Is He A Christian Artist? Is He Not A Christian Artist? Part 2

A couple of days ago, I did a post about CHH songs that some people will not classify as christian, just because it doesn't fit their description of how a christian song should sound like. Well, this is a sequel to the previous post. Here, I will share my thoughts on a similar issue as concerns this whole "christian artist" dilemma.
Some people have this set image of how a christian artist should look like. They think they have the Christian Look all figured out. When I say christian artist, the image that comes to their minds is really predictable. I bet they thick suit and tie and some nerd's hairstyle. But then, they see an artist with awesome dreads, or maybe a Mohawk and they're like "non-Christian" Obviously, it's even worse with the ladies. Like, have you gone to the comments section of some of Gigi's music videos? And then, from my experience in my short life so far (obviously, I have a lot more time to spend here if Jesus doesn't get me out first) I've observed that the females get the worst of all the dress restrictions and stuff.
Everytime I share a picture of 1K Phew, I get comments like "How can you call this guy a christian artist?" "Look at his hairstyle." Then there's the people who say stuff like; "Lecrae is so worldly" because he has this special hairstyle and some tattoos.
You know, I'm all for decency and responsible dressing. What I'm not for is being judgmental. As I write this, I am reminded of a story I once read in a book by Landa Cope, Clearly Communicating Christ. There,  she shared a story about this group of youths that were trying to reach out to the punks and bikers on the streets, but no matter how hard they tried, they never got anyone saved. So, they met for this planning session and some genius came up with this super awesome idea of dressing like the punks to reach the punks. Next thing, these guys were all decked in the Mohawks, the tattoos. Everything. AND THE PUNKS BEGAN TO LISTEN TO THEM. Then, they started a rock band where they shared the gospel after their act. They christened their band No Longer Music (that should give you a clue of the depths of their musical awesomeness) and they won a bunch of punks to the kingdom of God. But then, they experienced a problem that personally I think should not be. ALL THE CHURCHES DENIED THEM ENTRANCE. THEY REFUSED TO LET THEM IN. JUST BECAUSE OF HOW THEY LOOKED. So, No Longer Music decided to get a pastor that looked like these punks and opened a church just for them!
Now, imagine if some pastor, who follows all genres christian music, decided to invite No Longer Music to his church for a special ministration. Imagine the thoughts that would go through the minds of his members when they see No Longer Music. They wouldn't have a clue about the reason they look like they do, or the good work God used them to do in the lives of those punks and bikers, but you can guess the kind of judgement those youths would be subjected to. 

These artists are called to reach a certain group of people. A certain class. If you check through their histories, you'll discover they came from backgrounds that make them just fit for the people they want to reach. Lecrae and 1K Phew had a tough time on the streets and stuff, and now they reach people who have similar experiences with them. Shai Linne was a former atheist, and if you check out his earlier albums, he sounds kinda like a professor arguing for Christ. These are different artists, with different lives pre-Jesus and different ministries post-Christ.

Look, I'm not a cheerleader for indecency or anything of that sort, but I would not root for folks passing a sentence on some other person just because of how he/she looks. Believe me, I've heard people say "Oh I won't listen to Lecrae because of his tats." Or "why doesn't Trip preach with a suit and tie?" 

I guess these artists totally get what Paul said when he said these words. He said; "Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ.

When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law."

I guess what's important at the end of the day, is the lives that you touch, the souls that you save, the impact that you have on the lives of the people God has called you to reach.