NLE The Great is confident in his faith and knowledge of the Bible, despite Jonathan Majors seemingly disagreeing with his interpretation of the book. The artist formerly known as NLE Choppa addressed the controversial actor’s suggestion that he read the holy text again to gain a better understanding.
The two men joined Kirk Franklin for an episode of Den Of Kings, which also featured Dr. Jay Barnett, KevOnStage, and Ray J. At one point, the Memphis artist discussed his disdain for how people “praise the son more than the father,” referring to Jesus Christ and God. “If we are men made in the likeness, Jesus is our brother,” he said. “Why would I drop down and praise my brother instead of praising my father? And that goes back to honoring your parents.”
Majors chimed in to challenge NLE’s point. “Have you read the Bible?” he asked, to which NLE said he reads and listens to it. “I would say read it again.” NLE seemed turned off by the suggestion and took his frustrations with Majors to social media.
In a now-deleted post, he wrote “READ IT AGAIN” in the caption and included photos of himself praying, a photo with Majors, and screenshots of three Bible verses. He also shared the photo of himself and Majors in his Instagram story and added the caption “The eyes. They never lie Chico [smirk emoji].” It is unclear why he chose to delete the post, but it was evident that he and the Creed III actor stood on opposing sides.
NLE underwent a significant transformation this past summer. He shaved his head, committed his life to his faith, and changed his name from NLE Choppa to NLE The Great. He shared a track titled “Messiah (Devil’s Diss)” under his new moniker and wrote a letter to his past self.
“Thank you. Your efforts didn’t go in vain in any way, shape or form. Your hard work toward getting in alignment is the reason I’m able to write this right now. A soldier is what you are. Even though it was rough—literally blood, sweat and tears went into this journey—I’m proud to say it was worth it. A chapter of my life is closing,” he wrote.
“Restoration in a chapter of my life is beginning. The one. Any way for me to be able to be the word of the Most Highest—to detach from the old, you welcome the new. I am honored, I am grateful, I am ready. I am made whole. All praise be to Allah. Thank you, Bryson. Amen.”