Jacquelyn “Jackie” Hill Perry (née Hill) is an American poet, writer, hip-hop artist, and Bible teacher. She was born on June 21, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri. Perry initially gained prominence through her powerful performances of Christian spoken word poetry. Her journey to faith and subsequent marriage are central to her public testimony and ministry. She is married to Preston Perry, whom she wed in March 2014, and they have four children.
Jackie Hill Perry’s artistic expression spans several genres, including Christian Hip Hop, Spoken Word, and Christian R&B. She first signed with the Christian hip-hop label Humble Beast in 2014, releasing her debut album The Art of Joy that year, followed by Crescendo in 2018. More recently, she has partnered with Reach Records, founded by Lecrae, releasing her EP Practice in 2024. Beyond music, Perry is a best-selling author, known for her memoir Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been, and is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, frequently addressing topics of faith, identity, and biblical womanhood.
