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{{Short description|American Christian hip hop recording artist}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- For individuals; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Bizzle
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| caption = Bizzle with [[No Malice]] (formerly of the [[Clipse]]) at the 'Soldier' music video shoot.
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| birth_name = Mark Julian Felder
| background = solo_singer
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| alias = Lavyss
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| birth_name = Mark Julian Felder
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|07|21}}
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| alias = Lavyss
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|07|21}}
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| origin = [[Houston]], Texas, U.S.
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| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Christian hip hop]]
| origin = [[Houston]], [[Texas]], U.S.
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| occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]], singer, record producer, entrepreneur
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| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Christian hip hop]]
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| years_active = 2004–present
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| occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]], [[singer]], [[record producer]], [[entrepreneur]]
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| label = God Over Money
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| years_active = 2004–present
| associated_acts = [[Bumps Inf]], [[Boi-1da]], [[Willie "Pdub" Moore Jr.]]
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| label = God Over Money
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| website = {{URL|www.godovermoney.com}}
| associated_acts = [[Bumps Inf]], [[Datin (rapper)|Datin]], [[Sevin (rapper)|Sevin]], Selah the Corner, [[Boi-1da]], Lavoisier, [[No Malice]], [[Willie "Pdub" Moore Jr.]], Mouthpi3ce, J. Carter
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| website = {{URL|www.godovermoney.com}}
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'''Mark Julian Felder'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/mark_julian_felder_born_1983_15800805|title=Mark Julian Felder, Born 07/21/1983 in California - CaliforniaBirthIndex.org|publisher=}}</ref> (born July 21, 1983), more commonly known under the [[mononym]] '''Bizzle''', is an American [[Christian hip hop]] recording artist and entrepreneur.
'''Mark Julian Felder'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/mark_julian_felder_born_1983_15800805|title=Mark Julian Felder|website=www.californiabirthindex.org}}</ref> (born July 21, 1983), more commonly known as '''Bizzle''', is an American [[Christian hip hop]] recording artist and entrepreneur.


In January 2010, Bizzle released "You Got Some Explaining to Do". The song criticizes rapper [[Jay-Z]] for negative references towards Jesus and Christianity in his music. Bizzle released his first mixtape, ''The Messenger'', in March 2010. Shortly after the release, he founded God Over Money Records in Houston, Texas. Bizzle released his debut album, ''[[Tough Love & Parables]]'', on June 21, 2011. It debuted at No. 15 on the [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] Gospel Albums chart. ''[[The Good Fight (Bizzle album)|The Good Fight]]'' was released on May 7, 2013 and debuted at No.&nbsp;2 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s Gospel Albums chart, No.&nbsp;7 on [[Christian Albums]], and No.&nbsp;11 on [[Top Rap Albums]]. In 2013, Bizzle won Kingdom Choice Awards for Rap Single of The Year, Hip Hop Album of The Year, and Music Video of The Year.
In January 2010, Bizzle released "You Got Some Explaining to Do" directed towards [[Jay-Z]], calling the rap icon out on his negative references towards Jesus and Christianity in his music. The video caused much controversy and generated a buzz that even Bizzle couldn't anticipate. He released a statement in an interview with AllHipHop.com.<ref>{{cite web|last=Watkins|first=Greg|title=Christian Rapper Explains Jay-Z Diss|url=http://allhiphop.com/2010/01/23/christian-rapper-explains-jay-z-diss/|website=AllHipHop|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref>


Bizzle received media attention in 2014 when he released "Same Love (A Response)" in reaction to the pro-gay rights single "[[Same Love]]" by [[Macklemore]] and [[Ryan Lewis]]. The song was controversial because it expressed opposition to homosexuality.
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He released his first mixtape, ''The Messenger'', in March 2010.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rapzilla|title=Bizzle - The Messenger Mixtape|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/component/muscol/B/45-bizzle/463-the-messenger-mixtape|publisher=Rapzilla|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref> Shortly after the release, he founded God Over Money Records in Houston, Texas. Since its creation, the label has released eight mixtapes,<ref>{{cite web|author=GOMRecords|title=Mixtape Releases|url=http://godovermoney.com/releases/mixtapes/|publisher=GOMRecords|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref> a collaborative album with artist Willie 'P-Dub' Moore Jr.,<ref>{{cite web|author=GOMRecords|title=Best of Both Worlds: The Album|url=http://godovermoney.com/audio/best-of-both-worlds-the-album/|publisher=GOMRecords|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref> three full-length studio albums,<ref>{{cite web|author=GOMRecords|title=Album Releases|url=http://godovermoney.com/releases/albums/|publisher=GOMRecords|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref> and signed two artists.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rood|first=Philip|title=Bizzle's God Over Money Records Signs Bumps INF|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/1-press/3046-god-over-money-signs-bumps-inf|publisher=Rapzilla|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Sketch the Journalist|title=No Joke: Bizzle’s God Over Money Records Signs Bumps INF|url=http://blog.chron.com/jesusmusik/2011/04/no-joke-bizzles-god-over-money-records-signs-bumps-inf/|newspaper=The Houston Chronicle|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sketch|title=God Over Money signs Selah aka The Corner, announces GOM group album|url=http://wadeoradio.com/god-over-money-signs-selah-aka-the-corner-announces-gom-group-album/|publisher=Wade-O Radio|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref>

Bizzle released his debut album, ''[[Tough Love & Parables]]'', on June 21, 2011 which debuted at No. 15 on the [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] Gospel Albums chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/286688/bizzle/chart?f=323 |title=Bizzle - Chart history |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=January 23, 2014}}</ref> It appeared on the [[iTunes Store]] swoosh= banner.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rood|first=Philip|title=Bizzle's Debut Album Featured on iTunes "Swoosh" Spot|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/3336-bizzles-debut-album-featured-on-itunes-swoosh-spot|publisher=Rapzilla|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref> ''[[The Good Fight (Bizzle album)|The Good Fight]]'' was released on May 7, 2013 and debuted at No.&nbsp;2 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s Gospel Albums chart, No.&nbsp;7 on [[Christian Albums]], No.&nbsp;11 on [[Top Rap Albums]],<ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=bizzle|chart=Rap Albums}} Artists: Bizzle. ''Billboard'']</ref> and sold a total of 3,962 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|last=Patrick|first=Kris|title=This Week’s Billboard Top Gospel CDs: Tamela Mann #1, Bizzle Debuts at #2|url=http://pathmegazine.com/news/gospel-rap/this-weeks-billboard-top-gospel-cds-tamela-mann-1-bizzle-debuts-at-2/|date=May 20, 2013|publisher=''Path Magazine''}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Arbet|first=DeVante|title=Bizzle’s ‘The Good Fight’ Debuts At #2 On Billboard Gospel Chart|url=http://thegospelguru.com/2013/05/bizzles-the-good-fight-debuts-at-2-on-billboard-gospel-chart/|date=May 15, 2013|publisher=''TheGospelGuru.com''}}</ref>

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Bizzle received nominations for ''Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of The Year'' at both the 2012<ref>{{cite web|last=Remy|first=Logan|title=2012 Stellar Awards Ballot Includes 116 Clique, Trip Lee, Flame, DA' T.R.U.T.H., Shai Linne and More|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/5071-2012-stellar-awards-ballot|publisher=Rapzilla|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Kingdom Broadcast Network|title=The List of Nominees for 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards|url=http://www.kbnlive.com/news/?n=The-List-of-Nominees-for-28th-Annual-Stellar-Gospel-Music-Awards&page=10|publisher=KBN Live|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref> & 2014 [[Stellar Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Stellar Awards|title=29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Award Nominees (2013-2014)|url=http://www.thestellarawards.com/nominees.html|publisher=Stellar Awards|accessdate=February 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015054243/http://www.thestellarawards.com/nominees.html|archive-date=October 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Rapzilla|title=Lecrae, Bizzle, WLAK and More in Stellar Awards 2014|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/7245-lecrae-bizzle-wlak-and-more-in-stellar-awards-2014|publisher=Rapzilla|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref> sharing the category with artists [[Derek Minor]], [[Lecrae]], and [[Thi'sl]]. He also received three nominations at the 2012<ref>{{cite web|author=DJ Wade-O|title=Swoope, Andy Mineo & Bizzle Headline 2012 Kingdom Choice Award Nominees|url=http://wadeoradio.com/swoope-andy-mineo-bizzle-headline-2012-kingdom-choice-award-nominees/|publisher=Wade-O Radio|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Z180 Radio|title=Chris Williams disses Corey Red? Nominees List|url=http://z180radio.com/news.php?id=1487|publisher=Z180 Radio|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref> & 2013 ''Kingdom Choice Awards'' and although he didn't win any in 2012, he won all three categories in 2013 for ''Rap Single of The Year'', ''Hip Hop Album of The Year'', and ''Music Video of The Year''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kingdom Time Entertainment|title=The 2013 Kingdom Choice Award Nominees|url=http://kingdomtimeent.com/kca-nominees|publisher=Kingdom Time Entertainment|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref>

Bizzle caused a commotion in the media when he released ''Same Love: A Response'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Kyles|first=Yohance|title=Christian Rapper Bizzle Releases Response Track To Macklemore’s "Same Love"|url=http://allhiphop.com/2014/01/30/christian-rapper-bizzle-releases-response-track-to-macklemores-same-love/|website=AllHipHop|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref> the artist's reaction to a controversial wedding ceremony broadcast during the [[56th Annual Grammy Awards]]. As expected, the response track received a lot of media attention.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kocman|first=Alex|title=Christian Rapper Answers Macklemore's 'Same Love' Gay Anthem|url=http://www.charismanews.com/culture/42667-watch-christian-rapper-answers-macklemore-s-same-love-gay-anthem|publisher=Charisma|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Kyles">{{cite web|last=Kyles|first=Yohance|title=Christian Rapper Bizzle Addresses His Macklemore Response, Jay Z Pushing The Gay Agenda, & Media Manipulation|url=http://allhiphop.com/2014/02/13/christian-rapper-bizzle-addresses-his-macklemore-response-jay-z-pushing-the-gay-agenda-media-manipulation/|website=AllHipHop}}</ref> Due to the extremely angry response Felder received,<ref>{{cite web|last=Broderick|first=Ryan|title=A Christian Rapper Recorded An Anti-Gay Version Of Macklemore’s "Same Love"|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/a-christian-rapper-recorded-an-anti-gay-version-of-macklemor|publisher=BuzzFeed|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Brydum|first=Sunnivie|title=Christian Rapper's Antigay Response to 'Same Love'|url=http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/music/2014/01/31/watch-christian-rappers-antigay-response-same-love|publisher=Advocate|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Pink News|title=Christian rapper Bizzle records homophobic rap response to ‘Same Love’|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/01/31/listen-christian-rapper-bizzle-records-homophobic-rap-response-to-same-love/|newspaper=Pink News|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Potts|first=Andrew|title=Christian rapper Bizzle records homophobic version of Macklemore’s Same Love|url=http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/christian-rapper-bizzle-records-homophobic-version-macklemore%E2%80%99s-same-love030214|publisher=GayStarNews|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Frank|first=Nathaniel|title=The Narcissism of Today’s Homophobia|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2014/02/03/bizzle_s_same_love_the_narcissism_of_today_s_homophobia.html|publisher=SLATE|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref> he created a website to draw attention to the apparent lack of tolerance toward Christians and their differing views on the definition of marriage.<ref>{{cite web|author=LetTheToleranceBegin.com|title=Let The Tolerance Begin|url=http://www.letthetolerancebegin.com/|publisher=LetTheToleranceBegin.com|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Wade-O Radio|title=Bizzle Speaks on ‘Same Love’ Backlash, Launches New Website|url=http://wadeoradio.com/bizzle-speaks-love-backlash-launches-new-website/|publisher=Wade-O Radio|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Citizen Link|title=Christian Rapper Receives Death Threats over New Song|url=http://www.citizenlink.com/2014/02/17/pennsylvania-christian-rapper-receives-death-threats-over-new-song/|publisher=Citizen Link|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref>


==Life and career==
==Life and career==


===Early life===
===Early life===
Mark Felder was raised mostly by his mother in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. His father stayed in Compton, California. As a child growing up, his family was quite poor living in [[Section 8 (housing)|Section 8]] housing.<ref name=mystep>{{cite web|last=Felder|first=Mark|title=Truth or Dare|url=http://www.mystep.me/truth-or-dare/bizzle|work=My Step|accessdate= February 20, 2014}}</ref>
Mark Felder was raised mostly by his mother in Los Angeles, California. His father stayed in Compton, California. His family was poor and lived in [[Section 8 (housing)|Section 8]] housing.<ref name=mystep>{{cite web|last=Felder|first=Mark|title=Truth or Dare|url=http://www.mystep.me/truth-or-dare/bizzle|work=My Step|access-date=February 20, 2014|archive-date=February 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223112146/http://www.mystep.me/truth-or-dare/bizzle|url-status=dead}}</ref> Felder was approximately 13 years of age the first time he stepped in a music studio. Listening to [[Tupac Shakur|Tupac]], he began to establish a talent for writing rhymes.<ref name="mystep"/>


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Felder put out five mixtapes and began circulating them in malls, clubs, radio stations and anywhere else he could. He opened for [[Lil Wayne]] & [[Juelz Santana]] during their ''I Can't Feel My Face'' tour.<ref name="mystep"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana May Turn Upcoming Mixtape into Full LP|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1535532/20060630/lil_wayne.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060718134109/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1535532/20060630/lil_wayne.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 18, 2006|publisher=[[MTV News]]|date=July 5, 2006|access-date=March 28, 2008}}</ref><ref name="cant feel">{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=Lil Wayne Plans His Own Leak; Cassidy's Live-From-Jail Rhymes|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/|work=Mixtape Monday|publisher=[[MTV News]]|date=June 11, 2007|access-date=March 28, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412193956/http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/|archive-date=April 12, 2008}}</ref> He also opened for [[Lil Boosie]].<ref name=Biography>{{cite web|last=Felder|first=Mark|title=Biography|url=http://godovermoney.com/artists/|access-date= February 20, 2014}}</ref>{{better source|date=July 2023}}
Mark was around thirteen the first time he stepped in a music studio. Listening to [[Tupac Shakur|Tupac]], he began to establish a talent for writing rhymes but noticed that his content usually mimicked those he listened to, whether it was his uncle or other rappers. Topics like shooting or packing pistols.<ref name="mystep"/>


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Felder has stated that his "financial situation got so bad he was sleeping on a friend's floor and his car was a closet for his clothes".<ref>Thomasos, Christine. Rapper Bizzle Talks Finding Christ, Challenging Jay-Z, Kanye West for 'Glorifying Sin'. August 10, 2012. http://global.christianpost.com/news/rapper-bizzle-talks-finding-christ-challenging-jay-z-kanye-west-for-glorifying-sin-79845/#BDEl85EWaPTZtghU.99 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201221702/http://global.christianpost.com/news/rapper-bizzle-talks-finding-christ-challenging-jay-z-kanye-west-for-glorifying-sin-79845/#BDEl85EWaPTZtghU.99 |date=February 1, 2014 }}</ref> Felder began selling drugs and became a [[pimp]] to fund his music career.<ref name="Bizzle, Christian Rapper: God Provided After I Quit Chasing Money.">{{cite news|title=Thomasos, Christine. February 27, 2013. Bizzle, Christian Rapper: God Provided After I Quit Chasing Money.|url=http://global.christianpost.com/news/bizzle-christian-rapper-god-provided-after-i-quit-chasing-money-90900/#uQ10VCRTQKHXfypD.99|newspaper=The Christian Post|access-date=August 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622162348/http://global.christianpost.com/news/bizzle-christian-rapper-god-provided-after-i-quit-chasing-money-90900/#uQ10VCRTQKHXfypD.99|archive-date=June 22, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{better source|date=July 2023}}
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After graduating, Mark put out five mixtapes and began circulating them in malls, clubs, radio stations and anywhere else he could. He eventually got an opportunity to open up for [[Lil Wayne]] & [[Juelz Santana]] during their ''I Can't Feel My Face'' tour.<ref name="mystep"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana May Turn Upcoming Mixtape Into Full LP|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1535532/20060630/lil_wayne.jhtml|publisher=[[MTV News]]|date=July 5, 2006|accessdate=March 28, 2008}}</ref><ref name="cant feel">{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=Lil Wayne Plans His Own Leak; Cassidy's Live-From-Jail Rhymes|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/|work=Mixtape Monday|publisher=[[MTV News]]|date=June 11, 2007|accessdate=March 28, 2008|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412193956/http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/|archivedate=April 12, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He also opened up for [[Lil Boosie]].<ref name=Biography>{{cite web|last=Felder|first=Mark|title=Biography|url=http://godovermoney.com/artists/|work=Biography|accessdate= February 20, 2014}}</ref>


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===2004–08 L.A.V. Mixtapes===
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While trying to move his music, his financial situation got worse. As he stated in an interview, his "financial situation got so bad he was sleeping on a friend's floor and his car was a closet for his clothes."<ref>Thomasos, Christine. Rapper Bizzle Talks Finding Christ, Challenging Jay-Z, Kanye West for 'Glorifying Sin'. August 10, 2012. http://global.christianpost.com/news/rapper-bizzle-talks-finding-christ-challenging-jay-z-kanye-west-for-glorifying-sin-79845/#BDEl85EWaPTZtghU.99</ref> Mark began selling drugs and even became a [[pimp]] to fund his music career and to maintain a certain image around those he aspired to become like in the industry.<ref name="Bizzle, Christian Rapper: God Provided After I Quit Chasing Money.">{{cite news|title=Thomasos, Christine. February 27, 2013. Bizzle, Christian Rapper: God Provided After I Quit Chasing Money.|url=http://global.christianpost.com/news/bizzle-christian-rapper-god-provided-after-i-quit-chasing-money-90900/#uQ10VCRTQKHXfypD.99|newspaper=The Christian Post}}</ref>
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Between 2004 and 2008, Bizzle released ''L.A.V. Mixtapes'' Volumes 1–5 in [[Southern California]]. He then released ''Dirty West Mixtapes'' 1 and 2 with J. Sin and 360 Records in [[Houston]], Texas, and returned to California to release ''Certified Mixtape''.<ref name="Biography"/>{{better source|date=July 2023}}


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In 2005, he was offered a deal by 360 Records out of Houston and declined.<ref name="Biography"/> Two years later, Bizzle had been offered a deal by [[Barry Hankerson]] to sign with [[Blackground]]/[[Universal Music Group|Universal]], but he also declined that offer.<ref name="Biography"/>{{better source|date=July 2023}}
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Between the years 2004-2008 Bizzle released 'L.A.V. Mixtapes' Volume's 1-5 in [[Southern California]]. He then released 'Dirty West Mixtapes' 1 and 2 with [[360 Records]] in [[Houston]], [[Texas]], and returned to California to release his biggest yet, 'Certified Mixtape'.<ref name="Biography"/>


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Bizzle spent three years preparing his debut album ''Grind Pays''.<ref name="Biography"/>{{better source|date=July 2023}}
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In 2005 he was offered a deal by 360 Records out of Houston and declined.<ref name="Biography"/> Two years later, Bizzle had been offered a deal by [[Barry Hankerson]] to sign with [[Blackground]]/[[Universal Music Group|Universal]], but he also declined that offer.<ref name="Biography"/>


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===2008–11 ''The Jay-Z diss, The Messenger trilogy & Tough Love & Parables''===
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Bizzle spent three years preparing his debut album ''Grind Pays''. Multiple singles where spread causing his [[Myspace]] plays to rapidly increase over 500,000.<ref name="Biography"/>


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The influence of Christianity prompted Bizzle's questioning of the imagery promoted through the music of rappers like Kanye West, Rick Ross, and Jay-Z.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ihiphopmusic.com/bizzle-the-good-fight-album-cover-release-date.html |title=Bizzle 'The Good Fight' Album Cover + Release Date |publisher=Ihiphopmusic.com |date=March 19, 2013 |access-date=August 5, 2013 |archive-date=October 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024191810/http://www.ihiphopmusic.com/bizzle-the-good-fight-album-cover-release-date.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> On January 17, 2010 he released the track "You Got Some Explaining to Do". The song was directed towards [[Jay-Z]], criticizing him for negative references towards Jesus in his lyrics.<ref>Thomasos, Christine. Rapper Bizzle Talks Finding Christ, Challenging Jay-Z, Kanye West for 'Glorifying Sin'. August 10, 2012. ''The Christian Post'' http://global.christianpost.com/news/rapper-bizzle-talks-finding-christ-challenging-jay-z-kanye-west-for-glorifying-sin-79845/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201221702/http://global.christianpost.com/news/rapper-bizzle-talks-finding-christ-challenging-jay-z-kanye-west-for-glorifying-sin-79845/ |date=February 1, 2014 }}</ref> The result of the [[diss song]] led Bizzle to being called the "Christian Rapper that dissed Jay Z".<ref name="Biography"/>{{better source|date=July 2023}} Overwhelmed by the positive response and media attention he received, Bizzle decided to make music that proclaimed a Christian message and exposed influences within the music industry that he believed to be negative.<ref name="Biography"/>{{better source|date=July 2023}}
===Conversion to Christianity===


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Bizzle released his first Christian [[mixtape]], ''The Messenger'', on March 30, 2010 on DatPiff.<ref name=TheMessenger>{{cite web|title=The Messenger Mixtape|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Lavyss-Aka-Bizzle-The-Christian-Rapper-The-Messenger-Mixtape.109265.html|access-date=February 18, 2014|date=March 30, 2010|archive-date=February 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225040254/http://www.datpiff.com/Lavyss-Aka-Bizzle-The-Christian-Rapper-The-Messenger-Mixtape.109265.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''The Messenger 2: Delivered'' & ''The Messenger 3: Truth Music'' followed in 2010 & 2011 respectively.{{cn|date=July 2023}}
{{quotation | Here is an excerpt from Mark's interview with [[The Christian Post]] explaining his conversion:


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Shortly after the release of "The Messenger", Bizzle founded God Over Money Records in Houston, Texas. Since its creation, the label has released eight mixtapes,<ref>{{cite web|author=GOMRecords|title=Mixtape Releases|url=http://godovermoney.com/releases/mixtapes/|publisher=GOMRecords|access-date=February 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222023425/http://godovermoney.com/releases/mixtapes/|archive-date=December 22, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> a collaborative album with artist Willie 'P-Dub' Moore Jr.,<ref>{{cite web|author=GOMRecords|title=Best of Both Worlds: The Album|url=http://godovermoney.com/audio/best-of-both-worlds-the-album/|publisher=GOMRecords|access-date=February 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224055420/http://godovermoney.com/audio/best-of-both-worlds-the-album/|archive-date=February 24, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and three full-length studio albums;<ref>{{cite web|author=GOMRecords|title=Album Releases|url=http://godovermoney.com/releases/albums/|publisher=GOMRecords|access-date=February 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131223170356/http://godovermoney.com/releases/albums/|archive-date=December 23, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> it has also signed two artists.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rood|first=Philip|title=Bizzle's God Over Money Records Signs Bumps INF|date=April 6, 2011|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/1-press/3046-god-over-money-signs-bumps-inf|publisher=Rapzilla|access-date=February 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Sketch the Journalist|title=No Joke: Bizzle's God Over Money Records Signs Bumps INF|url=http://blog.chron.com/jesusmusik/2011/04/no-joke-bizzles-god-over-money-records-signs-bumps-inf/|newspaper=The Houston Chronicle|access-date=February 19, 2014|archive-date=February 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225144006/http://blog.chron.com/jesusmusik/2011/04/no-joke-bizzles-god-over-money-records-signs-bumps-inf/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sketch|title=God Over Money signs Selah aka The Corner, announces GOM group album|url=http://wadeoradio.com/god-over-money-signs-selah-aka-the-corner-announces-gom-group-album/|publisher=Wade-O Radio|access-date=February 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328211603/http://wadeoradio.com/god-over-money-signs-selah-aka-the-corner-announces-gom-group-album/|archive-date=March 28, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
''"A woman who was a prostitute liked my music. I had friends that were getting paid in that way, (so) I fell into this situation where I was pretty much a pimp and she was my prostitute."


Bizzle released his debut album, ''[[Tough Love & Parables]]'', on June 21, 2011. It debuted at No. 15 on the [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] Gospel Albums chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/286688/bizzle/chart?f=323 |title=Bizzle – Chart history |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 23, 2014 |archive-date=November 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161125035823/http://www.billboard.com/artist/286688/bizzle/chart?f=323 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It appeared on the [[iTunes Store]] swoosh banner.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rood|first=Philip|title=Bizzle's Debut Album Featured on iTunes "Swoosh" Spot|date=July 6, 2011|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/3336-bizzles-debut-album-featured-on-itunes-swoosh-spot|publisher=Rapzilla|access-date=February 19, 2014}}</ref>
Although Bizzle, also known as Lavyss, admitted that he was able to gain fast money, that all came to an end when the prostitute asked him to pick up her brother at their family church. While Bizzle didn't automatically feel guilty for his lifestyle, the situation made him think twice about his path.


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"''(Her brother) was a drummer in a church, that was her family's church. The problem was that I didn't feel as guilty as I should have," Bizzle recalled. "I knew it was wrong but because of the money that was coming in, I wasn't going to tell her what the Lord was telling me. Eventually I came to Christ after realizing how far I had gone from him. That scared me.''"''}}


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On February 7, 2012, Felder and Willie Moore, Jr. released ''Best of Both Worlds: The Album''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Best-Of-Both-Worlds-Album/dp/B0076DDVMS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339008954&sr=8-2 |title=Best Of Both Worlds: The Album |website=Amazon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527161315/http://www.amazon.com/Best-Of-Both-Worlds-Album/dp/B0076DDVMS |archive-date=May 27, 2012 |access-date=June 6, 2012 }}</ref> The album reached No. 5 on the iTunes Hip Hop/Rap Chart.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rapzilla|title=Bizzle & Willie 'P-Dub' Moore Jr. 'BoBW:The Album' Tops 5 iTunes Hip Hop/Rap|date=February 7, 2012|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/4157-bobw-top-5-itunes|publisher=Rapzilla|access-date=February 20, 2014}}</ref>
Not long after, Mark established the God Over Money Records recording label and began making music with a different purpose.


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On May 7, 2013, Bizzle released his second studio album, ''The Good Fight''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38/6165 |title=Bizzle 'The Good Fight' Tracklisting & Production Credits Revealed |publisher=Rapzilla |date=May 7, 2013 |access-date=August 5, 2013}}</ref> The album features production-works from Grammy-winning producer [[Boi-1da]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38/5753 |title=Bizzle teams with Boi-1da for upcoming second studio album 'The Good Fight' |publisher=Rapzilla |date=February 20, 2013 |access-date=August 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>'Bizzle Reveals The Good Fight Tracklist And Production Credits'. ''Wade-O Radio''. 2013. http://wadeoradio.com/bizzle-reveals-the-good-fight-track-list-and-production-credits/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810234628/http://wadeoradio.com/bizzle-reveals-the-good-fight-track-list-and-production-credits/ |date=August 10, 2013 }}</ref> Its first single, "Soldier" was released January 26, 2013<ref>'Bizzle – Soldier (Feat. No Malice)'. iTunes Store. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/soldier-feat.-no-malice-single/id597929475</ref> and features [[No Malice]] and included a music video. Later singles were "Dear Hip-Hop"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/music/5958-bizzle-dear-hip-hop |title=Bizzle – Dear Hip Hop (Prod. by Boi-1da) |publisher=Rapzilla |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=February 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705160244/http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/music/5958-bizzle-dear-hip-hop |archive-date=July 5, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and "My Confession" (featuring Sevin).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/music/6180-bizzle-my-confession |title=Bizzle – My Confession Ft. Sevin (Prod. by Boi-1da) |publisher=Rapzilla |date=April 30, 2013 |access-date=February 17, 2014}}</ref> ''The Good Fight'' debuted at No.&nbsp;2 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s Gospel Albums chart, No.&nbsp;7 on [[Christian Albums]], No.&nbsp;11 on [[Top Rap Albums]],<ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=bizzle|chart=Rap Albums}} Artists: Bizzle. ''Billboard'']</ref> and sold a total of 3,962 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|last=Patrick|first=Kris|title=This Week's Billboard Top Gospel CDs: Tamela Mann #1, Bizzle Debuts at #2|url=http://pathmegazine.com/news/gospel-rap/this-weeks-billboard-top-gospel-cds-tamela-mann-1-bizzle-debuts-at-2/|date=May 20, 2013|work=Path Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Arbet|first=DeVante|title=Bizzle's 'The Good Fight' Debuts at No. 2 On Billboard Gospel Chart|url=http://thegospelguru.com/2013/05/bizzles-the-good-fight-debuts-at-2-on-billboard-gospel-chart/|date=May 15, 2013|publisher=TheGospelGuru.com}}</ref> His previous works with Boi-1da include "Forgive Me" released on March 16, 2011<ref>BIZZLE "FORGIVE ME" FT. JIN (PROD. BY BOI1DA). March 16, 2011. ''Rapzilla''. http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/music/2979-bizzle-qforgive-meq-ft-jin-prod-by-boi1da</ref> which features rapper [[MC Jin]] and "Lost and Found" on his collaborative mixtape ''Martyrs in the Making'' with Bumps INF.{{cn|date=July 2023}} Bizzle stated that Boi-1da worked free of charge on the project.<ref name="Bizzle, Christian Rapper: God Provided After I Quit Chasing Money."/> The collaborative work between the two was highlighted in the 2012 September edition of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]''.<ref>Sketch the Journalist. Houston Christian rapper Bizzle teams with Grammy-winning super producer Boi-1da (Drake/Eminem) for upcoming album. February 23, 2013. http://www.dasouth.com/news/24-news/10907-bizzle-teams-with-grammy-winning-super-producer-boi-1da-drakeeminem-for-upcoming-album</ref>
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===2008-11 ''The Jay-Z diss, The Messenger trilogy & Tough Love & Parables''===


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Bizzle received nominations for ''Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of The Year'' at both the 2012<ref>{{cite web|last=Remy|first=Logan|title=2012 Stellar Awards Ballot Includes 116 Clique, Trip Lee, Flame, DA' T.R.U.T.H., Shai Linne and More|date=September 20, 2012|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/5071-2012-stellar-awards-ballot|publisher=Rapzilla|access-date=February 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Kingdom Broadcast Network|title=The List of Nominees for 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards|url=http://www.kbnlive.com/news/?n=The-List-of-Nominees-for-28th-Annual-Stellar-Gospel-Music-Awards&page=10|publisher=KBN Live|access-date=February 20, 2014}}</ref> and 2014 [[Stellar Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Stellar Awards|title=29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Award Nominees (2013–2014)|url=http://www.thestellarawards.com/nominees.html|publisher=Stellar Awards|access-date=February 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015054243/http://www.thestellarawards.com/nominees.html|archive-date=October 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Rapzilla|title=Lecrae, Bizzle, WLAK and More in Stellar Awards 2014|date=October 28, 2013|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/7245-lecrae-bizzle-wlak-and-more-in-stellar-awards-2014|publisher=Rapzilla|access-date=February 20, 2014}}</ref> sharing the category with artists [[Derek Minor]], [[Lecrae]], and [[Thi'sl]]. He also received three nominations at the 2012<ref>{{cite web|author=DJ Wade-O|title=Swoope, Andy Mineo & Bizzle Headline 2012 Kingdom Choice Award Nominees|url=http://wadeoradio.com/swoope-andy-mineo-bizzle-headline-2012-kingdom-choice-award-nominees/|publisher=Wade-O Radio|access-date=February 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201200349/http://wadeoradio.com/swoope-andy-mineo-bizzle-headline-2012-kingdom-choice-award-nominees/|archive-date=February 1, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Z180 Radio|title=Chris Williams disses Corey Red? Nominees List|url=http://z180radio.com/news.php?id=1487|publisher=Z180 Radio|access-date=February 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223145439/http://z180radio.com/news.php?id=1487|archive-date=February 23, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and 2013 ''Kingdom Choice Awards''. Although he did not win any Kingdom Choice Awards in 2012, he won in 2013 for Rap Single of The Year, Hip Hop Album of The Year, and Music Video of The Year.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kingdom Time Entertainment|title=The 2013 Kingdom Choice Award Nominees|url=http://kingdomtimeent.com/kca-nominees|publisher=Kingdom Time Entertainment|access-date=February 20, 2014}}</ref>
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The influence of his Christianity and Mark's exposure to the dark side of hip hop ultimately prompted his questioning of the dark imagery that appears to be promoted through the music of rappers like Kanye West,Rick Ross, and Jay-Z.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ihiphopmusic.com/bizzle-the-good-fight-album-cover-release-date.html |title=Bizzle "The Good Fight" Album Cover + Release Date |publisher=Ihiphopmusic.com |date=March 19, 2013 |accessdate=August 5, 2013}}</ref> On January 17, 2010 he released the track "You Got Some Explaining to Do", a song directed towards [[Jay-Z]], exposing him for his negative references towards Jesus in his lyrics.<ref>Thomasos, Christine. Rapper Bizzle Talks Finding Christ, Challenging Jay-Z, Kanye West for 'Glorifying Sin'. August 10, 2012. ''The Christian Post'' http://global.christianpost.com/news/rapper-bizzle-talks-finding-christ-challenging-jay-z-kanye-west-for-glorifying-sin-79845/</ref> The result of the [[diss song]] led Bizzle to being called the "Christian Rapper that dissed Jay Z".<ref name="Biography"/> Overwhelmed by the positive response and media attention he received, Mark decided to set out making music that both proclaimed the Gospel of the Bible as truth and exposes the evil working within the music industry.<ref name="Biography"/>

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He released his first Christian [[mixtape]], ''The Messenger'', on March 30, 2010 on DatPiff.<ref name=TheMessenger>{{cite web|title=The Messenger Mixtape |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Lavyss-Aka-Bizzle-The-Christian-Rapper-The-Messenger-Mixtape.109265.html|accessdate=February 18, 2014|date=March 30, 2010}}</ref> The mixtape received much success and has been downloaded over 1 million times since its release.<ref name="Biography"/> ''The Messenger 2: Delivered'' & ''The Messenger 3: Truth Music'' followed in 2010 & 2011 respectively.

On June 21, 2011, Felder released his first full-length studio album titled ''[[Tough Love & Parables]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=GOMRecords|title=Bizzle - Tough Love & Parables|url=http://godovermoney.com/audio/tough-love-and-parables/|publisher=GOMRecords|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Rapzilla|title=Bizzle Releases His Debut Album 'Tough Love & Parables'|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/1-press/3277-bizzle-releases-his-debut-album-tough-love-a-parables|publisher=Rapzilla|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref>

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On February 7, 2012 Felder and Willie Moore, Jr. released ''Best of Both Worlds: The Album''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Best-Of-Both-Worlds-Album/dp/B0076DDVMS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339008954&sr=8-2 |title=Best Of Both Worlds: The Album |publisher=amazon.com |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527161315/http://www.amazon.com/Best-Of-Both-Worlds-Album/dp/B0076DDVMS |archivedate=May 27, 2012 |accessdate=June 6, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref> They hit No. 5 spot on the iTunes Hip Hop/Rap Chart on their debut.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rapzilla|title=Bizzle & Willie 'P-Dub' Moore Jr. 'BoBW:The Album' Tops 5 iTunes Hip Hop/Rap|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/4157-bobw-top-5-itunes|publisher=Rapzilla|accessdate=February 20, 2014}}</ref>

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On May 7, 2013, Bizzle released his second studio album ''The Good Fight''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38/6165 |title=Bizzle 'The Good Fight' Tracklisting & Production Credits Revealed |publisher=Rapzilla |date=May 7, 2013 |accessdate=August 5, 2013}}</ref> The album features production-works from Grammy-winning producer [[Boi-1da]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38/5753 |title=Bizzle teams with Boi-1da for upcoming second studio album 'The Good Fight' |publisher=Rapzilla |date=February 20, 2013 |accessdate=August 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>'Bizzle Reveals The Good Fight Tracklist And Production Credits'. ''Wade-O Radio''. 2013. http://wadeoradio.com/bizzle-reveals-the-good-fight-track-list-and-production-credits/</ref> Originally set for an April 26, 2013 release, it was pushed-back to a later date.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bizzle - 'The Good Fight'&nbsp; |url=http://wadeoradio.com/bizzle-reveals-the-good-fight-track-list-and-production-credits/ |title=Bizzle - The Good Fight Track List and Production Credits |publisher=Wadeoradio.com |date=April 26, 2013 |accessdate=August 5, 2013}}</ref> Its first single, "Soldier" was released January 26, 2013<ref>'Bizzle - Soldier (Feat. No Malice)'. iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/soldier-feat.-no-malice-single/id597929475</ref> and features [[No Malice]] and included a music video. Later singles were "Dear Hip-Hop"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/music/5958-bizzle-dear-hip-hop |title=Bizzle - Dear Hip Hop (Prod. by Boi-1da) |publisher=Rapzilla |date=March 26, 2013 |accessdate=February 17, 2014}}</ref> and "My Confession" (featuring Sevin).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/music/6180-bizzle-my-confession |title=Bizzle - My Confession Ft. Sevin (Prod. by Boi-1da) |publisher=Rapzilla |date=April 30, 2013 |accessdate=February 17, 2014}}</ref> The album debuted on the ''Billboard'' [[Top Rap Albums]] at No.&nbsp;11.<ref>{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=bizzle|chart=Rap Albums}}</ref> His previous works with Boi-1da include "Forgive Me" released on March 16, 2011<ref>BIZZLE "FORGIVE ME" FT. JIN (PROD. BY BOI1DA). March 16, 2011. ''Rapzilla''. http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/music/2979-bizzle-qforgive-meq-ft-jin-prod-by-boi1da</ref> which features rapper [[MC Jin]] and "Lost and Found" on his collaborative mixtape ''Martyrs In the Making'' with Bumps INF.

Bizzle stated that Boi-1da reached out to him on [[YouTube]] stating his personal beliefs in [[Christianity]] and respect for Bizzle's work and worked free of charge.<ref name="Bizzle, Christian Rapper: God Provided After I Quit Chasing Money."/> The collaborative work between the two was highlighted in the 2012 September edition of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]''.<ref>Sketch the Journalist. Houston Christian rapper Bizzle teams with Grammy-winning super producer Boi-1da (Drake/Eminem) for upcoming album. February 23, 2013. http://www.dasouth.com/news/24-news/10907-bizzle-teams-with-grammy-winning-super-producer-boi-1da-drakeeminem-for-upcoming-album</ref>


=== "Same Love" controversy ===
=== "Same Love" controversy ===
On January 28, 2014, Bizzle released a single entitled "Same Love (A Response)"<ref>{{cite web|title=Singles ~ God Over Money Records|url=http://godovermoney.com/releases/singles/}}</ref> that takes its cue from the pro-gay rights single "[[Same Love]]" by [[Macklemore]] and [[Ryan Lewis]]. It opens with the rapper reciting a quotation from the [[Book of Timothy]] then leads into the same instrumental track as Macklemore's original.
On January 28, 2014, Bizzle released a single entitled "Same Love (A Response)"<ref>{{cite web|title=Singles ~ God Over Money Records|url=http://godovermoney.com/releases/singles/|access-date=February 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310035615/http://godovermoney.com/releases/singles/|archive-date=March 10, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> in reaction to the pro-gay rights single "[[Same Love]]" by [[Macklemore]] and [[Ryan Lewis]]. It opens with the rapper reciting a quotation from the [[Book of Timothy]], then leads into the same instrumental track as Macklemore's original.
<ref>{{cite news|last=Schroeder|first=Audra|title=This Christian rapper has his own 'Same Love,' and it's not exactly LGBT-friendly|url=http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/bizzle-same-love-response/|work=The Daily Dot}}</ref> The song is critical of the media in its promotion of homosexuality, stating that it is hypocritical to call for tolerance for same-sex relationships while at the same time branding opponents of them as "hateful".<ref>{{cite web|title=Bizzle - Same Love ( a Response) Lyrics|url=https://genius.com/Bizzle-same-love-a-response-lyrics|publisher=Genius.com}}</ref> He also takes offense at the analogy of gay rights with the civil rights struggle of blacks,<ref name="Kyles"/><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Cooper|first=Roman|title=Christian Rapper Bizzle Responds To Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love": Bizzle takes issue with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis comparing the LGBT struggle to the Black struggle.|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.27305/title.christian-rapper-bizzle-responds-to-macklemore-ryan-lewis-same-love-|magazine=HipHopDX}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Broderick|first=Ryan|title=BuzzFeed A Christian Rapper Recorded An Anti-Gay Version Of Macklemore’s "Same Love" |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/a-christian-rapper-recorded-an-anti-gay-version-of-macklemor|publisher=BuzzFeed LGBT}}</ref> He also encourages Christians who struggle with homosexuality to "fight the good fight".<ref>{{cite web|last=Kyles|first=Yohance|title=LISTEN: Christian Rapper Bizzle Releases Response to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ "Same Love"|url=http://www.blackchristiannews.com/2014/01/christian-rapper-bizzle-releases-response-to-macklemore-ryan-lewis-same-love/|publisher=Black Christian News}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|last=Schroeder|first=Audra|title=This Christian rapper has his own 'Same Love,' and it's not exactly LGBT-friendly|url=http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/bizzle-same-love-response/|work=The Daily Dot}}</ref> The song is critical of the media in its promotion of homosexuality, stating that it is hypocritical to call for tolerance for same-sex relationships while at the same time branding opponents of homosexual behavior as "hateful".<ref>{{cite web|title=Bizzle – Same Love ( a Response) Lyrics|url=https://genius.com/Bizzle-same-love-a-response-lyrics|publisher=Genius.com}}</ref> The single takes issue with the analogy of gay rights with the African-American civil rights movement.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kyles|first=Yohance|title=Christian Rapper Bizzle Releases Response Track To Macklemore's "Same Love"|url=http://allhiphop.com/2014/01/30/christian-rapper-bizzle-releases-response-track-to-macklemores-same-love/|website=AllHipHop|date=January 30, 2014|access-date=February 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Cooper|first=Roman|title=Christian Rapper Bizzle Responds To Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love": Bizzle takes issue with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis comparing the LGBT struggle to the Black struggle.|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.27305/title.christian-rapper-bizzle-responds-to-macklemore-ryan-lewis-same-love-|magazine=HipHopDX}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Broderick|first=Ryan|title=BuzzFeed A Christian Rapper Recorded An Anti-Gay Version Of Macklemore's "Same Love" |date=January 31, 2014 |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/a-christian-rapper-recorded-an-anti-gay-version-of-macklemor|publisher=BuzzFeed LGBT}}</ref> It also encourages Christians who struggle with homosexual attractions to "fight the good fight".<ref>{{cite web|last=Kyles|first=Yohance|title=LISTEN: Christian Rapper Bizzle Releases Response to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love"|date=January 30, 2014|url=http://www.blackchristiannews.com/2014/01/christian-rapper-bizzle-releases-response-to-macklemore-ryan-lewis-same-love/|publisher=Black Christian News}}</ref>

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Three days after its release, the song garnered over 30,000 views on YouTube.<ref>{{cite news|title=Listen: Christian rapper Bizzle records homophobic rap response to ‘Same Love’|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/01/31/listen-christian-rapper-bizzle-records-homophobic-rap-response-to-same-love|newspaper=Pink News}}</ref> ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' called the track "very disturbing".<ref>{{cite news|title=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's 'Same Love' Gets Anti-Gay Makeover By Christian Rapper Bizzle|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/31/same-love-anti-gay-bizzle_n_4702483.html|work=The Huffington Post|accessdate=January 31, 2014}}</ref> ''[[The Advocate (LGBT magazine)|The Advocate]]'', a newspaper that represents the homosexual community, said Bizzle's single "uses the instrumental hook from Macklemore's 'Same Love' to say that LGBT people are sinful, violent, and just like pedophiles."<ref>{{cite web|last=Brydum|first=Sunnivie|title=WATCH: Christian Rapper's Antigay Response to 'Same Love'|url=http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/music/2014/01/31/watch-christian-rappers-antigay-response-same-love|publisher=The Advocate}}</ref> Bizzle has reported that he has received death threats because of the song, created a website that chronicles the backlash against him,<ref name="Galvan">{{cite web|last=Galvan|first=Kristine|title=Christian rapper receives death threats over a song|url=http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/24687124/2014/02/10/christian-rapper-recieves-death-threats-over-a-song|publisher=MyFoxHouston.com|accessdate=February 12, 2014}}</ref> and maintains that he is not homophobic but simply stating an opposing argument to that in popular media.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kyles|first=Yohance|title=Christian Rapper Bizzle Addresses His Macklemore Response, Jay Z Pushing The Gay Agenda, & Media Manipulation|url=http://allhiphop.com/2014/02/13/christian-rapper-bizzle-addresses-his-macklemore-response-jay-z-pushing-the-gay-agenda-media-manipulation/|website=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=February 14, 2014}}</ref>

===Justin Bieber Instagram handle controversy===


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Three days after its release, the song garnered over 30,000 views on YouTube.<ref>{{cite news|title=Listen: Christian rapper Bizzle records homophobic rap response to 'Same Love'|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/01/31/listen-christian-rapper-bizzle-records-homophobic-rap-response-to-same-love|newspaper=Pink News}}</ref> ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' called the track "very disturbing".<ref>{{cite news|title=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's 'Same Love' Gets Anti-Gay Makeover By Christian Rapper Bizzle|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/31/same-love-anti-gay-bizzle_n_4702483.html|work=HuffPost|access-date=January 31, 2014}}</ref> ''[[The Advocate (LGBT magazine)|The Advocate]]'', a newspaper that represents the LGBTQ+ community, said Bizzle's single "uses the instrumental hook from Macklemore's 'Same Love' to say that LGBT people are sinful, violent, and just like pedophiles."<ref>{{cite web|last=Brydum|first=Sunnivie|title=WATCH: Christian Rapper's Antigay Response to 'Same Love'|date=January 31, 2014|url=http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/music/2014/01/31/watch-christian-rappers-antigay-response-same-love|publisher=The Advocate}}</ref> Bizzle has reported that he has received death threats because of the song. He also created a website that chronicles the backlash against him<ref name="Galvan">{{cite web|last=Galvan|first=Kristine|title=Christian rapper receives death threats over a song|url=http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/24687124/2014/02/10/christian-rapper-recieves-death-threats-over-a-song|publisher=MyFoxHouston.com|access-date=February 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223020714/http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/24687124/2014/02/10/christian-rapper-recieves-death-threats-over-a-song|archive-date=February 23, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and maintained that he was not homophobic but simply stating an opposing argument to that in popular media.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kyles|first=Yohance|title=Christian Rapper Bizzle Addresses His Macklemore Response, Jay Z Pushing The Gay Agenda, & Media Manipulation|url=http://allhiphop.com/2014/02/13/christian-rapper-bizzle-addresses-his-macklemore-response-jay-z-pushing-the-gay-agenda-media-manipulation/|website=AllHipHop.com|date=February 13, 2014|access-date=February 14, 2014}}</ref>
On February 11, 2014, [[US Magazine]] reported that [[Justin Bieber]] had changed his Instagram handle to 'bizzle'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/justin-bieber-instagram-name-bizzle-for-now-2014112|title=Justin Bieber Changes Instagram Name to Bizzle "For Now"|work=[[US Magazine]]|publisher=[[Victoria Lasdon Rose]]|accessdate=February 18, 2014}}</ref> citing that "''the moniker ‘Bizzle’ actually belongs to a Christian rapper based in L.A.''"


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Bizzle became a Christian in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/bizzle-i-was-saved-after-pimping-pastors-daughter-christian-rapper-shares-testimony.html|title=Bizzle- I Was Saved After Pimping Pastor's Daughter; Christian Rapper Shares Testimony|first=Vincent|last=Funaro|date=March 24, 2014|website=The Christian Post}}</ref>


Felder was born and raised in Los Angeles. After 18 years of recording in Los Angeles,<ref name="Biography"/> Bizzle relocated to [[Houston]], [[Texas]], where he currently lives with his wife and two children.<ref name="Galvan"/>
After 18 years of recording in Los Angeles,<ref name="Biography"/> Bizzle relocated to [[Houston]], Texas. As of 2014, he resided with his wife and two children in Houston.<ref name="Galvan"/>


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*2018: ''Light Work'' (EP){{citation needed|date=December 2018}}
*2019: ''Light Work 2: Bars & Melodies''{{citation needed|date=October 2019}}
*2020: ''The Messenger 4''
*2021: ''Soul Therapy'' (EP)
*2023: ''Light Work 3''


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==External links==
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* {{Official website|1=http://godovermoney.com|name=God Over Money Records LLC Official Website}}
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Latest revision as of 21:25, 28 December 2024

For the former R&B pseudonym Bizzle, see Justin Bieber.
Not to be confused with Lethal Bizzle.

Bizzle
Birth nameMark Julian Felder
Also known asLavyss
Born (1983-07-21) July 21, 1983 (age 41)
Los Angeles, California
OriginHouston, Texas, U.S.
GenresHip hop, R&B, Christian hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, record producer, entrepreneur
Years active2004–present
LabelsGod Over Money
Websitewww.godovermoney.com

Mark Julian Felder[1] (born July 21, 1983), more commonly known as Bizzle, is an American Christian hip hop recording artist and entrepreneur.

In January 2010, Bizzle released "You Got Some Explaining to Do". The song criticizes rapper Jay-Z for negative references towards Jesus and Christianity in his music. Bizzle released his first mixtape, The Messenger, in March 2010. Shortly after the release, he founded God Over Money Records in Houston, Texas. Bizzle released his debut album, Tough Love & Parables, on June 21, 2011. It debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. The Good Fight was released on May 7, 2013 and debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Gospel Albums chart, No. 7 on Christian Albums, and No. 11 on Top Rap Albums. In 2013, Bizzle won Kingdom Choice Awards for Rap Single of The Year, Hip Hop Album of The Year, and Music Video of The Year.

Bizzle received media attention in 2014 when he released "Same Love (A Response)" in reaction to the pro-gay rights single "Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The song was controversial because it expressed opposition to homosexuality.

Life and career

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Early life

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Mark Felder was raised mostly by his mother in Los Angeles, California. His father stayed in Compton, California. His family was poor and lived in Section 8 housing.[2] Felder was approximately 13 years of age the first time he stepped in a music studio. Listening to Tupac, he began to establish a talent for writing rhymes.[2]

Felder put out five mixtapes and began circulating them in malls, clubs, radio stations and anywhere else he could. He opened for Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana during their I Can't Feel My Face tour.[2][3][4] He also opened for Lil Boosie.[5][better source needed]

Felder has stated that his "financial situation got so bad he was sleeping on a friend's floor and his car was a closet for his clothes".[6] Felder began selling drugs and became a pimp to fund his music career.[7][better source needed]

2004–08 L.A.V. Mixtapes

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Between 2004 and 2008, Bizzle released L.A.V. Mixtapes Volumes 1–5 in Southern California. He then released Dirty West Mixtapes 1 and 2 with J. Sin and 360 Records in Houston, Texas, and returned to California to release Certified Mixtape.[5][better source needed]

In 2005, he was offered a deal by 360 Records out of Houston and declined.[5] Two years later, Bizzle had been offered a deal by Barry Hankerson to sign with Blackground/Universal, but he also declined that offer.[5][better source needed]

Bizzle spent three years preparing his debut album Grind Pays.[5][better source needed]

2008–11 The Jay-Z diss, The Messenger trilogy & Tough Love & Parables

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The influence of Christianity prompted Bizzle's questioning of the imagery promoted through the music of rappers like Kanye West, Rick Ross, and Jay-Z.[8] On January 17, 2010 he released the track "You Got Some Explaining to Do". The song was directed towards Jay-Z, criticizing him for negative references towards Jesus in his lyrics.[9] The result of the diss song led Bizzle to being called the "Christian Rapper that dissed Jay Z".[5][better source needed] Overwhelmed by the positive response and media attention he received, Bizzle decided to make music that proclaimed a Christian message and exposed influences within the music industry that he believed to be negative.[5][better source needed]

Bizzle released his first Christian mixtape, The Messenger, on March 30, 2010 on DatPiff.[10] The Messenger 2: Delivered & The Messenger 3: Truth Music followed in 2010 & 2011 respectively.[citation needed]

Shortly after the release of "The Messenger", Bizzle founded God Over Money Records in Houston, Texas. Since its creation, the label has released eight mixtapes,[11] a collaborative album with artist Willie 'P-Dub' Moore Jr.,[12] and three full-length studio albums;[13] it has also signed two artists.[14][15][16]

Bizzle released his debut album, Tough Love & Parables, on June 21, 2011. It debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.[17] It appeared on the iTunes Store swoosh banner.[18]

2012–14 BoBW, The Good Fight and working with Boi-1da

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On February 7, 2012, Felder and Willie Moore, Jr. released Best of Both Worlds: The Album.[19] The album reached No. 5 on the iTunes Hip Hop/Rap Chart.[20]

On May 7, 2013, Bizzle released his second studio album, The Good Fight.[21] The album features production-works from Grammy-winning producer Boi-1da.[22][23] Its first single, "Soldier" was released January 26, 2013[24] and features No Malice and included a music video. Later singles were "Dear Hip-Hop"[25] and "My Confession" (featuring Sevin).[26] The Good Fight debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Gospel Albums chart, No. 7 on Christian Albums, No. 11 on Top Rap Albums,[27] and sold a total of 3,962 copies in its first week.[28][29] His previous works with Boi-1da include "Forgive Me" released on March 16, 2011[30] which features rapper MC Jin and "Lost and Found" on his collaborative mixtape Martyrs in the Making with Bumps INF.[citation needed] Bizzle stated that Boi-1da worked free of charge on the project.[7] The collaborative work between the two was highlighted in the 2012 September edition of XXL.[31]

Bizzle received nominations for Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of The Year at both the 2012[32][33] and 2014 Stellar Awards,[34][35] sharing the category with artists Derek Minor, Lecrae, and Thi'sl. He also received three nominations at the 2012[36][37] and 2013 Kingdom Choice Awards. Although he did not win any Kingdom Choice Awards in 2012, he won in 2013 for Rap Single of The Year, Hip Hop Album of The Year, and Music Video of The Year.[38]

"Same Love" controversy

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On January 28, 2014, Bizzle released a single entitled "Same Love (A Response)"[39] in reaction to the pro-gay rights single "Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. It opens with the rapper reciting a quotation from the Book of Timothy, then leads into the same instrumental track as Macklemore's original. [40] The song is critical of the media in its promotion of homosexuality, stating that it is hypocritical to call for tolerance for same-sex relationships while at the same time branding opponents of homosexual behavior as "hateful".[41] The single takes issue with the analogy of gay rights with the African-American civil rights movement.[42][43][44] It also encourages Christians who struggle with homosexual attractions to "fight the good fight".[45]

Three days after its release, the song garnered over 30,000 views on YouTube.[46] The Huffington Post called the track "very disturbing".[47] The Advocate, a newspaper that represents the LGBTQ+ community, said Bizzle's single "uses the instrumental hook from Macklemore's 'Same Love' to say that LGBT people are sinful, violent, and just like pedophiles."[48] Bizzle has reported that he has received death threats because of the song. He also created a website that chronicles the backlash against him[49] and maintained that he was not homophobic but simply stating an opposing argument to that in popular media.[50]

Personal life

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Bizzle became a Christian in 2008.[51]

After 18 years of recording in Los Angeles,[5] Bizzle relocated to Houston, Texas. As of 2014, he resided with his wife and two children in Houston.[49]

Discography

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Albums

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Mixtapes

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  • 2010: The Messenger
  • 2010: The Messenger 2: Delivered
  • 2010: Best of Both Worlds: The Mixtape
  • 2011: The Messenger 3: Truth Music
  • 2012: Martyrs In the Making (Bizzle and Bumps INF)
  • 2013: Martyrs In the Making 2 (Bizzle, Bumps INF, Flo and Selah the Corner)

Additional label releases

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  • 2010: Who is Mark James? (Bumps INF mixtape project)
  • 2011: Who is Mark James 2? (Bumps INF re-release)
  • 2012: Pain in Paragraphs (Bumps INF debut album)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mark Julian Felder". www.californiabirthindex.org.
  2. ^ a b c Felder, Mark. "Truth or Dare". My Step. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  3. ^ Reid, Shaheem (July 5, 2006). "Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana May Turn Upcoming Mixtape into Full LP". MTV News. Archived from the original on July 18, 2006. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
  4. ^ Reid, Shaheem (June 11, 2007). "Lil Wayne Plans His Own Leak; Cassidy's Live-From-Jail Rhymes". Mixtape Monday. MTV News. Archived from the original on April 12, 2008. Retrieved March 28, 2008.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Felder, Mark. "Biography". Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  6. ^ Thomasos, Christine. Rapper Bizzle Talks Finding Christ, Challenging Jay-Z, Kanye West for 'Glorifying Sin'. August 10, 2012. http://global.christianpost.com/news/rapper-bizzle-talks-finding-christ-challenging-jay-z-kanye-west-for-glorifying-sin-79845/#BDEl85EWaPTZtghU.99 Archived February 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ a b "Thomasos, Christine. February 27, 2013. Bizzle, Christian Rapper: God Provided After I Quit Chasing Money". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on June 22, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  8. ^ "Bizzle 'The Good Fight' Album Cover + Release Date". Ihiphopmusic.com. March 19, 2013. Archived from the original on October 24, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  9. ^ Thomasos, Christine. Rapper Bizzle Talks Finding Christ, Challenging Jay-Z, Kanye West for 'Glorifying Sin'. August 10, 2012. The Christian Post http://global.christianpost.com/news/rapper-bizzle-talks-finding-christ-challenging-jay-z-kanye-west-for-glorifying-sin-79845/ Archived February 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ "The Messenger Mixtape". March 30, 2010. Archived from the original on February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  11. ^ GOMRecords. "Mixtape Releases". GOMRecords. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  12. ^ GOMRecords. "Best of Both Worlds: The Album". GOMRecords. Archived from the original on February 24, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  13. ^ GOMRecords. "Album Releases". GOMRecords. Archived from the original on December 23, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  14. ^ Rood, Philip (April 6, 2011). "Bizzle's God Over Money Records Signs Bumps INF". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  15. ^ Sketch the Journalist. "No Joke: Bizzle's God Over Money Records Signs Bumps INF". The Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  16. ^ Sketch. "God Over Money signs Selah aka The Corner, announces GOM group album". Wade-O Radio. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  17. ^ "Bizzle – Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 25, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  18. ^ Rood, Philip (July 6, 2011). "Bizzle's Debut Album Featured on iTunes "Swoosh" Spot". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  19. ^ "Best Of Both Worlds: The Album". Amazon. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
  20. ^ Rapzilla (February 7, 2012). "Bizzle & Willie 'P-Dub' Moore Jr. 'BoBW:The Album' Tops 5 iTunes Hip Hop/Rap". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  21. ^ "Bizzle 'The Good Fight' Tracklisting & Production Credits Revealed". Rapzilla. May 7, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  22. ^ "Bizzle teams with Boi-1da for upcoming second studio album 'The Good Fight'". Rapzilla. February 20, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  23. ^ 'Bizzle Reveals The Good Fight Tracklist And Production Credits'. Wade-O Radio. 2013. http://wadeoradio.com/bizzle-reveals-the-good-fight-track-list-and-production-credits/ Archived August 10, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  24. ^ 'Bizzle – Soldier (Feat. No Malice)'. iTunes Store. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/soldier-feat.-no-malice-single/id597929475
  25. ^ "Bizzle – Dear Hip Hop (Prod. by Boi-1da)". Rapzilla. March 26, 2013. Archived from the original on July 5, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
  26. ^ "Bizzle – My Confession Ft. Sevin (Prod. by Boi-1da)". Rapzilla. April 30, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
  27. ^ Artists: Bizzle. Billboard
  28. ^ Patrick, Kris (May 20, 2013). "This Week's Billboard Top Gospel CDs: Tamela Mann #1, Bizzle Debuts at #2". Path Magazine.
  29. ^ Arbet, DeVante (May 15, 2013). "Bizzle's 'The Good Fight' Debuts at No. 2 On Billboard Gospel Chart". TheGospelGuru.com.
  30. ^ BIZZLE "FORGIVE ME" FT. JIN (PROD. BY BOI1DA). March 16, 2011. Rapzilla. http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/music/2979-bizzle-qforgive-meq-ft-jin-prod-by-boi1da
  31. ^ Sketch the Journalist. Houston Christian rapper Bizzle teams with Grammy-winning super producer Boi-1da (Drake/Eminem) for upcoming album. February 23, 2013. http://www.dasouth.com/news/24-news/10907-bizzle-teams-with-grammy-winning-super-producer-boi-1da-drakeeminem-for-upcoming-album
  32. ^ Remy, Logan (September 20, 2012). "2012 Stellar Awards Ballot Includes 116 Clique, Trip Lee, Flame, DA' T.R.U.T.H., Shai Linne and More". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  33. ^ Kingdom Broadcast Network. "The List of Nominees for 28th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards". KBN Live. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  34. ^ Stellar Awards. "29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Award Nominees (2013–2014)". Stellar Awards. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  35. ^ Rapzilla (October 28, 2013). "Lecrae, Bizzle, WLAK and More in Stellar Awards 2014". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  36. ^ DJ Wade-O. "Swoope, Andy Mineo & Bizzle Headline 2012 Kingdom Choice Award Nominees". Wade-O Radio. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  37. ^ Z180 Radio. "Chris Williams disses Corey Red? Nominees List". Z180 Radio. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  39. ^ "Singles ~ God Over Money Records". Archived from the original on March 10, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  40. ^ Schroeder, Audra. "This Christian rapper has his own 'Same Love,' and it's not exactly LGBT-friendly". The Daily Dot.
  41. ^ "Bizzle – Same Love ( a Response) Lyrics". Genius.com.
  42. ^ Kyles, Yohance (January 30, 2014). "Christian Rapper Bizzle Releases Response Track To Macklemore's "Same Love"". AllHipHop. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  43. ^ Cooper, Roman. "Christian Rapper Bizzle Responds To Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love": Bizzle takes issue with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis comparing the LGBT struggle to the Black struggle". HipHopDX.
  44. ^ Broderick, Ryan (January 31, 2014). "BuzzFeed A Christian Rapper Recorded An Anti-Gay Version Of Macklemore's "Same Love"". BuzzFeed LGBT.
  45. ^ Kyles, Yohance (January 30, 2014). "LISTEN: Christian Rapper Bizzle Releases Response to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love"". Black Christian News.
  46. ^ "Listen: Christian rapper Bizzle records homophobic rap response to 'Same Love'". Pink News.
  47. ^ "Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's 'Same Love' Gets Anti-Gay Makeover By Christian Rapper Bizzle". HuffPost. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  48. ^ Brydum, Sunnivie (January 31, 2014). "WATCH: Christian Rapper's Antigay Response to 'Same Love'". The Advocate.
  49. ^ a b Galvan, Kristine. "Christian rapper receives death threats over a song". MyFoxHouston.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  50. ^ Kyles, Yohance (February 13, 2014). "Christian Rapper Bizzle Addresses His Macklemore Response, Jay Z Pushing The Gay Agenda, & Media Manipulation". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  51. ^ Funaro, Vincent (March 24, 2014). "Bizzle- I Was Saved After Pimping Pastor's Daughter; Christian Rapper Shares Testimony". The Christian Post.
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