Da Whole T.R.U.T.H

Da' T.R.U.T.H. tells it like it is.

Da' Whole T.R.U.T.H. - Before it was a trend to blend Gospel with hip hop, Da' T.R.U.T.H. was doing it. Instead of taking the traditional route of singing, Da' T.R.U.T.H. is one artist who broke through barriers with Christian rap.  (Photo: CBS/Frederick M. Brown /Landov)

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Da' Whole T.R.U.T.H. - Before it was a trend to blend Gospel with hip hop, Da' T.R.U.T.H. was doing it. Instead of taking the traditional route of singing, Da' T.R.U.T.H. is one artist who broke through barriers with Christian rap. (Photo: CBS/Frederick M. Brown /Landov)

Brotherly Love - Philadelphia is an incredible music hub that's spawned artists like Jill Scott and The Roots. With that said, it shouldn't be a surprise that Da' T.R.U.T.H. hails from the musical city. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

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Brotherly Love - Philadelphia is an incredible music hub that's spawned artists like Jill Scott and The Roots. With that said, it shouldn't be a surprise that Da' T.R.U.T.H. hails from the musical city. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

Switch Up - Born Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr., Da' T.R.U.T.H. changed his name upon becoming an artist. The former drummer also put down the sticks and picked up a mic to spread his gospel.(Photo: Royce DeGrie/Getty Images for GMC TV)

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Switch Up - Born Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr., Da' T.R.U.T.H. changed his name upon becoming an artist. The former drummer also put down the sticks and picked up a mic to spread his gospel.(Photo: Royce DeGrie/Getty Images for GMC TV)

Getting Started - In 2003, Da' T.R.U.T.H. released an EP titled Who Is the Truth? The following year, he released his successful debut album Moment of Truth and The Faith as his sophomore effort in 2005.  (Photo: Cross Movement Records)

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Getting Started - In 2003, Da' T.R.U.T.H. released an EP titled Who Is the Truth? The following year, he released his successful debut album Moment of Truth and The Faith as his sophomore effort in 2005. (Photo: Cross Movement Records)

Truthful and Stellar - Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s second album, The Faith, won him his first Stellar Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year in 2007. He followed suit in 2008 and won his second Stellar Award for his third album Open Book. His third album is also Grammy nominated.(Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Gospel Music Association)

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Truthful and Stellar - Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s second album, The Faith, won him his first Stellar Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year in 2007. He followed suit in 2008 and won his second Stellar Award for his third album Open Book. His third album is also Grammy nominated.(Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Gospel Music Association)

Growth - Da' T.R.U.T.H. is still going strong and recently released his sixth album Love Hope War. There's no stopping this master!  (Photo: Cross Movement Records)

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Growth - Da' T.R.U.T.H. is still going strong and recently released his sixth album Love Hope War. There's no stopping this master! (Photo: Cross Movement Records)

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