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Aaron Cole on Christian Hip-Hop's Evolution and Breaking Generational Curses
December 11, 2024
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Christian hip-hop artist Aaron Cole is only 25, but he's been part of the Christian music scene for nearly a decade, first on TobyMac's label GoTee Records and now on Sony. He's also a new dad, confessing, "nothing is about me" anymore. Cole believes the CHH genre is changing hearts and minds. "This is my calling to still make music that's that's pleasing to God."
Michael and Cole discuss:
- The difference between Christian and mainstream hip-hop
- Cole defends collaborations between Christian and mainstream artists
- Cole says many mainstream rappers feel stuck in making toxic content
- Cole on his son's new name, Omari, and breaking generational curses
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Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and culture for more than two decades. His stories have appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel, Christianity Today, Toronto Star and Baptist Press.
Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.
Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.