Miles Minnick Does an Alter Call at Rolling Loud Cali 2025 [Viral Video]

Christian hip-hop artist Miles Minnick broke new ground at Rolling Loud, the world’s largest hip-hop music festival, becoming the first solo Christian rapper to perform on its stage. During his set, Minnick took a bold step by leading an altar call, delivering on a line from his song Sober: “Hey, I’m not gon' tone it down, mess around and do an altar call at Rolling Loud.”

As his track Christlike played, Minnick invited attendees to raise their hands in response to a prayer and offered them a chance to accept Christ—an uncommon sight at a mainstream music festival.

Minnick was joined on stage by Lecrae, DJ Mal Ski, CJ Emulous, and Tommy Zuko. His set was well received by the crowd, marking a significant moment for faith-based artists in the hip-hop scene. This altar call has gained millions of views across social media bringing a lot of attention what's important, and that's salvation through Jesus Christ.

Watch the full Rolling Loud performance below:

@MilesMinnick‬ performing at Rolling Loud California '25 Curated by Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler

Why Miles Minnick's Alter Call is a Big Deal

It is essential for lost souls to be saved through the grace of Jesus Christ because without Him, humanity remains separated from God, bound by sin and unable to attain righteousness on its own. The grace of Jesus is the unearned, unmerited favor of God that offers forgiveness, transformation, and eternal life to anyone who believes. Through His sacrifice on the cross, Jesus paid the debt of sin we could never repay, offering a path to reconciliation with God not based on our works, but on His love and mercy. This grace is not only a lifeline—it is the only way to true peace, purpose, and salvation.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."

This passage is foundational to understanding why salvation through Jesus Christ is essential and transformative. Here's an elaboration based on this scripture:

Salvation Through Jesus: A Gift of Grace, Not a Reward of Effort

Ephesians 2:8–9 emphasizes a central truth of the Christian faith: salvation is not something we can earn, deserve, or achieve through our own efforts. Instead, it is a gift freely given by God, accessed through faith in Jesus Christ.

This matters deeply for several reasons:

1. Human Effort Falls ShortScripture teaches that all have sinned and fall short of God’s standard (Romans 3:23). No amount of good deeds or moral behavior can bridge the gap between a holy God and a sinful humanity. Ephesians 2:9 reminds us that salvation is “not by works, so that no one can boast.” If salvation could be earned, it would lead to pride and self-righteousness—exactly what God seeks to save us from.

2. Grace Puts the Focus on God’s MercyThe phrase “it is by grace you have been saved” shows that salvation flows entirely from God's mercy and love. Grace means unmerited favor. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross paid the price for sin—not because we were worthy, but because God is loving. This grace removes the burden of trying to be “good enough” and instead invites us to trust fully in Christ’s finished work.

3. Faith is the Means, Not the MeritSalvation comes “through faith”—not as a transaction but as trust. Faith is how we receive the gift, not something we contribute. It's the open hands that receive what God is already offering. In Jesus, God provides a way for anyone—regardless of past failures or present struggles—to be reconciled to Him.

4. It Levels the Playing FieldBecause salvation is not based on human merit, no one has a spiritual advantage over another. The most religious person and the most broken sinner both come to the cross on equal terms: in need of grace. This demolishes pride and fosters humility and gratitude.

   
   

Salvation through Jesus is the only way to be made right with God, not because of narrow thinking, but because He is the only one who could do what we could not—live a sinless life and die in our place. Ephesians 2:8–9 doesn’t just explain how we’re saved; it shows why it matters: because without grace, we are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1), and only Jesus can make us alive.