Roommates, it looks like Marvin Sapp is milking a moment that had the innanet DRAGGING him just a few weeks ago! The musician-turned-pastor previously went viral for demanding a $40,000 donation at a church conference. A viral video of his request showed him instructing ushers to “close the door” of the venue. Now, after backlash and alleged death threats, he’s turning the controversial phrase into a song!
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Marvin Sapp Teases “Close The Door” Track
On Wednesday (April 16), Marvin Sapp shared a lil’ taste of his upcoming new music. It appears that his viral donation request inspired him to hop in the booth. On Instagram, he shared the cover art and a sample of the vocals on ‘Close The Door.’ According to the pastor’s caption, the record is a reflection of the last few weeks and a celebration of survivors.
“The last few weeks have been tough. Misunderstood, misrepresented, misinterpreted, and even maligned. But I’ve learned that when life hands you lemons, you don’t just make lemonade… you build the lemonade company. And that’s exactly what I’ve done,” Marvin Sapp wrote. He added, “‘Close the Door’ isn’t just a song, it’s a soundtrack for survival.”
The song is set to be released on Good Friday (April 18). Why? This is what Marvin wrote, “Just like [Jesus Christ] closed the door on death, Hell, and the grave, I’m closing the door on the noise, the pain, and everything that tried to break me.” Additionally, he said ‘Close The Door’ is a song that will “bless” listeners.
“I believe that with everything in me. My assignment in this season through this song is to help you close the door too,” the gospel singer wrote.
As far as the song itself, it appears Marvin sampled the viral video of him speaking to the ushers at the 2024 PAW Convention in Baltimore. Though the conference happened in July, the video of Sapp didn’t surface until late March 2025. Take a listen below!
What Happened To The Donations Marvin Demanded?
As seen, some social media users are calling ‘Close The Door’ another money grab. However, it’s worth noting that Marvin Sapp has already clarified what happened to the donations he demanded from the congregation, clergy, and choir at the conference. On March 31, he pulled up to the ‘Rickey Smiley Morning Show’ to clear up the online narratives. Sapp cleared up talks of him locking the venue doors, saying he only directed the ushers to shut them.
Additionally, he claims the money that the congregation and others donated at his request all went back to the church and their conference budget. Sapp said he didn’t pocket any money following the viral moment, emphasizing that his career has been successful enough on its own.
“I’m not walking around here trying to be a pimp. I’m not trying to take advantage of people. That’s never been my passion. I’m serious about ministry,” Marvin Sapp explained on the morning show.
At the time, Sapp also alleged that he had been receiving death threats, disturbances at his church, and that his family was worried for his life.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
