Why I Don’t Go To Church – Rapper T.I

American rapper Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., popularly known as T.I., has opened up about why he doesn’t attend church despite being a Christian.

In a recent interview with Gospel musician Kirk Franklin, T.I stated that he believes in God but views the church as a business, accusing clergy of twisting the Bible for personal gain.

Raised in a Christian household, T.I said he knows how to pray and has seen God’s presence in his life, but doesn’t feel a connection with the church.

He said, “I have never been a church person. I grew up in a strong Christian household. My grandma and auntie were very strong in prayer. So, I know how to pray, and I know the word. And I know God is real, I’ve seen his presence and his hands in my life. But I have never felt the connection with the church,” he said.

“To be honest, I don’t think the church is real. I think it’s a business. It’s like a show. It’s like public speaking, like a TED talk. And sometimes, clergies try to twist the word of God to benefit themselves.”

He questioned the need for financial commitments and a middleman in his relationship with God.

“Y’all telling me. I gotta pay this joker. For my God to hear my prayer? Mehn I’m outta here,” the rapper said.