Director Richard Shaw incorporates famous rappers and singers in this DVD about hip-hop music and rappers rapping for Jesus. Several artists perform and include scriptures from “The Words of Jesus of Nazareth”, a book of scripture readings. D.J. Dreghost and Bone of Thugs-N-Harmony shares comments. Bone sings too. And Michael Bernard Beckwith who has an Agape Spiritual Center with 8,000 members and who has appeared on Oprah and Larry King Live speaks about the spiritual nature of the songs. Other artists include Big Chan, a fashion designer and singer, and Layzie Bone. It should be noted that there are a few profanities uttered and some that are clearly bleeped out.
Other artists include Yo Yo, a grammy nominated rapper discovered by Ice Cube and who first appeared with Boyz in the Hood. One man comments that some people live a profane life and speak wholesomely while some of the rappers may use some profanities but have an underlying wholesome message. It should be noted because some of our readers, after consulting the content chart below, may want to pass over this one but others will enjoy the rap music and the message behind the music. There is clearly a sincere expression from various singers and the gospel is quoted by comments and in song. We therefore award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages twelve plus to this DVD, while noting that parents should consult the content listing below to make their own informed decisions.
