Pilgrim
The topic might be whether or not Shae Linne`s music and lyrics were Biblical or not. However, by connotation one could think by the wording that it is also about whether or not Shae Linne is regenerate.
Though I intend to listen to that video I haven't as yet done so, so I will take your word for it.


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4. Lastly, you can make all the excuses you like for Shai Linne's reference to the thrice Holy God as "his hottest pappa", but you cannot escape the reality of the fact that such a reference reveals his innermost conception of who his "god" is. It is unquestionably not the biblical God. Draw whatever conclusion you like, but I find it most difficult to conceive that any person indwelt by the Holy Spirit would be able to utter such blasphemous words, never mind combining such speech with that worldly, godless music.

Though I understand where you are coming from and agree to an extent. I do know that in certain cultures such phrases are common. In many African American cultures and Jamaican cultures, they use expressions like that in everyday language. When they become Christians they don't automatically stop this kind of talk.
The point I am try to make is that although I certainly think such talk is blasphemous, when some of them use a phrase like that it is not meant as a slight against God. Rather it is meant as an expression connotating what in their mind is a compliment to the most high God.
To our ears, it is demeaning to God, but not necessarily to them. I am not saying that this is the case with Shae Linne, because I don't know him, but it could very well be.
I would however, if given the chance hopefully confront him with Scripture, that shows him that despite his motives, he is in error on the issue.
Culture does not excuse someone, but never the less just because they become Christian does not automatically mean they give up such thinking before they understand it is a sin.
I believe that if someone who claims to be a Christian uses a term like "his hottest papa" knowing it is blasphemous, then it is very troubling. Yet at the same time, I don't want to assume that is the case.
Admittedly, Mark Dever's endorsement of him is more concerning to me. Regardless of whether or not Mark Dever knows the words in this song; it never the less is irresponsible of him to endorse Shae Linne.
Mark Dever has written some material over the years that have been very helpful to my Christian growth, yet with his involvement with the New Calvinism movement it is very troubling to say the least. No less than JI Packer and his involvement with ECT.
I personally have listened to a few sermons by men Mark Dever and Dr. Albert Mohler which are in direct opposition to some of what New Calvinism teaches; yet when I try to find out why; my inquiries are ignored. My pastor who was a fan of these men also, is also very concerned about this as well.
Concerning rap music itself, although I have come to believe such music is worldly and therefore should not be used by any confessing Christian. Never the less, that view actually came over years of study.
Many very committed Christians believe that music is Romans 14 jurisdiction. But also feel that while one may listen to their own musical style (not worldly music) outside of a formal worship service. Only certain music should be used in corporate music.
Some of these believers put me to shame when it comes to their reverence both to Scripture and to the Thrice Holy God.
Tom