Christian Rapper Derek Minor Releases 'Stranger'; Song Inspired by Racial Tensions in Ferguson [LISTEN HERE]

Derek Minor

Christian rap artist Derek Minor followed in suit of his hip-hop buddies Lecrae, Andy Mineo, and Trip Lee by being open about the racial tensions caused by the verdicts of Ferguson and the Eric Garner cases. Minor, released a song called "Stranger" featuring Roz.

"One of the common things I've heard people say they love about my music is transparency. I feel like that honesty allows for people to relate and hopefully be encouraged that they are not alone," wrote Minor. "As I was working on Empire, I remember being in a late studio session with Dirty Rice and Tony Tillman. Our session had come to a halt as we watched riots and protests erupt in Ferguson, Missouri. My heart was broken. It prompted me to write a song."

The rapper continued, "One thing that I've noticed in today's climate is we are a forgetful people. All of us have experienced great hurts and disappointments. In those moments, our desire isn't to be fixed or fact checked. It is to be healed. We just want the hurt to go away. We just want to be loved regardless of our mistakes."

The song can be streamed and downloaded below: