Daveed Diggs unleashes a powerful gospel performance that reveals a key plot twist in The Boys.
The Tony and Grammy award winner appears as Oh Father in the Amazon Prime Video series. He joins a gospel choir for the number at the beginning of the penultimate episode of season five.
This musical sequence sets the stage for the events of the series finale. Diggs collaborated with composer Christopher Lennertz on the original song Raise Him Up.
Lennertz won a Primetime Emmy Award last year for his work on another track for the show. He initiated the partnership with Diggs upon the actor's casting in the guest role.
"We were texting couplets back and forth," Lennertz said of the writing process.
Showrunner Eric Kripke praised the result. "This number is one of my favorite moments in The Boys, period," Kripke stated. "Definitely my favorite song, written by Lennertz and the man himself Diggs."
The track features on the official soundtrack for The Boys season five. The album arrived on streaming services on May 13, 2026.
The series has built a reputation for incorporating original songs directly into its storytelling. These numbers often underscore important character developments and narrative turns.
Diggs earned an Emmy nomination for his previous television work. His stage background includes the groundbreaking musical Hamilton, where he originated multiple roles.
Lennertz has served as the primary composer for The Boys across its seasons. His contributions extend to both score and featured songs that enhance the production.
The performance in the episode highlights the character's arrival and introduces new dynamics to the ongoing storylines. It marks another instance of theatre talent crossing into major streaming productions.
Audiences can hear the full version of Raise Him Up on platforms including Apple Music and Spotify as part of the Prime Original Series Soundtrack release.
