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Ed Sheeran Slams “Damaging” Lawsuits Against Songwriters Amidst Copyright Case Victory

April 6, 2022

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Silk Sonic’s “Leave The Door Open” Wins Record of The Year at the 2022 Grammys

April 5, 2022

If you’ve been on social media for the past few months, odds are you’ve probably heard of the iconic viral hit, “Leave The Door Open” by Silk Sonic on just about every corner of the internet.

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5 Upcoming K-Pop Debuts To Watch For 2022

April 2, 2022

Debut: April 2022 After having competed on the reality survival show, “My Teenage Girl”, the seven-member group CLASS:y was formed, signing a seven-year contract with label, M25. The group was...

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Queendom 2

April 1, 2022

Queendom returned for its long awaited second season (hosted by Girls Generation’s Tayeon) and here’s all you need to know: Queendom is a South Korean reality-survival show in which six girl groups...

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Bobby Shmurda Is Finally Out Of His Epic Deal

April 7, 2022

Bobby Shmurda has finally been released from his deal with Epic Records following his own plea for his release on social media stating, “I did six years in jail trying to get off this label before...

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BIGBANG Make History With “Still Life” Comeback After 4-Year Hiatus

April 5, 2022

Alas, BIGBANG have finally made their long-awaited return to the spotlight with their new single, “Still Life” – a heartfelt ballad about the perils of growing up and learning from your past. As...

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Jack Harlow Samples Fergie’s “Glamorous” in Viral TikTok Snippet

April 5, 2022

Last week, Louisville heartthrob Jack Harlow dropped a 13 second snippet of a new song he’d been working on that samples Fergie’s hit, “Glamorous” and it immediately went viral on TikTok within...

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J-Pop group XGalX debut’s breaking social norms with song “Tippy Toes”

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After month’s of anticipation Japanese Girl group XGalX debute with new single “Tippy Toes”. The group consists of 7 young empowered women named Jurin, Harvey, Hinata, Chisa, Maya, Juria and Co...

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Shawn Mendez opens up about break up with new song

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Chaka Khan on Kanye West’s Through the Wire – “I hated it; it was an insult!”

March 16, 2022

Whether you’ve been a fan of Kanye West from the start, or you’ve recently watched his Netflix trilogy “Jeen-Yuhs”, you’ve probably heard his of first breakout single into the rap industry “Through...

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Weeekly Makes 2022 Return With “Play Game: Awake”

March 10, 2022

Weeekly pivots away from their bubbly and upbeat sound and makes a major transformation in their edgy and ambitious first mini album, “Play Game: Awake”.‍“Play Game: Awake” marks Weeekly’s fourth...

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Stray Kids Make 2022 Comeback With Mini Album – ODDINARY

March 10, 2022

Dare I say its, EXTRAODDINARY?‍Stray Kids have returned with the release of their new mini-album, ODDINARY – a collection of seven songs that proclaim the message of embracing all of the things...

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Can a Christian Rapper Go Viral Without Compromise? DC3 Just Did

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From church pews in Northampton to crowds in Zimbabwe, DC3 is more than just a popular TikTok artist; he is a devout musician who is setting a new standard for UK rap. Through ingenious videos, marketing styles and polished sound, he has transformed from a local worship freestyler to Christian hip-hop's breakout star, amassing 450K Instagram followers and 240K TikTok fans in the last year.

His New Micheal Jackson, Bad-Inspired Single

DC3’s latest single with his unique rapping style, channels the swagger and groove of Michael Jackson’s “Bad.” He flips it into a spiritual anthem:

“I’m not about the noise, I’m about the message,” DC3 told Mixtape Madness. “I used that sound to show you can be bold about your faith without being watered down.”

Even though the beat nods to MJ’s style, DC3 infuses it with gospel-rooted lyricism,  setting a bar for genre-faith music.

How He's Mastered TikTok Marketing

DC3’s success is built on his intelligent tiktok strategy

  • Teasers to stop you from scrolling; from mime scenes to fast edits of lyrical expression
  • Raw Storytelling; clips that show him studying, writing,or praying.
  • Fan feedback loop; DC3 asks strangers, and friends what they think to test ideas. Results create viral visual engagement

It turned his single “I Know” into a hit, and “probably the best UK artist at such a young age” in SoundCloud comments.

Young And Faithful

DC3’s spiritual grounding isn't an afterthought, it's his whole life. After converting openly to CHristian rap in 2022, he shrugged off secular temptations.

It was tempting to go worldly, but I keep reminding myself: I’m doing this for God,” he says in Trench Club. “Pride isn’t the purpose.

At just 18, he’s already earned 330K monthly Spotify listeners, and tracks like “I Know” are nearing millions of views.

Inspired by artists such as Kendrick Lamar, JID, and Little Simz, his musical fusion of gospel, jazz, soulful rap, and reflective lyrics is infused with his own conviction. His sound has the edge to attract rap purists, but his message resonates deeply.

What’s Ahead for DC3?
  • Festival slots are in view, he’s already booked for Big Church Festival 2025 alongside Christian heavyweights like Brandon Lake and Limoblaze. 
  • He’s completing his education, maintaining a grounded mindset, and preaching “Greatness takes time.”

Final Take

DC3 is proof that you don’t need hype or secularism to spark attention. With one nostalgic beat, one TikTok strategy, and one unshakeable faith, he’s redefining what it looks like to bring God into rap culture.

Can a Christian Rapper Go Viral Without Compromise? DC3 Just Didcan-a-christian-rapper-go-viral-without-compromise-dc3-just-didLienor KatasAug 07, 2025From church pews in Northampton to crowds in Zimbabwe, DC3 is more than just a popular TikTok artist; he is a devout musician who is setting a new standard for UK rap. Through ingenious videos...