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Sherman Man Combines Christianity & Hip Hop

Zach Ayappa is a 23 year old with a lot of passion for two things in particular: hip hop and God. The rapper goes by 'Momma's Boy' - it's a name that lends to starting conversation about his adoption, a topic he raps about along with Christianity. Ayappa hails from Sherman and brings his performances to churches around central Illinois. We caught up with him for an interview and performance at  a baptist church on Springfield's east side: 

Rachel Otwell of the Illinois Times is a former NPR Illinois reporter.