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Emanuel Lee Lambert, Jr. (born December 15, 1977) is a
Christian rapper Christian hip-hop (originally gospel rap, also known as Christian rap, gospel hip-hop or holy hip-hop) is a cross-genre of contemporary Christian music and hip-hop. It emerged from urban contemporary music and Christian media in the United State ...
who goes by the stage name Da' T.R.U.T.H. His album ''Emanuel'' was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album in 2024.


Biography

Lambert is a graduate of
Cairn University Cairn University is a private Christian university in Langhorne Manor and Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1913, the university has six schools and departments: Business, Counseling, Divinity, Education, Liberal Arts ...
, formerly Philadelphia Biblical University. '' The Faith'' won a 2007
Stellar Award A Stellar Award is an award presented by SAGMA to recognize achievements in the gospel music industry.Sagma
The Stel ...
in the "Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year" category.
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, ''Lift Every Voice'', INSP's ''Steelroots'', ''Mixx Master's Lounge'', Revelation TV's ''The One to One Show'', Word Network's ''Bobby Jones Gospel'', ''
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'', '' New Man'' magazine, and '' Source Magazine'' have featured Da' Truth and his music. He is a close friend of
Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American Gospel music, gospel musician. One of the List of best-selling gospel music artists, best-selling gospel music artists, his accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. ''Variety (magazine), Var ...
, and has toured with him. In 2009, Lambert released his fourth album, '' The Big Picture'', which features collaborations with
Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American Gospel music, gospel musician. One of the List of best-selling gospel music artists, best-selling gospel music artists, his accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. ''Variety (magazine), Var ...
,
Trip Lee William Lee Barefield III (born December 17, 1987), better known by his stage name Trip Lee, is an American Christian rapper, singer, songwriter, and poet. Signed to Reach Records, he has recorded both as a solo artist and as a founding member ...
, and
Tye Tribbett Thomas Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett (born January 26, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and a keyboardist. He is a choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short f ...
. This project hit No. 1 on the iTunes Christian & Gospel Chart on the day it came out, also reaching No. 1 on the CMTA R&B/Hip Hop Chart, No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Gospel chart, and No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' Contemporary Christian chart during release week. He released ''Emanuel'' on 27 January 2023, on Mixed Media Entertainment.


Discography


Studio albums


DVDs


Guest appearances

*"No One Greater" by J-Flo *"When You Step" by
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*"Sinti (Without You)" by Michelle Bonilla *"Feels Good" by The Ambassador featuring La'Tia & Keran *"L.A.D.I.E.S." by FLAME *"From the Mid to the East Cypha" by FLAME featuring Azriel, E-Licia, J-Silas, J-Son, Phanatik, R-Swift & Thi'sl *"Eternal Cypha" by The Cross Movement featuring J-Silas, Todd Bangz, R-Swift & FLAME *"Spirit Moves (Remix)" by
DJ Maj Michael Joseph "Mike" Allen (born October 9, 1970), professionally known as DJ Maj, is an American Christian music DJ and rapper, contributing to gospel music albums released by tobyMac, GRITS, Ill Harmonics, Carman, dc Talk, and the Newsboy ...
featuring
Out Of Eden Out of Eden is an American urban contemporary gospel group. It features sisters Lisa Kimmey, Andrea Kimmey-Baca, and Danielle Kimmey. The group was active from 1994 to 2006, then again starting in September 2024. During their initial run they p ...
*"Everyday" featuring Tia Pittman *"The Light" by The Cross Movement *"I Like Me" by
Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American Gospel music, gospel musician. One of the List of best-selling gospel music artists, best-selling gospel music artists, his accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. ''Variety (magazine), Var ...
*"Ridaz" by J.R. featuring
Trip Lee William Lee Barefield III (born December 17, 1987), better known by his stage name Trip Lee, is an American Christian rapper, singer, songwriter, and poet. Signed to Reach Records, he has recorded both as a solo artist and as a founding member ...
& Iz-Real *"Love & Grace" by The Ambassador featuring J.R. *"Identity" by
Lecrae Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979) is an American Christian rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, and Record producer, recording producer and Music executive, executive. Since having begun his career in 2004, he has released ten studio alb ...
featuring J.R. *"Swagged Out With Tags Out" by
KJ-52 Jonah Kirsten Sorrentino (born June 26, 1975), better known by his stage name KJ-52, is a Christian rapper from Tampa, Florida. The "KJ" part of his name refers to his old rap alias, "King J. Mac",
*"I'm Alive Remix" by Jahaziel featuring G KiD & The Ambassador *"J-E-S-U-S" by Anthony Brown & group therapy featuring Michelle Thompson *"Worshipping Tonight" by V. Rose


Personal life

Lambert is married to gospel artist Bri Babineaux as of 12/22/2024. Lambert was married to Nicole Lambert, and is the father of two daughters. In 2009, after six months of silence on the issue, Lambert admitted to a retaliation extramarital affair with Shanté Tribbett, the wife of
Tye Tribbett Thomas Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett (born January 26, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and a keyboardist. He is a choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short f ...
, a friend and fellow gospel artist, who himself had been caught in an extramarital affair with a woman from his choir. Shanté turned to Lambert, a close friend and confidant, for counseling. Their relationship became sexual, and Lambert later announced that he would temporarily step down from his ministerial role and admitted to disappointing his wife and children. Cross Movement Records, Lambert's first label, suspended him following the affair's revelation. Lambert reconciled with his wife by June 15, 2010, and they celebrated a re-commitment ceremony on their eighth wedding anniversary.


References


External links

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Da Truth "Open Book" New Album Review
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Cross Movement Records

Da Truth "The Faith" Album Review
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Da Truth & Friends DVD Trailer
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New Da Truth Music Video "Who Am I?" featuring Tye Tribbett
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