Scripture nowhere says that it is a sin to listen to “secular” music, music that doesn’t aim to be specifically Christian, or music that doesn’t mention God or the Bible. It’s true that if a person is saved they should at least sometimes want to listen to music that speaks accurately and positively about God. Scripture commands us to sing praises to God, and to “sing to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs”. But it doesn’t say that is the only kind of singing you’re allowed to do. There are types of music that a Christian shouldn’t want to listen to - if you find yourself wanting to listen to songs like “WAP”, then something spiritually is wrong with you, and you need to repent and correct course on some things. But if there isn’t anything particularly contrary to God’s word about a piece of music, then God has given you the freedom to listen to it. All good things ultimately come from Him, and He puts those things in the world for you to enjoy.
Most Christian music over the past hundred years or so has been terrible. If you don’t like it, then it probably means you have good taste. “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another” (Gal. 5:13). You don’t have to abandon Christianity to enjoy good art - so don’t use it as a excuse to do so.
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