There’s this “Christian” rapper, whose name I can’t remember for the life of me.

This album was released around 2016

Cover art is Black & White with the Artist Bowing his head. He also has Braids / Locs

There’s a song in homage to Big Pun & Joe’s - Not a Playa

Lecrae?

Nah

Nevermind, I found him! - John Givez

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Album was released in 2015 not 2016.