Lecrae, a Christian rapper known for hits such as "Nothin'" and "All I Need Is You," is tackling the issue of racism once again, saying people are biased and should practice humility in order to understand another person's point of view.
In an article for Billboard, Lecrae writes, "I want people to know that [fighting racism] is bigger than just caring for your community. This is a moral issue across the board for humanity. If you subscribe to any moral code that says you should care for humanity, obviously black people will fit into that category."
However, Lecrae knows that there will be some people who will refuse to advocate for justice and truth because they have "something to lose." Most people don't even think about issues and circumstances that affect minority culture because they don't think they exist.
"This is a conversation I have with lots of my white friends all the time. When I share my experiences with them, they're like, 'Oh. Really?' It takes a level of humility and developing some relationships outside – and I mean real relationships, not just through work and school projects – to even begin to understand that," he says.
Humility is sorely needed because people are all wired "socially and environmentally" to have biases. Moreover, Lecrae says even those who have been victimised by racism need to practice humility, too, since they would need it "to quell his or her emotions, frustrations, and anger with another who constantly can't see the emotional turmoil they're going through."
"The person who feels frustrated by those who don't readily understand or acknowledge racism, will struggle to consistently paint the narrative for them," he says.
