“I’m No Longer Interested in Shrinking Myself”: Brittany Renner Reveals Why She Walked Away From Islam and Christianity

A Journey Through Faith and Identity

Brittany Renner, a well-known influencer, has shared her experience of converting to Islam for 10 months and then being baptized in March before ultimately returning to no religion. She now views both religious periods as essential phases that helped her rebuild her life. Renner converted to Islam in August 2024 and was baptized in March of this year. However, she now states that neither religion currently “calls” to her.

The video detailing her journey has garnered over 3.5 million views, with many viewers expressing skepticism about her religious path. Her explanation comes after 18 months of publicly identifying with two major Abrahamic religions, including a 52-day marriage to rapper Kevin Gates during her Muslim period.

Details of Her Religious Journey

In an interview on the “Facets of Life” podcast, Renner speaks in a dimly lit indoor setting, with reddish-orange lighting illuminating her face. The clip is presented in a split-screen format, showcasing a photo of her wearing a hijab on one side and her current appearance on the other.

When asked if she is still Muslim, Renner responds: “No. I’m not in practice anymore. I had to wear cornrows to fit in a hijab and I’m no longer interested in shrinking myself.” She stated she was Muslim for 10 months and married for 52 days during that period.

She continues: “I did get baptized in March. But I just, at this point in stage, like where I’m at right now, I don’t really follow any religion. I just don’t like none… none of it really calls to me like that.” The explanation frames both religious periods as temporary but valuable.

Islam and Christianity as “Structure” and “Protection”

Renner explains her conversion to Islam as a response to needing structure while rebuilding her life. “I needed that protection,” she states. “And even with wearing a hijab I felt like it cloaked me, like I felt almost invisible. Like when I would wear a hijab in public it’s like I was like, ‘Am I Casper? Can anybody see me here? Hello?'”

She describes the hijab as providing a sense of being “wrapped up” and acknowledges “there is so much more to me than my body.” The framing suggests the religious period served as a protective mechanism during a vulnerable time in her life.

She also reveals that while still presenting as Muslim, she was watching Christian sermons, listening to Christian music, and going to church, which led to her baptism in March. Someone in Atlanta arranged the baptism for her, and she had become interested in Pastor Mike Todd.

Timeline of Religious Shifts

Renner converted to Islam in August 2024, taking her Shahada and beginning to wear the hijab. She later stated Allah had put Islam on her heart 5-6 years earlier but she was not ready until then. The period coincided with a private marriage to Kevin Gates that lasted 52 days.

In a May 2025 interview with People Magazine for “Basketball Wives,” she said her life was “better in every single category” since converting. She posted defenses of her choice and rejected needing permission or validation from others. She was Muslim for approximately 10 months.

Earlier this year, she revealed she shifted toward Christianity. She described herself as a devoted born-again Christian, opening podcast episodes with prayers alongside her then-boyfriend, Director X. She got baptized back in March in Atlanta.

X Reacts to the Shift with Skepticism

The post generated over 1,000 replies, with reactions overwhelmingly critical. One user with nearly 900 likes wrote “She got bored of the religious life. Now she’s back to her natural habitat.” Another commented “This goes to show how much clout really is a drug that some people just can’t get rehabbed from.”

Some framed her religious journey as performative, with one user writing “So she basically used world religions as temporary project managers for her personal life.” Accusations of “clout-chasing,” “grifting,” and “rebranding” appeared frequently, along with references to her past dating history.

Others offered more neutral perspectives. “Brittany Renner figuring out her own path now. That kind of clarity takes time and phases to reach,” one user wrote. Another noted “4s need a routine to survive. Religion was giving her structure,” referring to numerology.

Critics Accuse Her of Using Religion

Many replies framed her religious journey as insincere or transactional. “The only thing that calls to her is […],” one user wrote, while another commented “once a […] always a […].” The phrase “back to her natural habitat” appeared in multiple replies.

Some Christian-leaning replies invited her back to the faith or contrasted Islam with Christianity. Others criticized the mocking responses, pointing out hypocrisy in religious critics calling her names while ignoring “love thy neighbor.”

The skepticism reflects broader patterns in how public figures who undergo visible religious conversions are received, particularly when those conversions appear to follow personal crises or public controversies. Renner’s history of high-profile relationships and public disclosures has made her a frequent target of scrutiny.

A Public Journey Through Religion

Renner’s religious trajectory has played out in public view. Her conversion to Islam in 2024 was covered by multiple outlets, with some framing it as a genuine spiritual shift and others as a rebrand. Her shift toward Christianity early this year drew similar attention.

The latest interview represents her most direct explanation of the journey. She has not framed the shifts as a rejection of faith but as a recognition that neither religion currently fits her stage of life. She is currently single and not following any religion.

The response to her comments has been polarized, with critics dismissing her journey as performative and others defending her right to explore spirituality on her own terms. The debate reflects broader cultural tensions around authenticity, religious identity, and public persona.

An Ongoing Conversation About Identity

Renner’s statements have added another chapter to her public narrative. The influencer, author of The Baddest Bitch in the Room, has built a career on candid personal disclosures. Her religious journey has become another topic of public discussion.

As the video continues to circulate, the conversation about her religious journey remains active. The reactions reflect both skepticism about her sincerity and broader commentary on how religion is publicly performed and received.

For Renner, the interview represents an attempt to explain a complex personal journey. For viewers, it has become another data point in ongoing debates about authenticity, spirituality, and the role of religion in public life.