Nasty C Shares His Reasons for Leaving Church: “I end up feeling like the devil.” The South African hip-hop artist Nasty C has opened up about his personal journey with spirituality, success, and his discomfort in religious environments, explaining why he has decided to stop going to church, despite the meaningful experiences he once found there.
Nasty C Shares His Reasons for Leaving Church: “I end up feeling like the devil”In a revealing conversation with Nyasha Michelle, the noted rapper shared that attending church has transformed into a challenging experience for him. He indicated that his presence, rather than blending into the worship environment, often diverts attention from the collective spirituality of the gathering to the person in the spotlight.
“I can’t go to church, and that sucks,” Nasty C remarked. “Because of how I feel when I’m in church.”
The rapper emphasized that his concerns are not rooted in religious beliefs but arise from the way fellow worshippers respond upon recognizing him. He expressed discomfort at the glances and discreet attempts to capture his image, which detract from the focus on worship and prayer.
“I end up feeling like the devil because everyone is turning around looking at me instead of praying,” he explained. He noted that the atmosphere often feels pressured, as many attendees seem more interested in seeking a snapshot with him than in participating in the spiritual gathering.
“People are not really praying,” he continued. “People are just rushing for this thing to end so they can come swing me for pictures. That’s weird. I don’t think that should happen in that environment.”
For the artist from Durban, the church represents a space for contemplation and sanctity, and he finds that the attention he attracts disrupts this intended function. Consequently, he has reluctantly chosen to refrain from attending, even though he feels a deep sense of loss. “That’s why I can’t go to church anymore,” he concluded.
