Forrest Frank's Open Verse Challenge Goes Viral
Forrest Frank’s “Jesus Is Alive” Open Verse Challenge Turns Into Viral CHH Movement
Forrest Frank has once again found a way to merge social media culture with faithbased music, this time through his viral “Jesus Is Alive” open verse challenge. The challenge encouraged artists, rappers, singers, and creators to record their own verses over the upbeat track and post them online using Forrest’s sound.
The response was massive. Artists from across Christian hip-hop, worship music, and even mainstream entertainment jumped into the challenge, helping the trend spread quickly across TikTok and Instagram. Some described the challenge as having “the CHH community moving,” while noting creators from nearly every corner of the genre participated.
The 20 Artists Forrest Frank Chose
The challenge eventually evolved into the release of JESUS IS ALIVE VOL. 1, a collaborative project featuring 20 selected entries and remixes. Several artists regularly heard on LF Radio made the final cut, including 1K Phew, WHATUPRG, Anike, and Limoblaze.
The full list of featured artists on the project includes:
- LOST & FOUND
- Kijan Boone
- Mike Malagies
- 1K Phew
- WHATUPRG
- Donnie Wahlberg
- Vic Lucas x Limoblaze
- Jimmy Levy
- Marcus Rogers
- ZVC
- Reagan James
- Bryston Gray
- Julia Poe
- Anike
- Brenno
- Griffin McCoy
- Marissa
- aftrhght
- Nate Period
- Forrest Frank solo version
One of the most talked about appearances came from Donnie Wahlberg, whose participation surprised both CHH fans and mainstream audiences alike. Rapzilla noted that his verse about faith and his journey toward Christ became one of the most viral moments tied to the challenge.
CHH Artists Making Noise Through the Challenge
The challenge also became a major spotlight moment for independent Christian hip hop artists. Some highlighted names like Anike, Vic Lucas, Brenno, Kijan Boone, LOST & FOUND, and aftrhght were among the standout submissions gaining traction online.
For LF Radio listeners, the challenge served as another reminder of how influential CHH has become in shaping modern Christian music culture online. Artists who have long been staples within the Christian rap scene suddenly found themselves reaching much broader audiences through Forrest Frank’s platform and viral reach.
What Else Forrest Frank Has Been Doing Musically
Beyond the open verse challenge, Forrest Frank has continued one of the biggest runs in Christian music. His recent projects Child of God and Child of God II helped establish him as one of the fastest growing artists in the genre, with songs like “GOOD DAY,” “OKAY!,” and “Your Way’s Better” becoming major streaming successes.
He also recently launched the duo Party Wave alongside Noah Hayden, releasing the project Dawn Patrol earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Forrest’s upcoming “Jesus Generation Tour” has already generated massive demand, with reports of arena sellouts and hundreds of thousands of tickets sold. The tour includes support from artists like Tori Kelly and Cory Asbury.
What to Expect From Forrest Frank in the Rest of 2026
The release of JESUS IS ALIVE VOL. 1 may only be the beginning. Rapzilla reported that Forrest has already hinted at a possible VOL. 2, suggesting the open verse movement could continue throughout the year.
Fans can also expect Forrest to remain heavily active on social media, where much of his viral growth has happened. Between the continuing success of the “Jesus Generation Tour,” new collaborations, and his ability to create highly shareable faith-centered music moments, Forrest appears positioned to remain one of the defining voices in Christian music throughout the rest of 2026.