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Kanye West Launches New Christian School: “Dear Future, I Still Believe In You”

by Christa
written by Christa

Kanye West has officially launched his new Christian school, Yeezy Christian Academy, with a promotional video. He posted the video with the academy’s anthem, “Dear Future, I still believe in you.”

The award-winning rapper, who conceded defeat in his presidential election, shared the video featuring some of his kids and their cousins. His 7-year-old daughter, North, and 4-year-old son, Saint, were seen with Kourtney Kardashian’s children, Mason and Penelope. Other kids joined the celebrity’s children while repeatedly saying the school’s mantra.

Christian School

“Dear future, I still believe in you,” they say. The children all wore a blue shirt with the initials YCA. Then as a group, they recited, “We still believe in you.”

“We believe in our homes. We believe in our families. In our future, we will heal,” they continued.

Each of the kids then declared the vision they want in their future. One kid said, “Our future has homes for everyone.” Another one proclaimed, “Our future has food for everyone.” Lastly, “our future has love.”

West made sure to highlight their source of love. His kids, North and Saint, individually said, “Jesus loves everyone,” before declaring it all together with the other children.

Lead with love

They ended, “Let’s lead with love. Our future is waiting for us!”

The hip-hop and fashion influencer announced YCA’s five founding pillars – Faith, Music, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity.

“Everything in the school exudes Christianity,” he announced. “All faculty share the faith and walk the walk, bring Jesus to the world through our students.”

West was determined to include teaching music to the students as he said, “Music will be a constant presence.”

He continued, “Students will learn how to create and sing.. become good communicators.. work with each other through projects and experiences.”

Furthermore, he posts small clips from the school on his Twitter, like “food tasting the new menu” and “music sessions.”

 

ALSO READ: Christian Rapper Kanye West Offers To Pay College Tuition Of George Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter

 

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Lauren Daigle, Kanye West, For King & Country, Leading Nominees For 2020 Dove Awards

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

In this year’s Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, Kanye West, Lauren Daigle, and for King & Country are among the leading 2020 nominees.

King & Country and Zach Williams led the nominatinos with “five nominations each.” They were followed closely by “Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin, Hillsong Worship, and Jonathan McReynolds.”

Rapper and record producer Kanye West is making his debut on the GMA nominees’ list as well. The album “Jesus is King” that topped the Billboard charts in November last year made the list. The Dove Awards nominated his album for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year.

Other Nominees For 2020 Dove Awards

Gloria Gaynor, a former disco queen, is also nominated for the first time.

Pastor William McDowell was also nominated for “Gospel Worship Album of the Year.” And worship leader Tasha Cobbs Leonard “has nominations in both the Artist of the Year and Gospel Artist of the Year categories.”

51st Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominee Announcement

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GMA President Jackie Patillo said, “The GMA is honored to continue its legacy of celebrating our diverse creative community. And the music that moves us and ministers to us all, especially during these trying times.”

Then she added, “We believe this year, especially, our community and our world need to show love to one another. And above all, recognize and worship our faithful Creator.”

Some of the well-known Christian artists including Brooke Ligertwood of Hillsong Worship, for King & Country’s Joel Smallbone, Anthony Brown, and Christine D’clario announced their nominations from their homes.

Moreover, in the “Song of the Year” award, “Way Maker,” “Burn the Ships” and “See a Victory” are among the nominated.

Voting for the awards runs from August 20 to 27. And winners will be announced on October 30 on TBN, according to CP. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the live awards show will be pre-recorded.

To see the full list of nominees for GMA Dove Awards, click here.

Reference: The Christian Post

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Kim Kardashian Asks Help From Pastor Friend In Saving Marriage With Kanye West

by Christa
written by Christa

Kim Kardashian sought help from a pastor friend in attempts to save her marriage with Kanye West. Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. was the one who married Kim and Kanye in 2014.

Saving the marriage

A close source told The Sun that Kim invited Pastor Wilkerson and his wife, DawnChere, to a vacation trip with Kanye in hopes of rescuing their marriage. Pastor Wilkerson has been a close friend to the family ever since he wed them in Florence, Italy.

TMZ reported that the controversial couple left their ranch in Wyoming and flew in their private plane, bound to a remote Caribbean island.

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“Kim and Kanye’s trip isn’t a romantic holiday. It’s more of a chance for them to reconnect away from the chaos of Wyoming, the hangers on who surround Kanye and the audience of their entourage,” the source shared.

“Kim wanted to bring her mum but didn’t want Kanye to feel like he was being pressured. She’s planning to fly Rich Wilkerson Jnr, their pastor who married them, out with his wife – or if Kanye is resistant, to video call him. He’s someone Kanye trusts.”

The West family

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Kim and Kanye have been married for 6 years and have 4 children together. However, they are facing a challenging period in their marriage after Kanye’s speech in one of his presidential rallies.

During the rally, he got emotional while sharing his sentiment about abortion. He revealed that they considered aborting their firstborn child, North.

The famous rapper later shared a public apology to his wife on Twitter. “I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter. I did not cover her like she has covered me. To Kim I want to say I know I hurt you. Please forgive me. Thank you for always being there for me.”

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Kanye West Says He’s Running For President Of The United States

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

The rapper, singer, and songwriter, Kanye West surprised his fans with the announcement that he will be running for president of the United States in the 2020 US election.

On Saturday, Kanye wrote on his Twitter post, “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION.”

Apparently, the singer publicly shared his plans days after he announced his new album entitled “God’s Country.”

Immediately, after Kanye’s tweet, fans showed their full support. His wife Kim Kardashian West also retweeted her husband’s statement with an American flag emoji. Moreover, the notable CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk replied with “You have my full support!”

Photo | Forbes

Will Kanye West Actually Run For President?

However, despite the 43-year-old’s announcement, it seemed that he doesn’t have “any intention of actually running for president,” reported CNN.

The election is fast approaching and only four months away. But Kanye “still needs to register with the Federal Election Commission, present a campaign platform, collect enough signatures to get on the November ballot, and more.” CNN wrote, “He has already missed the deadline to file as an independent candidate in many states.”

The rapper has been vocal with his political sentiments. For that reason, he has both gained and lost fans. Nonetheless, he continues to express himself without hesitation.

In actuality, this isn’t the first time Kanye West teased with the idea of running for president. The first time is during an MTV Video Music Awards in 2015.

Also, in an interview in May 2018, he revealed what his platform would be if given the chance. “The Trump campaign and maybe Bernie Sanders principles. That would be my mix,” he said.

Ever since Kanye became a Christian, he has been vocal about his faith. He is passionate about sharing the Gospel with others. Whether he will pursue in running for US president or not, only God knows. But one thing is for sure, our part is to pray for the upcoming election. May God place the next right leader for America.

Reference: CNN

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Kanye West Releases New Song ‘Wash Us In The Blood’ That Pleads For ‘Holy Spirit To Come Down’

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

Hip-hop artist Kanye West releases his new song “Wash Us In The Blood” that shows the dark and ugly truth about racial inequality. In the song, he pleads the Holy Spirit to come down.

“Wash Us In Blood”

On June 30, the hip-hop icon, Kanye West, premiered his new single titled “Wash Us In The Blood” that speaks a bold message on racism. The music video that was uploaded on YouTube contains a montage of video clips that shows the dark and ugly truth about racial inequality.

Kanye partnered with the award-winning filmmaker Arthur Jafa and producer Dr. Dre to make this project possible. After professing his new-found faith a few years ago, Kanye has since been creating music that has powerful Christian themes.

Kanye West

Recently, the father of four kids broke his silence about the issue of racial inequality that America has been facing. Through the song, he exposed the distasteful truth about the prejudices for the black community.

Kanye raps:

Shower us with your love
Wash us in the blood
Drop this for the thugs
Know I grew up in the mud
The top is not enough
Wash us in the blood 

“God’s Country”

The video filled with chaos and prayer ends with Kanye’s 7-year-old daughter North dancing to his Sunday service choir.

“Wash us in the blood of Jesus. Holy Spirit comes down. We need you,” Kanye prays on the background.

The song tells us that it is only God who can heal this unjust and chaotic world, it is only through prayer that we can win this battle. It is on Kanye’s 10th album titled “God’s Country” that will be released later this year.

Read also: BET Awards Features Worship Performances By Various Artists 

Reference: YouTube | Kanye West 

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Christian Rapper Kanye West Offers To Pay College Tuition Of George Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

Christian rapper Kanye West offers to pay the full college tuition of George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter Gianna Floyd.

Christian Rapper Kanye West

Kanye West, a hip-hop artist who recently revealed his new-found relationship with Jesus Christ, is showing his support for racial equality. He recently set-up a 529 college saving funds as part of his $2 million worth of donations to African American people who were killed unjustly.

Goerge Floyd

Among the beneficiaries of the college tuition is Gianna Floyd, a 6-years-old daughter of George Floyd. George recently made the headlines when he died while being arrested by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. His controversial death sparked a nationwide fight for racial equality.

Gianna Floyd

The young child was recently seen on her uncle Terrance’s shoulders saying: “Daddy changed the world”. Her mother Roxie Washington told Gianna that her father died because he couldn’t breathe.

Kanye West has not yet spoken about the controversy regarding George’s death but he posted on his Instagram his support for “Blackout Tuesday”. It is a campaign where brands and individuals agreed not to sell or buy anything in order to focus on the matters of racial inequality.

Kim Kardashian West

Supermodel Kim Kardashian West also expressed her support for the campaign for racial equality. Her brand apparel “SKIMKS” is also rooted in inclusivity and diversity.

“We stand in solidarity with the fight against systemic racism and are committed to supporting and participating in the shift that needs to take place. We are donating across organizations focused on making change and fighting racial injustice,” Kim said.

Kim also donated to different sectors that are fighting for the campaign.

“My teams and I stand in solidarity with those making their voices heard in the fight against systemic racism.”

Read also: George Floyd’s Emotional Farewell Service 

Reference: Daily Mail 

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Kanye West Works With Chick-Fil-A To Provide Meals To People In Need During Quarantine

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

Christian hip-hop artist Kanye West works with Chick-Fil-A to provide free meals to people in need during the quarantine.

Chick-Fil-A

Kanye West’s association with Chick-Fil-A was made public when he mentioned the fast-food establishment in his song “Closed On Sunday.” As the global pandemic hit Los Angeles, the music icon partnered with the restaurant to serve those in need.

 

“Every morning I wake up and stand in the parking lot with our dedicated staff, I am blown away that day after day, week after week, there is enough food to provide to folks that need it,” the charity’s founder Matthew Barnett said. “The Los Angeles Dream Centre has transformed into the Grand Central Station of food distribution and other basic essentials … I can’t say thank you enough to the various donors who’ve made this a reality. This is what a neighborhood, a community, and a church should always look like.”

Kanye West

The 43-year-old artist’s wife Kim Kardashian has also joined in serving during this global crisis. She is working on providing face masks to hospitals through her shapewear line SKIMS. The mother of four also donated $1 million for the families stricken by COVID-19.

Kanye West shared that he and his wife are serving during this season to help heal those who are affected.

“The greatest thing for me, as someone who’s given their life to Christ, is knowing that other people have that as an anchor and a form of healing,” Kanye reflected. “Because you’re talking to a person that went to the hospital and back.”

Read also: Kanye West Breaks Prejudices Saying Christians Have A Right To Righteous Anger 

Reference: Daily Mail 

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Kanye West Breaks Prejudices Saying Christians Have A Right To Righteous Anger

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

Kanye West is breaking prejudices about Christians by explaining that Christians have a right to righteous anger.

Kanye West

The hip-hop artist recently gave his life to Christ. He has always been open about his beliefs with the public since his life-changing decision. In October of 2019, he released his first-ever Christian-themed album titled “Jesus Is King” with songs written about Kanye’s new journey with Christ.

Despite facing controversies about his new life, a believer, the award-winning artist has been boldly vocal about his opinion. In an interview with GQ Magazine earlier this year, Kanye made a remarkable comment that will hopefully break prejudices about Christians.

Accountability

The music icon said that Christians should not judge, but instead become accountable to other Christians.

“I feel that we all have sinned, and when certain sins are worn more on our sleeves, it’s easier for Christians who are not Christ, but are human beings, to be able to channel judgment at what they see in front of them,” Kanye West said in the interview. “The other thing is, if anyone claims to be Christian, they’re accepting accountability to other Christians.”

Righteous anger

Kayne is addressing thoughts that others have about Christians. For example, the idea that Christians are not allowed to be angry. The father of four, made a bold statement about Christians and their right to express righteous anger.

“But people don’t realize that Christians are loud. That we have a right to righteous anger,” he boldly said. “That Jesus flipped tables. They think that all of a sudden you believe in Christ, so we’re not even supposed to speak up. And if we speak up, people will say, ‘Oh, you’re being judgmental.’ And it’s like, ‘Oh, now, because I’m Christian, I don’t even have an opinion anymore?’ I’m Christian and I still have an opinion. But my opinion is based on the Word.”

Righteous anger is having an emotion of anger that is directed at mistreatment, unrighteousness, or any other scheme of evil. Christian doctrine says that this is the only form of anger that is not sinful. As a Christian believer, Kanye West has made this point clear to everyone who has prejudices about Christians.

Read also: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli And John Legend Renders Virtual Performance Of ‘The Prayer’ 

Reference: The Christian Post 

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Justin Bieber Captured On Camera Worshipping The Lord At Kanye West’s Sunday Service

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

Pop star Justin Bieber was captured on camera worshipping the Lord at this week’s Kanye West’s Sunday Service.

Justin Bieber

The 25-year-old Canadian artist has always been open about his past struggles and his newfound faith in the Lord. In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, he opened up about how Jesus transformed his life.

“I was just living in this shame, living in all this sort of stuff in my past and I wasn’t able to move on,” Justin recalled. “[Now] the way I look at my relationship with God and with Jesus is I’m not trying to earn God’s love by doing good things. God has already loved me for who I am before I did anything to earn and deserve it. It’s a free gift by accepting Jesus and just giving your life to Him.”

Kanye West’s Sunday Service

At this week’s Sunday Service hosted by Christian rapper Kanye West’s, Justin shared in front of everybody about his desire to become like Christ. Bethel Music’s CEO Joel Taylor posted a video clip on his Instagram account of the moment.

 

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“I desire to look like Jesus every single day, that’s what I want to do, I want to look more like Him every single day. So I followed this list and I try to just renew my mind to be like Jesus every day.”

Worshiped the Lord

The award-winning singer then worshipped the Lord with all his heart.

“I never would have made it, I never would have made it without You, I would have lost it all. But now I see that You were there for me and I can say ‘I’m stronger, I’m wiser, I’m better, much better.’”

Despite all struggles, God is moving in Justin Bieber’s life. God is transforming him into the person that he is right now.

“I was just moved to tears as Justin Bieber preached from his heart, in complete vulnerability and brokenness, and worshipped Jesus at Kanye’s Sunday Service today. God is moving in powerful ways right now,” Joel wrote on his Instagram.

Read also: Justin Bieber Says He “Was On A Path Of Self-Destruction” Until Jesus 

Reference: Instagram | joeltaylor 

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Popular South Korean Rapper Spreads His Christian Faith With Music

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

A popular South Korean rapper and the award-winning artist uses music to spread his Christian faith.

South Korean Rapper

Lee Byung-hoon, popularly known by his stage name BewhY, rose to fame after winning Show Me The Money 5 in 2016. He has always been open about his Christian faith and shares about God through his music.

In the industry dominated with themes about money and sex, a 26-year-old artist defies the norm by rapping about the Bible and Jesus.

“I usually get inspiration when I’m at church, worshipping, praising, or reading the Bible,” BewhY said in a recent interview.

Read Also: Chance The Rapper Talks About Jesus With Ellen Degeneres

BewhY

BehwY has already won five awards in just the first year of his debut as an artist. In 2017, his song “Forever” won as the Hip-Hop Song of the Year during the Korean Hip-Hop Awards.

In his most recently released single, “Gottasadae,” that sounds like “God Isn’t Dead” in English, he shared a verse in Corinthians at the start of the music video.

“For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power…” (1 Corinthians 4:20)

BewhY (비와이) - 가라사대 (GOTTASADAE) [Official Music Video]

Music

The award-winning artist says that he is using his platform and music to share about God to others.

“As someone who has faith, I want to show that what I believe is admirable, and shed a positive light on my culture,” BewhY explained. “To be honest, faith and Christianity are heavier topics. I want to use a lighter medium to share these more serious topics with others.”

In 2016, BewhY has won a rapping competition by rapping about God’s peace and eternal love in the songs “Day Day” and “Forever.”

Christian faith

Young Hoon Yoon from the ministry Big Puzzle Creative Community also attests to how well people receive the Christian faith of BewhY.

“The reason people can’t criticize [BewhY] and his religious expressions is his overwhelming skill,” Young Hoon Yoon said. “With long and stable breaths he pours out an incredible amount of lyrics, with no mistakes. His rhymes and flow are brilliant. On top of all of that, his style is unique and has charisma on stage. All of this makes him stand out from his competitors. And because of that, BewhY’s faith confessions are attractive even to non-Christians.”

Kanye West

Recently, the Korean rapper expressed his admiration for Kanye West, saying that they have a lot in common. Aside from being a Christian, they both are using their platform in the Hip-Hop industry to share with the world who Jesus is.

“I admire and wonder how his mind and spirit had transformed. I would love to have an in-depth conversation with him about that,” BewhY said.

Read also: Christian Movies’ OST Nominated For Best Original Song And Performed On Oscar’s 2020 

Reference: Fox News 

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