end you're just playin yourself. I do think you should examine why you no longer want to do primarily Christian music because there is something there. But examine yourself privately because that's your right and most importantly that's your responsibility. Editing to add that I do think you're going through a spiritual valley and you should embrace it. Truth welcomes scrutiny and Christ says He is the Truth so go out and find out for yourself once and for all

It’s not as complicated as you would like to make it. You used to share an explicit Christian Gospel now you don’t.

It’s so interesting reading comments of people saying Lecrae is lukewarm and they like the “old Lecrae” It just shows you’re young and lack wisdom. You’re at that stage where it’s about naive zeal and not having a lot of real experience of life. I’m willing to guess that you guys aren’t even as “bold and on fire for Christ” as you want Lecrae to be in your day to day lives and if you are the type that walks around talking that religious talk you are mainly hanging with legalistic and religious folk like yourself and don’t even have a clue what it is like to be in Lecrae’s position trying to learn how to communicate with people who aren’t within the church world while on such a huge platform under so much scrutiny but I hear you talking like you do with hardly any grace or understanding. You’re looking for someone who embodies the boldness that you lack in your own daily walk. You want a super Christian hero to put on a pedestal because in your day to day life you see your own insecurities and lack of being “on fire and bold for Christ” lol I used to be you so I get it but I’m glad Lecrae freed himself from living up to that expectation. It would crush anyone. That’s not how actually walking out the faith works in real life. It’s understandable. Just live a little and one day you will be like Lecrae in this video looking back on your younger insecure, misguided, full of zeal self who thought they knew but didn’t have a clue. Lol I prefer this grown and mature Lecrae not when he was young and full of naive zeal speaking Christianise to appease super religious folks.

Lecrae, I want to thank you bro. I started living for Christ Jesus in 2009 after watching the video for your song, “ Praying For You”. Seeing you walk in your calling while dressed the same way we were in Detroit, MI gave me fuel to do the same. Your album “Gravity” helped me get through a rough first deployment to Afghanistan 🇦🇫 2012-2013. People are moved through relatability and transparency. This video alone embodies both. We all evolve man, and I commend you for the courage it takes to evolve in the eyes of the public while growing as a husband, father and entrepreneur. That’s not easy in the least bit Fam. Keep doing your thing bro. Praying continued success for you and your family.🙏🏾

7 years later he gonna look at him from then (in the future) reacting to hike now reacting to him then (in the past).

Am I the only one that remembers him being my celebrity crush? My dad is a youth pastor and his music was basically what I was allowed to listen to for my early years so it is making my heart so warm just watching this video.

Lecrae, come back 2 your first love. I had to also.

CHYEAH!

Imagine if the students of Christ (disciples) in the new testament felt like Mr. Lacrae? The more you talk and act like the culture around you and the less you talk about the Christ of the scriptures meant you're "wiser" and more "mature" than your younger self...not a transformed life (loving what God loves and hating what God hates while OBEYING his COMMANDS) NOPE! You want proof you're maturing in the faith...look like everyone else and talk like everyone else... fit in w/the culture there's the mark of the new birth...WHAT A JOKE!🤣 2 Timothy 4:3, "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions"

Come back to your first love my brother. As corny as you thought you were back then you were on point 👉. You had a genuine love for Jesus. People could feel it in your music, but when you made the shift to go mainstream or to please both sides, the Christian and secular that's when things changed. You started to compromise. I'm not here to bash you. I'm just some random guy commenting under your video reminding you to Come back to your first love. Jesus Christ.

Lecrae you were the first Christian hip hop rapper that turned me into Christian hip hop. I was going through a deep depression and substance abuse issues your music helped me through some dark hours. I rept you 100% and watching you then to now I truly fell in love with your music because of the person you were before in the past. You seemed to be more confident in yourself in the older videos and being a Christian. Stay true to yourself, stay true to God I don't understand why your so embarrassed with God. PLEASE brother stay true to God because if you deny him he may deny you on judgment day and all that money and the people around you I can see it are already bringing you down if they were your friend or had your best interest they would tell you your doing the right thing touching so many hearts including mine. It hurts my heart to see you so embarrassed by God or dont like talking about him. I'm gonna pray for you... Dont let the money, fame, the music industry change you. It's no secret the Industry will turn you out so fast a Christian man with Christian beliefs they will devour you. Just like BIZZLE says in his song not for hire " next they'll have you throw a dress on rock pressons and help push the same sex laws and disrespect GOD... Heck naaa...... what do I look like trying to impress y'all homie either step off or get stepped on"........ please stop worrying what critics say about Christian rapper's if you stick with Jesus you will reap a harvest. Prayers coming at you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I could not watch old videos of myself. Lol. Good on you for doing it

His reactions to what he was wearing tho 😂

Jesus & Therapy , you know what I'm saying. 😂😂

Lecrae with another banger. He should create a vlog channel

It’s really hard to process your faith being an evangelical icon since evangelicals have not been known for much nuance. It’s very black and white, all or nothing thinking, and Lecrae, I think you are bold to deconstruct, process, and think out loud about your faith while still holding onto an audience you respect like the Evangelical church that you might no longer find yourself as closely tied to spiritually or intellectually. I heard Andy’s EPs on deconstruction. I’m going through it. It’s hard. And it’s good to challenge and question and grow, but it can also be threatening to a lot of people who don’t know how to handle it due to the lack of nuance they have. So all this to say I deeply respect you, I understand a little bit what y’all go through as a new young pastor of a conservative church in the South, and I just want to affirm your journey and encourage who you are.

It's funny that this video popped up because after listening to 'Restored' a few times I started thinking about how you can tell how much you've grown since ' Real Talk'; the breadth of your content, your choice of words and most notably your vulnerability. It's been strengthening and a joy to see you grow in knowing who Jesus is (and is not) and shed the nature of the old you. You've exemplified many (if not all) aspects of what it is to be sanctified and to become sanctified. Amen, bro. Keep fighting the good fight. Love you.

Not everyone is hating on you bruh. They just want you to be right with God and be bold for His Kingdom! Love

I wish my son could meet you. He's lost in this world right now, with it's demons attacking him . I am always sending him your music... and he always tells me how it hits him so hard and arrives in his box at just the right time. You're a good Man! Thank you that at 60 years old I can enjoy this art in music and get closer to what young people are facing today 💯🙏❤️

But the fact that he judged his clothing and style so hard shows the direction he is taking.

I've seen Lecrae mature over the years and I'm so proud of him

I missed the old lecrae ngl

Lecrae is really the goat man! Imagine the pressures of being the face of a genre, breaking boxes and taking the music/message to places where it's seen as alien. GIVE THE GOAT HIS FLOWERS! 🧡💐

Reading the comments... you can see the amount of people who clearly didn't listen to what he was saying. It's obvious some of the things he said flew right over your head.

Man I love your process, I’m learning how to not create an image of someone I’m not. Instead, I’m going to be myself and allow Jesus to work through me and make me whole. Learning how to be at peace exactly where I am can be really difficult when I’m comparing myself to other Christians. It’s so easy to pose as someone you’re truly not and I think Lecrae experienced this as well. As he got older, he learned to be more okay with who he is and is still being transformed by Jesus. This is super relatable and I’m super thankful you shared your story!

Lecrae is 41-42 the brotha hasn’t aged.

The yellow powder was the theme of that rehab album 💿

Turn to Jesus people he died for your sins, Repent of what the New Testament describes as sin. Believe the gospel obey the teachings of Jesus documented in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Jesus is the only way to be saved, be baptized if you have faith in Jesus then you will live life with him as your example. If you need prayer i'll pray for you. If you want to keep contact with a brother in Christ i’ll keep contact with you. The love of God is beyond our understanding. God bless.,,,..

as a kid living in INDIA i use to look upto big bro Lecrae!!!!

The way you introduced this video made it sound like you were going to discuss something significant like Christian doctrine. This video is shallow and everything you discussed was incredibly vague and surface. Oh. And now I see the Timothy Keller book on your desk; social justice “gospel”. Enough said.

You’re so very insightful. Everyone should be reflecting on their walk.

My brother, you're the reason I started listening to hip hop. At some point, I noticed a change in your music. It wasn't about Christ anymore. Your music used to be set apart from the world, and it ministered to me. YOU used to be set apart. I know other people feel the same way, and that's why so many are speaking out against you. Some of them are just haters, but there are those like myself who speak with love. You've been blessed with a successful career and a bigger platform, but you've backed away from your humble origins. It used to be all about Him. Now it's about you. You've compromised my brother.

It's sad that people will still post trash "Lecrae used to be more gospel" in the comment section even after watching this. Lecrae has paid his dues. Leave this man be.

Honest question about a video I just saw pop up, you were unwilling to condemn homosexuality because of your brother... Still the same?

Even if our MAN LECRAE (#11SIX Unashamed!;) :) has CHANGED, he's CHANGED 4 the GOOD & BETTER and has SURELY ALWAYS Been UNASHAMED (#11SIX UNASHAMED! ;) :)

Hey guys Jesus loves you He wants you to come as you are He died for your sins past,present,and future. He was buried then rose again on the third day so you can be saved,so that you can have the free gift of Salvation.If you want God in your life just seek Him truly put your faith in Him and accept Him as your Lord and savior.It is by God’s grace you can be saved❤️‼️💝🙌🏾🧡🤍

I love what Lecrae said about having the message encapsulated in the art. I can't tell you how beautiful I think that is. To be able to appreciate both at once. Glory to Jesus mahn!🙌🏼

You analyze yourself from the past and all you see is the external the type of clothes you wore. I look back and see your passion spirit and zeal. You were more on fire for the Lord then. Who cares how you dressed.

What's funny is just last night I was watching all these interviews and freestyles

When you first started out it seems to me like those songs back in the days, where way more deep in theology then now.

My grandma used to watch TBN and Jan Crouch. Trust me when I say your clothes are NOT distracting! 😂

Great upload Lecrae 🙏

You were who you needed to be in those moments to become who you are now and who you will be. Many of needed to see that growth. We don't get to see that much with Christian artist.

hopefully we are always changing. It doesn't always look like people or the systems of this world may think we should look. If God likes it we should love it. If God is doing it we need to receive it

It's not about changing, it's about growing as a person. The only problem is the music was better then it is now!!! Listen to the song "Sold Out" that dude was fire!!

"Lord kill me if I don't preach the gospel" | That was the best version.

Lecrae never stop serving Jesus Christ your reward is in heaven. Don't be discouraged because of the pressure around you. I really like your music keep it on jesus and speaking truth. It sets you n us free.

Go listen to his interview on The Experiment! The episode is called "How the Evangelical World Turned On Itself." It's pretty eye-opening to the reasons of certain things that everyone is being negative about in the comments.

Lecrae is gonna look back at this video in a couple of years from now and he's gonn be like "hahahah awww did I say that!? WHAT WAS I WEARING!? Why did I say that!?"

Lecrae we love ya man!

Glad your uploading on RU-vid Keep it up 👍

Therapy has changed me too, Lecrae. And thank you for sharing these with us!

Yeah you've changed, I had no problems playing your old songs, but recent ones, I can't say the same. Sorry, but that's just the truth.

The journey of CHRIST is to Grow, the Word of GOD is the map if you willing to take the journey!! I 🙏🏾 that you let the work of CHRIST continue to transform your life!

It seems like u were more secure then bruh and less politicized. Unashamed of the Gospel. It’s hard to see that now. Seems like now ur doin more apologizing for the Gospel. I used to bump more of ur old music. Not really trackin what ur doin now. Jus what I see. 🙏🏾

Nice look 👌 💯 yep .. Years of grinding for God.

This is one of the most beautiful Lecrae videos I've ever seen! It's so encouraging to watch him reflect on his life. It's inspiring to see what God does when we "join in on the process of being restored". I wish the best for Lecrae as he continues on this journey. His story makes me remember that God is good. 🙌🏾

Love lecrae

Your artistry is amazing! Absolutely love what you've done for Christian music, and people who love Hip Hop, but want a positive message. 😊😊

That first lecrae that’s the one I remember , like just excited for Jesus . But that was the season , like a lot of people in hip hop and the streets didn’t know it could co exist . To me it was a new thing like man you can still listen to rap and serve the Lord . I miss them times

NOTE: SPOILER ALERT & LONG COMMENT. As stated in my last comment...I'm working on my dissertation and YOU sir are a huge part of how God use you (and many others) in the formation of a genre known now as CHH. Many people were trying to categorize this "new, clean, and compelling music and message" that was gripping an entire generation at that time! So Lecrae: (1st video) you were in that time and season of your life that we needed that side of you! You were on 🔥 for the Lord and there was a major transitioning happening in CHH during that time. Cross Movement already laid a foundation that other artists (like yourself) were about to build upon! (2nd video) This new, clean, and compelling music/message was about to take award shows by surprise! Like you were the 1st hip hop artist to win the Dove award! (If I'm not mistaken! ) Not to mention the Grammys! You and Kirk got this year in my book! Like fr, that's huge bruh! Think about history that was, and still is, being made by ALL OF YOU... (3rd video) ...who were/are "authentically Christian and authentically Hip Hop!" Like you were just advanced in your thinking by not being boxed in bc the music was reaching the unsaved, not just Christians. Can't tell you how many CDs of yours I gave away as a witnessing tool! All bc they heard the message being proclaimed as you clearly laid out in your mission statement from the 1st video😂 you shared! What you articulated in that video was exactly what you did my brother! You were on fire and unashamed at it! Never apologize for that! (4th video) As I said, you never allowed people to box you in. Yes you were young and unashamed of the gospel, however, as a forward thinker you didn't limit the gospel message to believers only. Just like the Apostle Paul, he was sent to the Gentiles right! You were too! Spitting yellow powder "to me" fitted the entire Rehab theme. Many people would have had to been rocking with you since Real Talk to understand your progression. "They tell me come as I am but I smell like smoke!" 💯 Real Talk! 💯 In the (5th video) you actually stated you would describe your music as progressively hip hop and thats true! As you were evolving so was your music! (6th video) speaking to a younger Crae in hindsight would be to take away the process God had you to grow through! We are our worst critics; Nevertheless, continue to grow and be a blessing to others through your life testimony! I still look forward for you to aid me in my dissertation. This video opened up new ideas and points so thank you for sharing! I just wrote a mini dissertation to a reaction to this video 🙈😆 Just to let you know this paper (later book) will talk about the Formation of a genre that Reached in mainstream pop culture against all odds. And remind you, you are a vessel God used to make history! To God Be The Glory! ❤

He scratched his head or shifted in his seat when the old him mentioned God so much. This are cues that a person could be troubled or feel uncomfortable about something. Been praying for Lecrae for a while. Will never Judge a man when I do not know his heart, but Lecrae please listen to and address your christian followers. When you started it was only us, and when you got your fame it feels like you left us behind for your mainstream follows.

The first interview was the lecrae I loved!

Lecrae still sounds like he values being called a Hip Hop Rapper (whatever that is🙃🤣) over being a Christian Rapper/Lyricist. Sure, as Christians, we do not go around stating, “I am a Christian Cashier or Christian Mechanic”, however, solid Christians are not adamantly WATERING DOWN their faith in Jesus-publicly or privately. From those previous interviews where Lecrae spoke openly about his faith to the lack thereof today, the Enemy crept in and influenced Lecrae to change his representation. Man pleasing, love of money, pride, need for recognition, and so forth are a few reasons why confessing Christians all of a sudden place Jesus on the “back burner.” At the end of the day, Rappers who confess Christ as their Lord and Savior should count it a PRIVILEGE to be called a Christian anything. It’s ALL supposed to be about Jesus, not Hip Hop. #GodOverEverything🙌🏾 #AllDayJesus💯 #UnashamedButTooAshamedToBeCalledAChristianRapper🤔 #ImDone🤣 #PeaceOut✌🏽

Bro, the Rehab Marketing was awesome. I got captured into your music because of that album. #Killa is still a knocker.

Broo great video and all but wheres trip lee?! When i was a kid i kept up with the "Wheres Trip Lee" videos years and years ago but when you found him you said to go to the website but i couldnt find it its been bugging me for years so tell me where trip was ASAP😂😂😭 havent slept for 10 years sheesh

He talented bro

Wow I don’t think I’ve ever been this early!!

Less Go!!!

All I can say is, faults,, failures, disagreement, where would I be in my Christian walk without RR/ 116 in my life?! 💯🤷🏾‍♂️✌🏾

2:37 is that the same boom box from the Jesus Muzic video lol

He was more straight forward and unapologetic back then. Its like nowadays we are scared to offend others nowadays.

Man Sunday Morning played in my head when I saw this video, I click on it and what’s the background beat? The Lord works in many ways sheesh

One of my favorite things you ever did was No Silence with Flame. 2000. Very scriptural song that we should all keep in mind.

My clothes were speaking so loud, so loud as church clothes 😂😂😂😂😂

Bruh, crae literally looks the same. 😅

What profits a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul.....

4:22 "I don't agree with spitting yellow powder out of my mouth" LMAOOOO the rehab: overdose days

When I entered Christian rap the first artist I listened to was KJ-52 and went to one of his concerts back in Illinois when he first came out and was an amazing concert. I would certainly love to see Lecrae in concert one day

Super focused on your clothes now but super focused on Jesus then