Yes, because it’s apart of being an Artist, Music is Art and a lot of Artists was raised in the Church before all the fame and fortune so yeah I believe you can work with Any Artist you feel like working with as long as you get the message out to the people doesn’t matter if it’s Gospel, Hip-Hop/ Rap, R&B, Jazz, Country, Reggae, or Pop Music as long as it’s glorifying God’s name and people can vibe to it it’s alright. Kirk Franklin worked with Lil Baby, Fred Hammond worked with Kanye West, Lecrae worked with Ty Dolla $ign, Tasha Cobbs worked with Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg did a whole Gospel album and a few songs with the Clark Sisters and these the biggest stars in Hollywood
@@steed633U Gotta Be Kiddin Me.. This Is A Ministry!! Ur Jobs Goal Most Likely Goal Isn't To Spread The Gospel!! It's Ur Mantle, Ur Witness, He Produces Musuc That Is Contrite To Gods Word!!
I pray Zay goes straight Christ with it and I love knowing he is a Christian so dope so exciting he is so talented.....the industry is hurting allot of us though man me as an example...I smoked weed when I was only 11 I wanted to be like the artist i saw....this is reality it went from smoking to being apart of street culture as a whole and every part of that....I think we know truth we do need mercy but we know whats right and wrong no one in this comment section has to answer if christians should work with secular artist...we know what we can be a part of and what we cant....we can walk amongst sinners and be friends all day....are we hurting people in doing that is where you get your answer....God bless...message is everything...you can spread the word to a sinner love sinners be koo with them but when you associate things you do with their sinful work there is a complex that i think a person as a Christian should stay away from....if the song aint spreading evil its koo....if it is why are you on it......we have mercy we should not always be forcing it though...I will tune into the interview maybe I can be educated by you two though this is love I promise...the Perry interviews were fire to 2 Corinthians 6:14 Verse Concepts Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? 1 Corinthians 15:33 King James Version Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Heeey Crae, I don’t know if you’ll see this comment but I would love to see a podcast with the one and only “GAWVI”, it would be great to see you two together again 🫡
Words are really important and every song is a form of worship, it includes atmosphere. No grey. It is a process tho and we can’t do it in our own strength 🙏🏾
It’s sooo interesting to hear this interview! I’ve ALWAYS been in the church and loved the Lord. But when I moved to the south from Washington State , I fell in love with trap music. Gucci, Migos, Dolph .. not knowing that all have Zay in common! Which makes since because I’m a church singer too and his sound is churchy. It’s wild how it comes together. I’m thankful to not be on trap music like that anymore lol but I see why I was loving it at one point.
ZayToven is probably one of the most even keeled people in the industry …hes always the same way in just about every interview or studio session….to be in a industry thats literally built to influence and not let it change him speaks volumes to how he was raised …dope interview!
I was a Gucci Mane fan back in 2006 wit so icy when everybody was a Young Jeezy fan I was rocking wit Gucci , PeeWee Longway, Young Dolph when I was in the world.
i believe this interview was for me. i’m an artist myself w a “secular” background in underground rap, and i’ve always felt obligated to explain myself, and the reasons why i might work w someone who other christians might have a problem w. when zay was speaking about his pastors tellin him “you dont have to explain anything” it hit me. thank you Crae and Zaytoven ‼️
As a Christian guy in the rural Midwest who’s always enjoyed Lecrae’s music and Christian rap, this podcast has been so educational. Really enjoying listening and learning about a world I’m completely oblivious to! I’m working with Amish out here and listening to lecrae talk about the hood… keeps it interesting for sure! 😅
I’ve always heard his name but never knew about him! He stays in the background! Seems like a good dude. I listen to all types of music… because I wasn’t allowed to listen to secular music. I don’t see anything wrong with that. Let your kids choose. Thanks for having him on 👏🏾
Used to see Zaytoven every time I went to get a haircut from my barber who was cool with Zay. Zaytoven is super Uber down to earth. When he means the cars/material things don’t really phase him, he’s telling the truth. I was not shocked that he did music with Lecrae and 1K Phew and other sacred hip hop artists.
Love you Lecrae from South Africa. Make The Trap Say Amen is my favourite album. I love listening to the demo version of some of those songs as well. God bless.
Zaytoven is telling truth when he worked with artists before they hit. I came to GA in ‘05 and used to get my haircut at the barbershop Zay worked at. Gucci hit it big with The State Vs. Radrick Davis and he continued to use Zaytoven. Even then, Zay would still stop by the barbershop with no security in sight. Real dude. Back then, every trap record had Zaytoven on it. He is the Godfather of Trap Music alongside T.I. And Gucci Mane.
Lecrae, you as a rapper, and that being your craft it makes sense to some extent that you would listen rappers of all kinds for the skill of rapping and musical composition. But would you say maybe a regular joe that's not a rapper or producer should probably not listen to rap about drugs and sex and violence all day long? It helps You hone your craft, but as a Christian maybe the average person should steer clear of filling their mind and spirit with that and just excusing it with "well I was just jamming out, I wasn't really listening to the words" Cuz what happens when the words are demonic, or a Wiccan ritual chant, or slander against God by a staunch atheist, would it still be OK to listen to just cuz you like the vibe? I think the words matter and if they're not in line with the Bible maybe it's actually the more Christian thing to do in staying away from that. Just some questions for deeper conversation and soul-searching. Keep doing your thing man
Great interview. Can you get George janko, or maybe like ruslan on your podcast? I feel like you and ruslan sitting down and really getting at it would be amazing like This one.
When Zaytoven say the anointing was on the house that lets you know who was in control when the Lord want to do something can't nobody stop it, Lecrae I don't have a problem with Christian rappers working with circular artists long as they don't cross the line
A man of God who…DOESN NOT drink. DOES NOT smoke. A man of ONE WIFE. Honors his mother and father. Gives of his talents to glorify God. 😊😊😊That’s what’s up. 👏🏾I mess with Zay. I first heard of him through Jermaine DuPree’s “Rap Game” show. To see him on Lecrae is 🔥. To the ones on here in the comments hatn’ and quoting scripture out of context on here, would be singing a COMPLETELY different tune on here if their life were publicly put underneath a microscope. ALL of us who claim Jesus as our personal Lord and savior are only righteous because HE(Jesus) is righteous. I don’t see none of y’all quitting your jobs because your bosses and employees are unbelievers. Nor are any of you without sin. Stop…it’s hypocritical of y’all to do that. I TRULY believe and have come to the conclusion that everybody is not meant to confine their gifts and talents exclusively to the church. He’s reached people that your pastor could NEVA reach. Love it! 🥰😎 Blessings to you and your family Zay, keep doing whatever God leads you to do.🙏🏽💪🏾🙌🏾
Zay makes beats for all these secular artists sometimes in their environment . As far as working a job in a department store is okay as long as the job don't have you conforming to wrong or unethical or ungodly practices. I'm praying for zay that he won't conform and that when he is with these secular artists he can point them to Christ💯🙏🏽💪🏾 That's all that should matter.
Gift come without repentance. Man seem talented no doubt. End of the day, music is dark, no light in it. Praying that he come bk to the light. Profit a man gain whole world n lose its soul!!
He has not strayed he lives a Christian life. He listens to Gospel music. He did not write the lyrics to any of the songs. It’s just like any other person working in the world the company’s yall work for are not Christian.
@prettimama0420 that not good example. Devil believe and tremble. Praying for him n others. Temptation of the world is serious. Music very strong spirit!!
@@philw9787 but he is strong in his faith never drank or smoked. The Lord blessed him. The Bible says the wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous, this is the perfect example!
@@prettimama0420 he’s not making the lyrics but he is contributing in making songs that are in opposition to Christ. Some secular songs are neutral, most of his discography isn’t.
Edifying interview! Zay has a similar testimony to Thomas Dorsey with how Dorsey got on by working with Ma Rainey then moved on to what we know Dorsey for.
Loved this one. I've been a fan of you two for several years now. My favorite song from Let the Trap Say Amen is By Chance, followed closely by Can't Block It 🔥🙏
I totally hear what ppl are saying about mixing with worldly things but the more i think about it, we are called to be the light of the world. As a believer of Christ we are called to certain communities and Zay is called to be a witness and a light in the community he is in with the other rappers. He has to be intentional and not allow the atmosphere to change him but be an atmosphere changer. We are called to be the light and salt of the world to make a difference. We have to be tied to the source jesus christ so we will not fall in the temptation of the world.
If The Church Doesn't Need To Hear What You're Producing For Those Secular Artist, Then Why Do It In The First Place? Those Pastors Who Told You That You Don't Have To Explain Yourself Are Enablers And Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves.
There are a lot of opinions with no scripture facts. He stated Gucci Mane admired his character but he didn’t admire it enough to change his. The fact he is helping make music for the devil and so many people who claim to follow Christ think it’s okay is insane. We as a body have to be better with following Christ over culture. Lecrae said he was making “soul” music for rap you all better pay attention. If God used the world to get him to gospel why wouldn’t God say now leave it alone??? He keeps saying he is a “church boy” that’s not the same as a “Christ follower” I pray he has a true encounter with the Lord and he takes heed and repent. “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?” II Corinthians 6:14 “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” Amos 3:3
Yeah. I hear Zay bcuz there’s a musician at Creflo Dollar’s church who also makes & produces secular & trap music. & he like that too. So, like Rocko said,”Gotta b in ya; can’t b on ya.”
@@Adrumer2 The Bible addresses the concept of serving two masters in Matthew 6:24, where Jesus says: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
@Lecrae, As a Christian and black man I say no to collabs with the ungodly. I just checked out Big Krit’s latest song and he definitely isn’t rapping something that edifies God or the body. When I first heard of Ty$ because of your collab I went and searched him on TH-cam. I had to click off immediately because of the images. Just think of all the Christians that do the same but stay over there in that world. I work with the unsaved but it isn’t to further satan’s kingdom. Why CHH is a sensitive topic and dear to me is because it was one of the things that pulled me out of the world so in a sense I feel I have to defend it. I got saved at 15. From 16-20 I backslid. You know what I was listening to? 36 Mafia, Project Pat, Skinny Pimp, Playa Fly, MJG & 8 Ball. My wife introduced me to Cross Movement, Da Truth, and Flame as I’m making my way back to Christ. Never looked back. Then I was hooked to Lecrae’s early stuff. I’m from the hood and streets. Grew up with the vice lords and moe’s. Sold weed, partied, fornicated, was on much wickedness. Music was a stronghold and it provoked me to do the actions I was doing. Listen to what goes into the music aimed at our communities. Killing of our own people, miss use of our women (fornicating and not marrying), selling and doing drugs, leaving our children without fathers because either they are on the run from the law, hopping from woman to woman, running the streets, trapping, feeding generational curses, etc. Notice at 28:44 what Zay says about that environment. We know trap, gangster rap is sinister. Then we complain that this mess is going on in our communities?! Then we blame white people?! Smh. Naw, we need to look into the mirror and own our stuff. CRT has been taught to us as reverse phycology mentality and we believe we are victims because it’s been prophesied over us in school and music. Is there racism? Of course, but that won’t be my filter or my five black sons’ filter or lense they see opportunities through. When we do right by The Most High, we are blessed. A systemic system can’t dictate that to us what level of success or achievement can be when we walk in righteousness. God gives us favor just like Joseph, Daniel, David. The Bible says faith comes by hearing, and hearing of the Word of God. What do you think the non faith words do? Evil commutation corrupts good manners the Bible says. Look what it did when Moses sent the spies out to inherit the promised land. Only two had a good report but the others sowed wicked words. And look at the results of that. All the adults couldn’t enter the promised land besides Caleb and Joshua because they had a good report and told everyone God was able to deliver the land into their hands. And we think this is a light thing? Something has to change and y’all two brothers have been given the responsibility to be that change on that side. I can’t go and speak to some of those brothers in those circles. But when I see my guys from the block, guess what I’m doing? Preaching the gospel to them because I want to see them in the Kingdom of God, not in hell or the lake of fire. If it’s a decision about who will like me or pay me, we have to choose God every time and trust he will take care of our needs no matter what. Some things get activated by faith. Example, when Abraham went to slay Isaac, immediately the angels said stop. Some things will not produce until the faith is activated, no questions asked. Many fail the test because they won’t activate the faith in obedience. The real issue is how you meet people and judge people for where they are in the process. We don’t beat them down or put them in a hell none of us have keys to, but we also call people to true repentance. If we never tell them they have a soul problem, they will never repent and turn to Jesus to save them from an eternity separated from God. Jesus’ message was so strong he aimed it towards those who were supposed to be holy, the Pharisees, Sadducees, etc. and sinners alike. We have to be true to God while not compromising to be people pleasers or walk in the fear of man. Someone told us the good news of the gospel right? So we would be selfish not to share with the hood or whomever
@@Kmf_Jahh I pray many blessings to you fam. I actually though my comment was blocked because I speak the truth to these brothers. I pray my brethren wake up. We can’t keep blaming the wte man when we indulge in that type of music. Faith comes by hearing and hearing of the Word of God. And yet many don’t think the opposite effect applies when listening to negative death music. I wish they would really read the lyrics to these people’s songs vs just hearing a good beat. They are destroying the black communities and yet it’s another race’s fault. Smh 🤦🏽♂️ Naw, we need to be our brother’s keepers and continue telling our people to flee from that wicked music that doesn’t glorify Yah nor builds up our brethren/people
I’m a military kid born in Frankfurt too haha. Just spent 4 years over there as a military wife. I’m always happy to find other military kids in the “public” space because we’re so hidden in society lol
I met him at Home Depot! So freaking nice and down to earth! He was with his daughter. I asked him for a picture and he said yes. He wrap his hand around my waist like most men do . He just crossed his hands in front of him. I respect that as a married woman, that’s an artist as well. I wish I could’ve rapped for him and got some beats 😂. But yeah. He was real nice!!
I completely respect the fact that he was able to remain a family guy and not falling into the obvious sins. I also understand how it’s nice to have your church’s support. However, 2 things: I don’t think it’s wise to promote anyone’s music that’s not Godly if you’re a pastor. I also feel like even if it’s not blatant, spending a lot of time with folks not living God’s way it wears down the sensitivity you have to the Spirit of GOD. You end up just playing in or working in church, but I feel the Lord has to compete with all the other worldly/sinful influences. No matter what they say (and I went through this years ago) but even if you don’t want to be like the secular music and you think you’re not listening…it DULLS your spiritually sensitivities.
Should christians work with secular artists? 🤔
Yup.just like I work with non- christians at my job I'm no matter then anyone in this world we are all the same we all have sins
Yes, but certain ones lol
Depends on who and what the music they produce is glorifying
Yes, because it’s apart of being an Artist, Music is Art and a lot of Artists was raised in the Church before all the fame and fortune so yeah I believe you can work with Any Artist you feel like working with as long as you get the message out to the people doesn’t matter if it’s Gospel, Hip-Hop/ Rap, R&B, Jazz, Country, Reggae, or Pop Music as long as it’s glorifying God’s name and people can vibe to it it’s alright. Kirk Franklin worked with Lil Baby, Fred Hammond worked with Kanye West, Lecrae worked with Ty Dolla $ign, Tasha Cobbs worked with Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg did a whole Gospel album and a few songs with the Clark Sisters and these the biggest stars in Hollywood
@@steed633U Gotta Be Kiddin Me..
This Is A Ministry!!
Ur Jobs Goal Most Likely Goal Isn't To Spread The Gospel!!
It's Ur Mantle, Ur Witness,
He Produces Musuc That Is Contrite To Gods Word!!
I pray Zay goes straight Christ with it and I love knowing he is a Christian so dope so exciting he is so talented.....the industry is hurting allot of us though man me as an example...I smoked weed when I was only 11 I wanted to be like the artist i saw....this is reality it went from smoking to being apart of street culture as a whole and every part of that....I think we know truth we do need mercy but we know whats right and wrong no one in this comment section has to answer if christians should work with secular artist...we know what we can be a part of and what we cant....we can walk amongst sinners and be friends all day....are we hurting people in doing that is where you get your answer....God bless...message is everything...you can spread the word to a sinner love sinners be koo with them but when you associate things you do with their sinful work there is a complex that i think a person as a Christian should stay away from....if the song aint spreading evil its koo....if it is why are you on it......we have mercy we should not always be forcing it though...I will tune into the interview maybe I can be educated by you two though this is love I promise...the Perry interviews were fire to
2 Corinthians 6:14
Verse Concepts
Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?
1 Corinthians 15:33
King James Version
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
💯% On point!!!
@@rasheedabowers7598 amen
very well said, brother!
Zay grew up playing the piano in our church
@@HeyQUEEN-tk3ym that’s beautiful he has it in him…def can be an inspiration for allot of people
Saturday is the Anniversary of that the trap say amen
Every church kid who listens to hip hop needs this interview. Well done 🫡
Brothers Zaytoven you should never ever try to please people! You should Always Pleased God my brother!
This man is the reason my ear drums hurt till this day ! 😂
😂
we need a hundred more lecrae’s in this industry. Music is darker than ever . Great work with this podcast lecrae
No we don't, one of him is to many...
We have plenty of quality CHH artists that don't have the popularity. You have to dig, though. Let lecrae be lecrae.
@@bigmo2 i’m saying this positive for lecrae, not negatively
God uses anything and anyone to bring them closer to Him.
@@KENDRICKAMA And The Devil Uses People To Cause Confusion...
Let the trap say amen is a fire album🔥 my favorite song on the album is can’t block it
READY FOR THIS ONE 🔥🔥
Great interview. I have met both of these guys and good people is what I got from meeting them.
Heeey Crae, I don’t know if you’ll see this comment but I would love to see a podcast with the one and only “GAWVI”, it would be great to see you two together again 🫡
Words are really important and every song is a form of worship, it includes atmosphere. No grey. It is a process tho and we can’t do it in our own strength 🙏🏾
FIREEEEE episode. Love hearing Zay’s experience. Very unique backstory and God’s hand is definitely on his life. Good stuff Crae.
I love this one! What a great interview, what a blessed testimony! His walk is so commendable…praise God!
What a cool dude. Praise God fam. Preciate this sit down.
It’s sooo interesting to hear this interview! I’ve ALWAYS been in the church and loved the Lord. But when I moved to the south from Washington State , I fell in love with trap music. Gucci, Migos, Dolph .. not knowing that all have Zay in common! Which makes since because I’m a church singer too and his sound is churchy. It’s wild how it comes together. I’m thankful to not be on trap music like that anymore lol but I see why I was loving it at one point.
I still remember “Holy Water” from Lecrae and Zaytoven when it first released… Automatic banger. 💪🔥
"Long live Palestine" huh? 😂😂😂
@@Wes_Trippy4life whats the problem?
@@Wes_Trippy4life 😂😂😂😂
@@drew2626 still waiting for an intelligent answer. 👀
@@ktg-keepthegame808 still trying to figure out where his response came from
Finally found one of your producers bring more cause everytime I listen to your music I be like who the hack is behind all that creativity!
Y’all joint album really kick started my walk with Christ! Love you Guys man 🖤🙏🏽
ZayToven is probably one of the most even keeled people in the industry …hes always the same way in just about every interview or studio session….to be in a industry thats literally built to influence and not let it change him speaks volumes to how he was raised …dope interview!
I was a Gucci Mane fan back in 2006 wit so icy when everybody was a Young Jeezy fan I was rocking wit Gucci , PeeWee Longway, Young Dolph when I was in the world.
i believe this interview was for me. i’m an artist myself w a “secular” background in underground rap, and i’ve always felt obligated to explain myself, and the reasons why i might work w someone who other christians might have a problem w. when zay was speaking about his pastors tellin him “you dont have to explain anything” it hit me. thank you Crae and Zaytoven ‼️
Let The Trap Say Amen 2 Is Coming! I’m Excited Lecrae X Zaytoven
Needed this! I have a vault of secular music and it slaps but I also have a vault of Christian music, also slaps.
same bro
As a Christian guy in the rural Midwest who’s always enjoyed Lecrae’s music and Christian rap, this podcast has been so educational. Really enjoying listening and learning about a world I’m completely oblivious to! I’m working with Amish out here and listening to lecrae talk about the hood… keeps it interesting for sure! 😅
I’ve always heard his name but never knew about him! He stays in the background! Seems like a good dude. I listen to all types of music… because I wasn’t allowed to listen to secular music. I don’t see anything wrong with that. Let your kids choose. Thanks for having him on 👏🏾
Lecrae salute brother zay salute to you also brother this was a great conversation with great energies fasho ✊👍💎
Always been a fan of Zay as a man and producer. We share the same name (Xavier)! His dad is cool too. Met him 9 years ago while at a VA appointment.
Bro this was a dope interview!! 🔥It shows how God’s plan is not our plan because it’s about His purpose for our lives!! 🙌🏽 Well done!! ❤️🔥💯
Wow 😲😳 i have not only enjoyed it but I have also learnt alot👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I would have never know Zaytoven was a Christian ! Great pod🤝🏽
I love this one! What a great interview, what a blessed testimony!
The realness nothing fake about y'all💯 y'all understand what it means when you say you're a Christian and you're living the Life
Been waiting 😭😭
Zay been pushing God for forever! Still plays in the church to this day
What a humble man! God puts us in interesting places.
Wooooowwww just wooww, i feelt this interview‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Best Duo ever Zay n Lecrae
Used to see Zaytoven every time I went to get a haircut from my barber who was cool with Zay. Zaytoven is super Uber down to earth. When he means the cars/material things don’t really phase him, he’s telling the truth. I was not shocked that he did music with Lecrae and 1K Phew and other sacred hip hop artists.
Love you Lecrae from South Africa. Make The Trap Say Amen is my favourite album. I love listening to the demo version of some of those songs as well. God bless.
Great freaking interview on so many levels!!
I remember zay in church playing the organ and piano in the west end
this was really good. I would have never knew his journey but I'm glad i watched this. Very inspiring.
Let The Trap Say Amen was my favorite project from Lecrae when I heard it 🙏
Zaytoven is telling truth when he worked with artists before they hit. I came to GA in ‘05 and used to get my haircut at the barbershop Zay worked at. Gucci hit it big with The State Vs. Radrick Davis and he continued to use Zaytoven. Even then, Zay would still stop by the barbershop with no security in sight. Real dude. Back then, every trap record had Zaytoven on it. He is the Godfather of Trap Music alongside T.I. And Gucci Mane.
Lecrae, you as a rapper, and that being your craft it makes sense to some extent that you would listen rappers of all kinds for the skill of rapping and musical composition.
But would you say maybe a regular joe that's not a rapper or producer should probably not listen to rap about drugs and sex and violence all day long? It helps You hone your craft, but as a Christian maybe the average person should steer clear of filling their mind and spirit with that and just excusing it with "well I was just jamming out, I wasn't really listening to the words"
Cuz what happens when the words are demonic, or a Wiccan ritual chant, or slander against God by a staunch atheist, would it still be OK to listen to just cuz you like the vibe? I think the words matter and if they're not in line with the Bible maybe it's actually the more Christian thing to do in staying away from that.
Just some questions for deeper conversation and soul-searching. Keep doing your thing man
Great interview. Can you get George janko, or maybe like ruslan on your podcast? I feel like you and ruslan sitting down and really getting at it would be amazing like
This one.
Zayed said, "It was Respect" and then the Spirit directed his follow up words to be,"It was the Annointing."
Awesomeness
You a good interviewer. Great sitting king🙏🏽
Unbelievably helpful interview for me Lecrae, thank you so much for doing this
Not a worship leader of you're producing death culture rap
And that's where you're missing the point. He never said he was a leader.
I was at a church conference called beyond the edge the 21st and Lecrae got the chance to preform there would like to just say it was amazing ❤
When Zaytoven say the anointing was on the house that lets you know who was in control when the Lord want to do something can't nobody stop it, Lecrae I don't have a problem with Christian rappers working with circular artists long as they don't cross the line
Both you and Zay are real inspirations and a breath of fresh air in the music industry fr
Im all for a Let the Trap Say Amen 2 🙏🏾🔥🔥
We turnt🔥🔥🔥
You guys really need to drop "Let The Trap Say Amen Pt.2" pronto!
Great conversation! Well rounded perspective 🙌🏾✌🏾🎯
Can't wait
A man of God who…DOESN NOT drink.
DOES NOT smoke. A man of ONE WIFE. Honors his mother and father. Gives of his talents to glorify God.
😊😊😊That’s what’s up. 👏🏾I mess with Zay. I first heard of him through Jermaine DuPree’s “Rap Game” show. To see him on Lecrae is 🔥. To the ones on here in the comments hatn’ and quoting scripture out of context on here, would be singing a COMPLETELY different tune on here if their life were publicly put underneath a microscope.
ALL of us who claim Jesus as our personal Lord and savior are only righteous because HE(Jesus) is righteous.
I don’t see none of y’all quitting your jobs because your bosses and employees are unbelievers. Nor are any of you without sin. Stop…it’s hypocritical of y’all to do that.
I TRULY believe and have come to the conclusion that everybody is not meant to confine their gifts and talents exclusively to the church. He’s reached people that your pastor could NEVA reach. Love it! 🥰😎 Blessings to you and your family Zay, keep doing whatever God leads you to do.🙏🏽💪🏾🙌🏾
Zay makes beats for all these secular artists sometimes in their environment . As far as working a job in a department store is okay as long as the job don't have you conforming to wrong or unethical or ungodly practices. I'm praying for zay that he won't conform and that when he is with these secular artists he can point them to Christ💯🙏🏽💪🏾 That's all that should matter.
Gift come without repentance. Man seem talented no doubt. End of the day, music is dark, no light in it. Praying that he come bk to the light. Profit a man gain whole world n lose its soul!!
It’s that simple. We are all held to the same standard as followers of Christ… Praying for him. ❤
He has not strayed he lives a Christian life. He listens to Gospel music. He did not write the lyrics to any of the songs. It’s just like any other person working in the world the company’s yall work for are not Christian.
@prettimama0420 that not good example. Devil believe and tremble. Praying for him n others. Temptation of the world is serious. Music very strong spirit!!
@@philw9787 but he is strong in his faith never drank or smoked. The Lord blessed him. The Bible says the wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous, this is the perfect example!
@@prettimama0420 he’s not making the lyrics but he is contributing in making songs that are in opposition to Christ. Some secular songs are neutral, most of his discography isn’t.
"Yall need some snacks down there"? 😂😂😂
Yes cause I'm still here😂😂😂
This so awesome! Lots of life principles presented! Thanks and God bless you!!!
Would have loved to hear his actual conversion story. I heard a lot of religious experience that he grew up with…
Facts. But we don't even know if that's even come yet
I think he’s a man of God. I think he’s a real man. I love that for his family. Big love 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
Love them both‼️ Grown, present Men! 🙏🏿
Edifying interview! Zay has a similar testimony to Thomas Dorsey with how Dorsey got on by working with Ma Rainey then moved on to what we know Dorsey for.
Loved this one. I've been a fan of you two for several years now. My favorite song from Let the Trap Say Amen is By Chance, followed closely by Can't Block It 🔥🙏
This is a good interview Lecrae. Very transparent
I totally hear what ppl are saying about mixing with worldly things but the more i think about it, we are called to be the light of the world. As a believer of Christ we are called to certain communities and Zay is called to be a witness and a light in the community he is in with the other rappers. He has to be intentional and not allow the atmosphere to change him but be an atmosphere changer. We are called to be the light and salt of the world to make a difference. We have to be tied to the source jesus christ so we will not fall in the temptation of the world.
Keep it up Lecrae💫
This is what I needed!🙏🏻❤️
Lecrae REPENT WE LIVING IN THE DAYS , Your god is HIP HOP
If The Church Doesn't Need To Hear What You're Producing For Those Secular Artist, Then Why Do It In The First Place?
Those Pastors Who Told You That You Don't Have To Explain Yourself Are Enablers And Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves.
I agree!❤
There are a lot of opinions with no scripture facts. He stated Gucci Mane admired his character but he didn’t admire it enough to change his.
The fact he is helping make music for the devil and so many people who claim to follow Christ think it’s okay is insane. We as a body have to be better with following Christ over culture.
Lecrae said he was making “soul” music for rap you all better pay attention. If God used the world to get him to gospel why wouldn’t God say now leave it alone??? He keeps saying he is a “church boy” that’s not the same as a “Christ follower” I pray he has a true encounter with the Lord and he takes heed and repent.
“Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?”
II Corinthians 6:14
“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”
Amos 3:3
Faces
@@dcfal817 ?
Yeah. I hear Zay bcuz there’s a musician at Creflo Dollar’s church who also makes & produces secular & trap music. & he like that too. So, like Rocko said,”Gotta b in ya; can’t b on ya.”
How do you live life proclaiming the Gospel and be involved in explicit music? Even making it yourself. Just remember who you say you represent Zay.
Bro used to be my barber. Just a really good, down-to-earth dude ✊🏾
Zaytoven 🔥🙌🏽🙌🏽been hip to the faith man since Gucci movie
What Does The Worrd Say Bout Loving Two Masters..
@@Adrumer2 The Bible addresses the concept of serving two masters in Matthew 6:24, where Jesus says:
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
Fantastic interview! Wow.
Led the Trap 2 say Amen! 🔥 🔥 🔥
Gotta level up with that 2nd installment for sure 🤐😂. Great conversation!
Great convo with Zay 🔥🔥
Love and respect from Africa "sudan 🇸🇩"
Crae said, "ooohh. You getting a Couple of dem"!
Lol
Let The Trap Say Amen 2... I'm holding both of yalll accountable I hate when ppl do this n it never dropss it let's me down
@Lecrae, As a Christian and black man I say no to collabs with the ungodly. I just checked out Big Krit’s latest song and he definitely isn’t rapping something that edifies God or the body. When I first heard of Ty$ because of your collab I went and searched him on TH-cam. I had to click off immediately because of the images. Just think of all the Christians that do the same but stay over there in that world.
I work with the unsaved but it isn’t to further satan’s kingdom. Why CHH is a sensitive topic and dear to me is because it was one of the things that pulled me out of the world so in a sense I feel I have to defend it. I got saved at 15. From 16-20 I backslid. You know what I was listening to? 36 Mafia, Project Pat, Skinny Pimp, Playa Fly, MJG & 8 Ball. My wife introduced me to Cross Movement, Da Truth, and Flame as I’m making my way back to Christ. Never looked back. Then I was hooked to Lecrae’s early stuff. I’m from the hood and streets. Grew up with the vice lords and moe’s. Sold weed, partied, fornicated, was on much wickedness. Music was a stronghold and it provoked me to do the actions I was doing. Listen to what goes into the music aimed at our communities. Killing of our own people, miss use of our women (fornicating and not marrying), selling and doing drugs, leaving our children without fathers because either they are on the run from the law, hopping from woman to woman, running the streets, trapping, feeding generational curses, etc. Notice at 28:44 what Zay says about that environment. We know trap, gangster rap is sinister. Then we complain that this mess is going on in our communities?! Then we blame white people?! Smh. Naw, we need to look into the mirror and own our stuff. CRT has been taught to us as reverse phycology mentality and we believe we are victims because it’s been prophesied over us in school and music. Is there racism? Of course, but that won’t be my filter or my five black sons’ filter or lense they see opportunities through. When we do right by The Most High, we are blessed. A systemic system can’t dictate that to us what level of success or achievement can be when we walk in righteousness. God gives us favor just like Joseph, Daniel, David. The Bible says faith comes by hearing, and hearing of the Word of God. What do you think the non faith words do? Evil commutation corrupts good manners the Bible says. Look what it did when Moses sent the spies out to inherit the promised land. Only two had a good report but the others sowed wicked words. And look at the results of that. All the adults couldn’t enter the promised land besides Caleb and Joshua because they had a good report and told everyone God was able to deliver the land into their hands. And we think this is a light thing? Something has to change and y’all two brothers have been given the responsibility to be that change on that side. I can’t go and speak to some of those brothers in those circles. But when I see my guys from the block, guess what I’m doing? Preaching the gospel to them because I want to see them in the Kingdom of God, not in hell or the lake of fire. If it’s a decision about who will like me or pay me, we have to choose God every time and trust he will take care of our needs no matter what. Some things get activated by faith. Example, when Abraham went to slay Isaac, immediately the angels said stop. Some things will not produce until the faith is activated, no questions asked. Many fail the test because they won’t activate the faith in obedience.
The real issue is how you meet people and judge people for where they are in the process. We don’t beat them down or put them in a hell none of us have keys to, but we also call people to true repentance. If we never tell them they have a soul problem, they will never repent and turn to Jesus to save them from an eternity separated from God. Jesus’ message was so strong he aimed it towards those who were supposed to be holy, the Pharisees, Sadducees, etc. and sinners alike. We have to be true to God while not compromising to be people pleasers or walk in the fear of man. Someone told us the good news of the gospel right? So we would be selfish not to share with the hood or whomever
U the only one in these comments who is speaking truth and actually understands that sinful music is destroying us
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@@Kmf_Jahh I pray many blessings to you fam. I actually though my comment was blocked because I speak the truth to these brothers. I pray my brethren wake up. We can’t keep blaming the wte man when we indulge in that type of music. Faith comes by hearing and hearing of the Word of God. And yet many don’t think the opposite effect applies when listening to negative death music. I wish they would really read the lyrics to these people’s songs vs just hearing a good beat. They are destroying the black communities and yet it’s another race’s fault. Smh 🤦🏽♂️ Naw, we need to be our brother’s keepers and continue telling our people to flee from that wicked music that doesn’t glorify Yah nor builds up our brethren/people
We need a collab album Zaytoven, Lecrae, 1kPhew,
Pray for the Trap (album title)
@@VyMoon That's genius!
No
I heard he’s working on a collab with Hulvey
@@DOUBLEJOE850 YEAHHH
Favorite episode! 😍
I’m a military kid born in Frankfurt too haha. Just spent 4 years over there as a military wife. I’m always happy to find other military kids in the “public” space because we’re so hidden in society lol
L at this moment you have caught my attention. Praying you make this a live zoom Q and A.
I met him at Home Depot! So freaking nice and down to earth! He was with his daughter. I asked him for a picture and he said yes. He wrap his hand around my waist like most men do . He just crossed his hands in front of him. I respect that as a married woman, that’s an artist as well. I wish I could’ve rapped for him and got some beats 😂. But yeah. He was real nice!!
This was 🔥... Please do an interview with Symbolyc One aka S1. One of the dopest producer as well.
Enjoyed watching this , great convo
This was a great interview!
Some artists sold their souls to Luficer just to get Fame and money when they signed to a Record Label
I've seen him in movies... Good Actor didn't even know he was a rapper
I completely respect the fact that he was able to remain a family guy and not falling into the obvious sins. I also understand how it’s nice to have your church’s support. However, 2 things: I don’t think it’s wise to promote anyone’s music that’s not Godly if you’re a pastor. I also feel like even if it’s not blatant, spending a lot of time with folks not living God’s way it wears down the sensitivity you have to the Spirit of GOD. You end up just playing in or working in church, but I feel the Lord has to compete with all the other worldly/sinful influences.
No matter what they say (and I went through this years ago) but even if you don’t want to be like the secular music and you think you’re not listening…it DULLS your spiritually sensitivities.
Aye yall need some snacks down there😂😂😂❤
Zayyyy G Loves You
Zaytoven dont need no commercial !