‘I know God changed my life and I want to help other people’ — Grammy-winning Christian rapper Lecrae reflects on music, overcoming trauma, and his special new tattoo
Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteCarlos Stokes draws a tattoo on Lecrae Moore’s bicep at Aurora’s Tengu Tattoo shop. April 11, 2024.
Fresh off two Grammy wins, Christian rapper Lecrae Moore talks with Chandra Thomas Whitfield about growing up in Denver and growing in his faith, all while getting a unique tattoo.
Chandra Thomas Whitfield/CPR NewsCarlos Stokes tattoos Lecrae Moore's bicep at Aurora's Tengu Tattoo shop. April 11, 2024.
Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteCarlos Stokes dips a tattoo pen into ink as he works on Lecrae Moore's bicep, at Aurora's Tengu Tattoo shop. April 11, 2024.
Courtesy the National Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesChristian rapper Lecrae, who grew up in Denver, is joined on stage by his daughter as he receives a Grammy at the awards ceremony in 2024. He won Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Your Power" with Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for "Church Clothes 4."
Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteAurora's Tengu Tattoo shop in the Town Center mall. April 11, 2024.
handra Thomas Whitfield/CPR NewsTattoo artist Carlos Stokes with Christian rapper Lecrae Moore's in Aurora.
Courtesy the National Academy of Recording Arts & SciencesChristian rapper Lecrae, who grew up in Denver, poses with the two Grammy awards he received in 2024.
Courtesy Carlos StokesGrammy-winning Christian rapper Lecrae reveals his finished tattoo from artist Carlos Stokes of Tengu Tattoo in Aurora.
