Datin, C4 Crotona, and Selah The Corner dropped BARS at The Punchline Academy yesterday.

All three gentlemen flexed their lyrical muscles as they exposed the quality of CHH to a mostly secular audience. Doors are being opened for Christian creatives and artists to shine the light of our world in very dark places. Seeing our brothers do so with such excellence fills us with hope and energy to push forward.

The Punchline Academy, created by Bronx native and Shade 45 DJ Da Inphamus Amadeuz, provides aspiring rappers an innovative platform to showcase their talents through competitive battles on social media. Winners gain coveted performance slots on national radio stations. Initially hosted on Instagram and now featured on Facebook in partnership with Boom Bap Nation, the series reaches an audience exceeding a million followers.

Distinguished guest judges like Cassidy, Vinnie and Kay Gee of Naughty by Nature, Fredro Starr of Onyx, and Kool G Rap add prestige to the competition, while fans actively engage by voting and interacting with judges. The Punchline Academy focuses on lyrical skill, artist development, and entertainment value, guided by a diverse panel of industry veterans including producers, artists, and media professionals.

This unique platform elevates emerging artists, amplifying their voices and providing opportunities to break into the mainstream entertainment industry. We pray that the Lord will continue to break down walls for us to walk through and boldness to proclaim His name.