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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marvin Sapp Claims He's Received Phone Calls With This Frightening Twist Following Backlash For Trapping His Congregation to Give $40K
The viral video of Marvin Sapp infamously telling the church ushers to 'close the doors' until $40,000 was raised is still being shared across the internet. However, not everyone is joking about the clip. On Monday, during an interview on 'The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,' the controversial gospel singer attempted to clear up the situation and added that there have been many threats on his life since the video was shared online. 'People have called my church and cussed me out. My staff are afraid because I've received death threats,' said Sapp. 'People have come to our campus. They have come to my church to try to cause problems, issues, (and) challenges.' He further explained that this video was taken last year and that the offering wasn't for him, 'This was a service that happened last August... People took issue with me saying shut the doors. Understand I never said lock the doors... Shutting doors means people still have the ability to go in and out.' Sapp also admitted that he was more 'assertive' than he should've been and he apologizes for that. He also doubled down on his claim that the money was not for him, saying, 'Not a dime of that money came to me.' This is the second time the 'Never Would Have Made It' singer has addressed the viral video. Last week, in a statement on Facebook, he also gave context about his request for money. He wrote in the post, 'Some have taken issue with a particular moment when I instructed the ushers, rather firmly, to close the doors during the offering. To those unfamiliar with the church context or who may not regularly attend worship gatherings this has been misinterpreted as holding people hostage as well as offensive. That was never my intent.' For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Absolutely Losing It After A Pastor Had Ushers Lock The Doors And Demanded $40K From His Congregation
So, this is Marvin Sapp. He's a gospel singer and pastor known for the 2007 hit song "Never Would Have Made It." Recently, a July 2024 clip resurfaced of Marvin preaching at the 109th Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, and people are finding it very polarizing. After he explained he just paid $2000 for renewing his ordination and licensing, Marvin asked the congregation for donations in a manner that didn't sit right with many people. "There's 1000 of you tonight, and those that are watching... it's a 1000 that are watching online," he said. "If I get a 1000 online to give this, if I get a 1000 in the sanctuary to give this — that's 40,0000 dollars tonight. I'm challenging each of you down here to give a $20 seed." While paying tithe (or giving 10% of your income as an offering to support the church and clergy) is a traditional practice in many Pentecostal churches, the viral clip received a lot of backlash for his delivery. One person said, "lmfao, Marvin Sapp ain't never been wrapped too tight, so I'm not surprised that he held that congregation hostage until they gave $40K. NEVER WOULD'VE PAAAAAAAAID IT." "Marvin Sapp was OUT OF ORDER. I would have immediately dialed 911 as I walked toward the exit. You gone open these doors, or you're catching a false imprisonment charge," another person wrote. This person suggested, "Marvin Sapp is clearly HUSTLING his congregation for 40k— and using God's name to do it. he's calling for the doors to be locked? that's not faith, that's a shakedown and a false prophet. someone had a bill to pay, and it wasn't to the church." Even viral creators like KevOnStage and notkaltonbanks joined in the conversation, making comedic videos about what it would be like to interact with the ushers closing the doors. @KevOnStage/ @notkarltonbanks / Well, the viral clip and the discourse got back to Marvin and he responded to the backlash, more or less doubling down on his methods to raise $40,000 by locking the doors. On his Facebook page, Marvin said in the lengthy response, "Some have taken issue with a particular moment when I instructed the ushers, rather firmly, to close the doors during the offering. To those unfamiliar with the church context or who may not regularly attend worship gatherings this has been misinterpreted as holding people hostage as well as offensive. That was never my intent." "The truth is, when finances are being received in any worship gathering, it is one of the most vulnerable and exposed times for both the finance and security teams. Movement during this sacred exchange can be distracting and, at times, even risky. My directive was not about control it was about creating a safe, focused, and reverent environment for those choosing to give, and for those handling the resources." "Unfortunately, in this social media age, snippets are easily shared without context, and assumptions are quickly made without understanding the full picture. Conferences have budgets. Churches have budgets. And people have budgets. As the assigned ministerial gift for this international gathering, one of my responsibilities was to help raise the conference budget. That's not manipulation, it's stewardship." Marvin continued by giving "biblical context" by citing Chronicles 29 from the Bible, referencing that people once gave "gold, silver, bronze, iron, and precious stones" and never focused on the specific amounts given. In the end, Marvin hoped his explanation would give context to the viral clip, and several people (with religious ties) did come to his defense. But, alas, the jokes and criticism are still going strong. You can watch the actual moment for yourself here at the 3:30:30 mark, and share your thoughts.
Express Tribune
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
"Marvin Sapp responds after viral video shows him urging $40K donation
Marvin Sapp, gospel singer and pastor, is under scrutiny after a viral video showed him urging a congregation to donate $40,000, with critics accusing him of holding worshippers "hostage." The footage, taken at the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Convention in Baltimore, shows Sapp instructing ushers to 'close the doors' while attendees contributed financially. "There's 1,000 of you. I said close them doors. Ushers, close the doors," Sapp is heard saying. He then challenges attendees to "sow a $20 seed," while some were seen contributing $100 bills. The incident sparked backlash on social media. Critics accused Sapp of using high-pressure tactics, with one user posting, 'That's not faith, that's a shakedown.' Another wrote, 'He's hustling his congregation for $40K in God's name.' Sapp, who previously performed at Sean "Diddy" Combs' 50th birthday party, responded via Facebook, denying allegations of coercion. "My directive was not about control," he wrote. "It was about creating a safe, focused, and reverent environment for those choosing to give." He explained that collecting donations can be a "vulnerable and exposed" time for both the finance and security teams. Despite the controversy, Sapp remains a respected gospel artist, with his hit song "Never Would Have Made It" being praised by celebrities and athletes like DJ Reed and Dwight Gooden. However, the debate over his fundraising tactics continues.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gospel star Marvin Sapp responds to criticism over donation request, order to close doors
Renowned gospel artist Marvin Sapp is responding to criticism over a resurfaced clip that shows him telling church ushers to close the doors while asking for donations in what some say was an overly aggressive move. The controversy stems from a viral video in which Sapp speaks in front of the congregation at the 109th Pentecostal Assemblies for the World Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, in July. In the video, he called on churchgoers in the building −and those watching online − to help raise $40,000 by giving $20 each. "Ushers close the doors," the "Praise Him In Advance" singer said repeatedly. "There's 1,000 of you tonight, and ... it's 1,000 watching online. This is a small seed." Additionally, he asked preachers standing beside him to give a $100 contribution: "Giving is worship," he said. Sapp is responding to criticism over the hard sell, arguing that it's been taken out of context. Here's what you need to know about the controversy. Although collecting donations, or tithes, has long been a tradition in Black churches, the video has sparked plenty of interest, with memes, parodies, and criticism abounding on social media. "Marvin Sapp would be getting Marvin SLAPPED if he held me hostage for money when he could go in the studio and make my annual salary in a couple months.," one X user joked. "That ain't the work of the Lord." "NEVER WOULD'VE PAAAAAAAAID IT," another user wrote, referencing the Grammy-nominated singer's popular song, "Never Would Have Made It." Comedian KevOnStage made a skit of an usher shaking him down for cash before leaving the building. In a statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Sapp provided additional context behind his request for money. He said that as a minister, fundraising was part of his job at the international convention, calling it "stewardship" rather than "manipulation." "Some have taken issue with a particular moment when I instructed the ushers, rather firmly, to close the doors during the offering," Sapp wrote. "To those unfamiliar with the church context or who may not regularly attend worship gatherings this has been misinterpreted as holding people hostage as well as offensive. That was never my intent." He continued to say that "finances are being received in any worship gathering" and that "it is one of the most vulnerable and exposed times for both the finance and security teams." "Movement during this sacred exchange can be distracting and, at times, even risky," he said. "My directive was not about control it was about creating a safe, focused, and reverent environment for those choosing to give, and for those handling the resources." Ushers at Marvin Sapp's church — Kevín (@KevOnStage) March 27, 2025 Marvin Sapp: that'll be $40,000The congregation: Forty thousand?!?! — Belly Rowland (@YourboyDonell) March 27, 2025 Marvin Sapp: *Locs us in church to "raise" $40k"Me: *Calls 911* *Stands up in the crowd talking over Marvin Sapp* "Yes, Police? Marvin Sapp is holding 3,000 ppl hostage at this church for $40k. Send help." — The Rama Don (@Sufi_Cuhz) March 27, 2025 Marvin Sapp ' Usher close those doors'Me — B Easy (@GetEmEasy) March 27, 2025 So you mean to tell me at Marvin Sapp's church they locked the congregation in until they collectively tithed $40,000???! — Muted. Argue with yourself. (@___inCANdescent) March 28, 2025 Marvin Sapp: If you are watching online I need you to give 20 dollarsMe: — (@nostalgia_lite) March 27, 2025 Me if the usher at Marvin Sapp church won't move away from the door when I try to leave — 🏁Saint Travail 🇵🇦 (@WavyHardaway) March 27, 2025 Marvin Sapp was OUT OF ORDER. I would have immediately dialed 911 as I walked toward the exit. You gone open these doors, or you're catching a false imprisonment charge. — 🪩 MADAM THIQUE & COZY 🪩 (@ABitOfKwansLife) March 27, 2025 Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Gospel star Marvin Sapp responds to backlash over $40,000 fund request
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Had A Lot To Say After Pastor Marvin Sapp Told Ushers To "Close The Doors" While Asking For $40K From The Congregation
So, this is Marvin Sapp. He's a gospel singer and pastor known for the 2007 hit song "Never Would Have Made It." Recently, a July 2024 clip resurfaced of Marvin preaching at the 109th Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, and people are finding it very polarizing. After he explained he just paid $2000 for renewing his ordination and licensing, Marvin asked the congregation for donations in a manner that didn't sit right with many people. "There's 1000 of you, I said, close them doors. Ushers, close the doors. Close the doors. Close the doors," he said. "We all gone leave together." "Y'all ain't going no place but to the restaurant." "There's 1000 of you tonight, and those that are watching... it's a 1000 that are watching online," he said. "If I get a 1000 only to give this, if I get a 1000 in the sanctuary to give this — that's 40,0000 dollars tonight. I'm challenging each of you down here to give a $20 seed." While paying tithe (or giving 10% of your income as an offering to support the church and clergy) is a traditional practice in many Pentecostal churches, the viral clip received a lot of backlash for his delivery. One person said, "lmfao, Marvin Sapp ain't never been wrapped too tight, so I'm not surprised that he held that congregation hostage until they gave $40K. NEVER WOULD'VE PAAAAAAAAID IT." "Marvin Sapp was OUT OF ORDER. I would have immediately dialed 911 as I walked toward the exit. You gone open these doors, or you're catching a false imprisonment charge," another person wrote. This person suggested, "Marvin Sapp is clearly HUSTLING his congregation for 40k— and using God's name to do it. he's calling for the doors to be locked? that's not faith, that's a shakedown and a false prophet. someone had a bill to pay, and it wasn't to the church." Even viral creators like KevOnStage and notkaltonbanks joined in the conversation, making comedic videos about what it would be like to interact with the ushers closing the doors. @KevOnStage/ @notkarltonbanks / Well, the viral clip and the discourse got back to Marvin and he responded to the backlash, more or less doubling down on his methods to raise $40,000 by locking the doors. On his Facebook page, Marvin said in the lengthy response, "Some have taken issue with a particular moment when I instructed the ushers, rather firmly, to close the doors during the offering. To those unfamiliar with the church context or who may not regularly attend worship gatherings this has been misinterpreted as holding people hostage as well as offensive. That was never my intent." "The truth is, when finances are being received in any worship gathering, it is one of the most vulnerable and exposed times for both the finance and security teams. Movement during this sacred exchange can be distracting and, at times, even risky. My directive was not about control it was about creating a safe, focused, and reverent environment for those choosing to give, and for those handling the resources." "Unfortunately, in this social media age, snippets are easily shared without context, and assumptions are quickly made without understanding the full picture. Conferences have budgets. Churches have budgets. And people have budgets. As the assigned ministerial gift for this international gathering, one of my responsibilities was to help raise the conference budget. That's not manipulation, it's stewardship." Marvin continued by giving "biblical context" by citing Chronicles 29 from the Bible, referencing that people once gave "gold, silver, bronze, iron, and precious stones" and never focused on the specific amounts given. In the end, Marvin hoped his explanation would give context to the viral clip, and several people (with religious ties) did come to his defense. But, alas, the jokes and criticism are still going strong. You can watch the actual moment for yourself here at the 3:30:30 mark, and share your thoughts.
