"Marvin Sapp Responds: Dismisses Allegations of Coercing Churchgoers for $40K Donation"

Grammy-nominated gospel artist Marvin Sapp faced backlash after a July 2024 video showed him instructing ushers to "close the doors" during an offering collection. Critics accused him of "hustling" his congregation for $40,000, prompting Sapp to clarify his intent and address misunderstandings about the situation.