P.I.D.
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 in Carrollton, Texas, United States |
| Founder | Fred Lynch, Barry Hogan |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Fate | Disbanded in 1993; reunited in 2024 |
| Headquarters | Carrollton, Texas , United States |
| Products | Christian hip hop music |
P.I.D.—also recognized as Preachers in Disguise, Preachas, and Preachas in Disguise—is a Christian hip hop ensemble originating from the United States.
The group was established in Dallas, Texas by ministers Fred Lynch and Barry Hogan. Active primarily from the late 1980s through the early 1990s, they produced five studio albums that achieved moderate acclaim. Following their split in 1993, the group reunited in 2024 to co-produce a documentary focused on Christian hip hop culture, accompanied by the release of new music that same year.
History
Fred Lynch, serving as a youth pastor, first connected with Barry Hogan in 1982. By 1987, Hogan, Lynch, and additional members formed the collective in Carrollton, Texas. Their victory in a prominent Chicago competition in 1988 secured them a deal with Graceland Records. That year, they launched their debut album titled We Are Here. Their sophomore effort, Back to Back (1989), marked a milestone as the inaugural rap album to enter the US Top Inspirational Albums chart.
In 1991, Barry G departed and was succeeded by King Solomon; concurrently, Lynch’s brother K-Mack became part of the lineup. The group released The Chosen Ones under Frontline Records during that year. The following year saw the release of Born with the Gift: John 3:16 Factor. Adopting the name Preachas, they issued Violent Playgrounds via MYX Records before disbanding. Post-breakup, Lynch engaged with Josh McDowell Ministries, while K-Mack affiliated himself with the Nation of Islam.
The year 2024 marked P.I.D.’s reunion to co-produce the documentary Mic Drop: The Culture of Christian Hip Hop, alongside releasing three singles: "Take 'Em To Church", "Favor", and "The Crucible".
Discography
- 1988: We Are Here (Graceland)
- 1989: Back to Back
- 1991: The Chosen Ones
- 1992: Born With the Gift: John 3:16 Factor
- 1993: Violent Playgrounds
- 1999: The Very Best of P.I.D.