Michael Tait, longtime Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) artist and frontman of the iconic groups DC Talk and Newsboys, has been accused of sexual misconduct, grooming, and illegal drug use in allegations that span over 20 years.

According to The Roys Report, at least three men have come forward with detailed accounts, claiming that Tait engaged in unwanted sexual contact while they were in vulnerable states—often intoxicated, under the influence, or significantly younger. These incidents reportedly occurred in 2004, 2010, and 2014. One accuser described being offered cocaine on the Newsboys tour bus, while another recalled being fondled by Tait after a late-night skinny-dipping session, followed by further unsolicited advances in bed.

In another disturbing account, a man claimed that Tait massaged his buttocks and anal area under the guise of helping with a back injury, only to later initiate further inappropriate contact. According to The Roys Report, several of these encounters involved alcohol, drugs, and a power dynamic rooted in Tait's spiritual authority and celebrity status.

Christian Post also reported that Tait allegedly invited young men into his private quarters, including hotel rooms and tour buses, in ways that blurred personal and professional boundaries. While Tait has not released a public statement as of now, the Newsboys issued a brief comment expressing concern and sadness over the allegations, encouraging any additional victims to speak out.

The claims come at a time of growing scrutiny over accountability and abuse within Christian celebrity culture. While investigations continue, the broader CCM community is left reckoning with questions about transparency, leadership, and the cost of silence.