LuMar "Lu" Bennett
"My artistry mission is to help others develop their foundation of faith and heal, in hopes of sustaining joy and clarity of mind through faith-based socially-conscious content. REAL BAG speaks to vital aspects of life that I believe are essential for overall wellness, awareness and camaraderie. Overall wellness and awareness includes but is not limited to being spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically connected. My hope is to play a role in uniting humanity by way of exuding light and love, so we may all grow into the purest versions of ourselves collectively."
Soulful. Unique. Talented. Spiritual.
-lu bennett
GET TO KNOW ME
Lu grew up in church but began his musical journey in 2010, writing secular rap as a teenager. During his junior year of high school, he gained recognition when Kentucky State University invited him to open for Waka Flocka and Travis Porter at their homecoming concert, expanding his platform in his hometown.
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After graduating high school in 2012, Lu put his music career on hold to focus on his education. He enrolled at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in 2017. However, during his final semester, Lu endured a traumatic experience that plunged him into depression and suicidal thoughts. Drawing on his faith and upbringing as a preacher’s son, he ultimately embraced God’s calling to minister through music, turning his pain into purpose.
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Since then, Lu has used Christian Rap as a tool to unify and inspire. Throughout the course of his career, he has released numerous musical works, headlined events, and ministered with several marquee artists, including Charles Clark, Josiah Russell, K-Drama, Kimberly Michelle Prince, Sanina Barber, and Gene Hoskins. His performances have taken him across Kentucky, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, and beyond.
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Lu’s mission is to reach broken individuals through the power of testimony and storytelling. By aligning his passion with his purpose, he shares his journey to shed light on the greatest story ever told—the gospel of Jesus Christ.
LuMar Bennett aka Lu Bennett is a Christian Rap Artist, Songwriter, Licensed Christian Minister, Youth Bible Teacher, Mentor and Speaker. He is originally from Frankfort, KY and currently resides in Durham, NC with his wife and son. Lu is not only supremely creative, but educated as well, obtaining his Bachelor's of Science in Hospitality Management from Western Kentucky University in 2017, Masters of Management and Leadership from Campbellsville University in 2020, and Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy from Campbellsville University in 2023.
