Biography
Jason Petty, known professionally as Propaganda, grew up in South Central Los Angeles and began his artistic journey as a spoken word poet and hip hop artist. He is widely regarded as one of the most intellectually and theologically substantive voices in Christian hip hop, known for addressing systemic injustice, race, faith, and identity from a Reformed theological perspective. He built his reputation through the Humble Beast collective and label, releasing acclaimed projects including Excellent (2012) and Crooked (2014). He is also the author of Terraform: Building a Better World (2022) and is a frequent speaker at Christian conferences. He taught high school English and history in Los Angeles before transitioning to full-time ministry. He is married to artist Alma Zate.
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- ✝ Propaganda taught high school English and history in Los Angeles before becoming a full-time artist and speaker.
- ✝ He is widely regarded as one of the most theologically and intellectually rigorous artists in Christian hip hop, blending Reformed theology with social critique.
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Propaganda (Jason Petty) was born around 1982 in South Central Los Angeles. His exact birth date has not been publicly confirmed.
