![]() To learn more, and get involved, visit www.ripmedicaldebt. Founded in 2014 by two former collections industry executive, Craig Antico & Jerry Ashton, RIP rose to national prominence on an episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver that has been viewed almost 10 million times, where RIP facilitated the erasure of $15M in medical debt for only $60,000. RIP Medical Debt is a nonprofit organization that allows generous donors and organizations to erase the debt of Americans whose lives have been destroyed by unjust medical debt. He will be releasing his second single, “I Got It” this summer. has become a national name and has been nominated for 5 Stellar Awards and held the #1 spot for Radio Airplay according to Billboard for a total of 10 weeks. Since the release of his freshman album, LIVE FREE, just under a year ago, Pastor Mike, Jr. is a native of Birmingham, and Senior Pastor of Rock City Church named one of the fastest-growing churches in the south by Outreach Magazine. Most recently, the church made headlines for being the first testing site for COVID-19 on the west side of Birmingham and for giving away over 2,000 masks to churches reopening during May.īlacksmoke Music Worldwide Recording Artist Pastor Mike McClure, Jr. Most people are familiar with Pastor Mike, Jr., for his daily television show and work through “The Rock.” The church is known for its massive outreach programs and for taking over Central Park Christian School. I pray this blessing helps families navigate this difficult and uncertain time.” had the following to say, “I partnered with a Medical Debt Collection Agency (RIP MEDICAL DEBT) and took the proceeds from my album sales and paid the debt off. When asked about this endeavor, Pastor Mike, Jr. This debt cancellation is a gift provided in partnership with RIP Medical Debt, a 501(c)(3) charity and is not considered earned income or taxable. Residents who are recipients of this generous gift will no longer have an obligation to pay their referenced debt to anyone now or at any time in the future. This gift of debt abolishment on outstanding medical debts for Birmingham residents is a no-strings- attached gift. Pastor Mike Jr., said this is the first time since 2006, 2007 that someone won Artist of the Year, back to back. ![]() ![]() ![]() He’s won 11 Stellar Music Awards in the last three years. of Rock City Church using the proceeds from his Billboard chart topping debut album, LIVE FREE, partnered with a medical debt collection agency, RIP Medical Debt, to pay off close to $1 million worth of medical debt for local Birmingham residents. ( WIAT) The hits keep coming for Pastor Mike McClure Jr. Most notably LIVE FREE landed the #1 album spot on the Gospel Billboard charts just 4 weeks after release!Īnd the rest of the story is being written and unfolding.Blacksmoke Music Worldwide Recording Artist Pastor Mike McClure, Jr. To date B!G has received more than 10 million streams. “B!G” the single from LIVE FREE, receives over 1.5 million plays a week on streaming platforms and has been #1 Most Added Song at Gospel and R&B Radio. His Stellar Awards and Dove Awards performances drew wide audience reaction and internet engagement. His concert dates are numerous with standout performances at Praise in the Park, TSU Homecoming Kick-Off, and WXOK Anniversary Celebration, and iHeart Media annual Hallelujah Summer Jam. Pastor of the Rock City Church, one of the fastest growing congregations in the United States. PMJ calls Birmingham home where he proudly and distinctly serves as Sr. That was followed by the release of “I Got It” which won fans in both Gospel, HipHop, and R&B genres making its way to number 20 on the HipHop radio charts. Billboard crowned “B!G”, his first single, was the Gospel Airplay song for the year 2020 maintaining the top spot at Gospel radio for 9 consecutive weeks. His Live Free album was an immediate success, making its debut atop the Billboard Gospel charts and garnering 2 coveted Stellar Awards in his first year. PMJ in a short time has captured the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life, inspiring them to change their way of thinking and to dream again despite the odds that appear devastating. who is known all over the country as Pastor Mike, Jr. Such an individual comes in the person of Michael McClure, Jr. Every now and again, we are able to capture a genuine treasure in an earthly vessel whose exuberance is illuminated only by talent, unique ability, humility and opportunity.
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