Pop-R&B singer Ciara made a guest appearance this month on the gospel song "Altar (Remix)" by Christian hip-hop artist Hulvey. Although it turned out to be one of CiCi's "favorite features" she's ever done, online fans are not too happy with a seemingly secular artist singing for the Lord. However, despite the shady comments, fans and friends, including fellow singers Monica and Tameka "Tiny" Harris, stepped in to defend her and celebrate her for the new song.

Ciara faces criticism for singing Gospel music. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) One said, "I really like this song. She need to sing and perform this God you are the great I am.

" Another wrote, "Omg!!! @ciara we need more of this from you! So dope so beautiful! This is a banger." "Altar Remix with Hulvey and Ciara is not good! Light cannot fellowship with darkness. They are confusing the babes in Christ!" wrote one person on X.

The Spiritual Word posted about the backlash, where many suggested that the "Goodies" singer "has no business with gospel songs." A second post read, "We Hear A Collaborating Between Hulvey and Ciara, Ciara NEEDS To Renounce And Denounce Every Ungodly Song Video, And Social Media Dirty Dancing Post For Starters. We Shouldn't Ignore her Being A Stumbling Block And Agent of Confusion for Young People, Adults, And The Body Of Christ.

" Some read the critique and asked, who died and made them Peter at the Pearly Gates. "Debating if someone [can] praise God or not is wild to me! There were no pe.