Ciara’s Gospel Performance Sparks Critics’ Backlash, Monica, Tina and More Call for Her Defense

Pop-R&B singer Ciara guest-starred this month on the gospel song “Altar (Remix)” by Christian hip-hop artist Hulvey.

While this turned out to be one among CiCi’s “favorite features” she’s ever done, web fans aren’t too pleased with the seemingly secular artist singing to the Lord.

However, despite the questionable comments, fans and friends, including fellow singers Monica and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, stepped in to defend her and have a good time the brand new song.

One he said“I really like this song. She has to sing and perform this song, God, you are as wonderful as I am.” Another wrote: “Oh my god!!! @ciara we need more stuff like this from you! So cool, so beautiful! This is a hit.”

“Altar Remix with Hulvey and Ciara is not good! Light cannot have fellowship with darkness. They confuse infants in Christ!” one person wrote on X.

Spiritual Word sent in regards to the response, during which many individuals suggested that the “Goodies” singer had “nothing to do with gospel songs.”

The second post read: “We hear Hulvey and Ciara working together, Ciara MUST disown and condemn every ungodly Dirty Dancing music video and social media post for starters. We should not ignore her being a stumbling block and cause confusion for young people, adults and the Body of Christ.”

Some read the criticism and asked who died and made them Peter on the Pearly Gates.

“The debate on whether someone (can) praise God or not is crazy to me! As far as I remember, there were no perfect people in the Bible,” one person wrote, while one other asked, “But Michelle could? You choose,” referring to Destiny’s Child singer and gospel artist Michelle Williams.

One fan said: “Snoop (Dogg) did an entire gospel album and you guys didn’t even bat an eyelid at it. LEAVE YOUR AUNT ALONE.”

Another listener added, “Well, don’t ask her to pray then, since y’all are so dense,” referring to the prayer that led Ciara to her husband, Russell Wilson. She and the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback have been married for seven years and have three biological children, in addition to Ciara’s son from a previous relationship.

However, the 2 Atlanta legends took to social media to have a good time their friend’s song.

Tiny, who co-wrote the Grammy-winning song “Scrubs,” responded to a video post Ciara product of her singing the hit song: “I absolutely love this song!!!”

“People these days have a problem with everything,” wrote Monica, also referred to as “Goonica,” who honed her skills as a church singer. “That’s why you have to do what works for you, and that’s what she did, and that’s why she continues to excel! Have a great Sunday. Have a great day, you deserve it!”

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, former Cheetah Girl and R&B singer 3LW, now married to gospel superstar Israel Houghton, also spoke out, posting three “hallelujah” hand emojis and writing again, “That’s right (fire emoji).”

Ciara and Russell have been very open and demonstrative about their faith. While talking about his relationship together with his wife’s oldest son in an interview, Wilson said he believes God told him to be in young Future’s life when he first met him when he was just a few months old.

At the identical time that God was talking to Wilson, he also appeared to be talking to Ciara. In 2019, the singer who topped the chart with “Promise” told Angie Martinez how she prayed for Wilson.

“I prayed for a God-fearing man. I prayed for discernment. I prayed for wisdom, to really learn from the wisdom that I have gained from the experience that I am going through,” she shared.

She continued, “I prayed for a man who loved children, because of course I have a son, if you want to love me, you have to love him. I prayed for a man who was also worldly. Because I love exploring, someone who would build my world was important to me. I was ready to get promoted!”

Another way Ciara shows her faith is by consistently praising God for her seemingly blissful marriage and family. Last July, the 2 celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary with a romantic trip to Japan. On that day, she shared a post noting how essential their bond was.

“In the Bible, the number 7 represents the complete and complete world. My heart is complete and stuffed with gratitude for the love we share. I even have the whole lot I need and need in you. Happy seventh anniversary @DangeRussWilson. Thank you for loving me the best way you do. I really like you very much,” she said he wrote.

Wilson has at all times kept his fingers crossed for his wife, who was heavily criticized in 2023 for wearing a sheer mesh dress to Vanity Fair’s 2023 Oscars party.

“Keep the pressure on the baby,” he wrote in her comments section after heavy online mockery.

But surprisingly, this is not the primary time Ciara has appeared on a Christian song.

In addition to “Altar (Remix)”, she also appeared in “Despite me” in 2020 and Maverick City”Inclusive and One”, which also featured American drummer Harolddd and rapper Rapsody in 2021.