*Pastor Thaddeus Matthews, famously known as “the Cussing Pastor” passed away at 67 on Monday. His estranged wife, Melanie Matthews, announced his death on Facebook.
“No more sickness and no more worries. You said you were tired and wanted to rest. On today at 2:25pm, you transitioned peacefully surrounded by family and friends!” the statement read, Soap Central reports. “Facebook family and friends, we want to thank those of you who have been praying for him and us during these trying times. We ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers as we process our loss. Peace and blessings to all!”
The controversial radio host was a social media sensation due to his explicit sermons. Matthews, leader of the Naked Truth Liberation & Empowerment Ministries, had reportedly been dealing with an undisclosed illness in recent months. Throughout his career, he faced multiple controversies, including a 2012 arrest related to posting a video of child pornography online, though he was later released on bond.
“The charges are totally ridiculous,” Matthews said. “It’s out there. I can’t deny that I put it on my Facebook page. Could I have used better judgement? Yes.”
The ‘Cussing Pastor‘ claimed the video was sent to him deliberately, so he posted it to his social media intending to lure the perpetrator.
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Thaddeus Augustus Matthews A.K.A. The
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“I hope you understand the reason for the post if you don’t, you probably never need to come to this page. It was and still is my goal to find out who some have told me is a man from Memphis that is doing the most disgusting thing i have ever seen,” he wrote at the time, per Soap Central.
In 2015, the initial charges of exploiting a minor were dismissed through a plea deal. As part of the agreement, Matthews pleaded guilty to evidence tampering and was sentenced to five years of probation. Additionally, he was required to complete 40 hours of community service.
His legal issues persisted, including an arrest in 2022 for harassment and involvement in a “revenge porn” case.
RIP Thaddeus Matthews aka The Cussing Pastor” a Sh!t Talkin Memphis LEGEND pic.twitter.com/4YCcQ6KkJy
— Ain’t It Mane Content (@SayMane901) February 25, 2025
More recently, Pastor Matthews sparked outrage among supporters after a clip surfaced of him kissing a plastic dildo.
In a statement, he said: “Let me deal with the obvious elephant in the room. The video that is going around super viral of me and Dell about four or five years ago. Now, be careful. I did not say male. I said Dell. What you see is what you get. I want you to please understand that it is not a male.”
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