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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But when does it go too far? Most Christians hope Jesus Christ is off limits no matter how genuine the attempt may be to imitate their lord and savior. Rap doesn't play by those rules though, not even on the Sabbath.
From Kanye West's controversial Rolling Stone magazine cover to Nas carrying a cross through arid terrain in his music video for "Hate Me Now" to Remy Ma sharing her own take on the crucifixion of Jesus, rappers stay emulating God's son. Here's a thorough look at rappers pretending to be Jesus. Get these guys some holy water, because they're thirsty.
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Andre Nickatina (formerly known as Dre Dog), The New Jim Jones album cover
Year: 1993
2Pac The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory album cover
Year: 1996
Nas, "Hate Me Now" video
Year: 1999
Nas, Carry the Cross mixtape cover
Year: 2004
Ma$e, Crucified 4 the Hood: 10 Years of Hate mixtape cover
Year: 2005
Kanye West, Rolling Stone magazine cover
Year: 2006
Remy Ma, Shesus Khryst mixtape cover
Year: 2007
Jadakiss, The Passion of Kiss mixtape cover
Year: 2009
Lil Wayne, The Drought Is Over 7 mixtape cover
Year: 2010
Jadakiss, The Passion of Kiss Reloaded mixtape cover
Year: 2010
Lil B, Angels Exodus mixtape cover
Year: 2011
A$AP Ferg, "A Hundred Million Roses" video
Year: 2012
Game, Jesus Piece album cover
Year: 2012
A-Wax, Jesus Malverde album cover
Year: 2013
Eminem, "Rap God" single cover
Year: 2013
Denmark Vessey, Cult Classic album cover
Year: 2013
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in Rio de Janeiro
Year: 2013
Kanye West on Later Live... With Jools Holland
Year: 2013