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Kirk Franklin (born January 26, 1970 in Riverside, Texas) is a platinum-selling musician who blended gospel, hip hop, and R&B in the 1990s. He released his first gospel album, Kirk Franklin & Family, in 1993, and is known as the leader of contemporary gospel choirs such as Kirk Franklin & the Family, Kirk Franklin’s Nu Nation, and God’s Property.

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised by his aunt, Gertrude Franklin. He developed a talent for music early, playing the piano at age four and becoming music director of his church at age eleven. After getting kicked out of school in his teenaged years, having a girlfriend become pregnant, and after a friend was shot to death he returned to the church. After leading the DFW Mass Choir at the 1990 Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention, he organized “The Family”, a seventeen-voice choir, in 1992 and began his recording career.

He has integrated hip hop styles with gospel themes in albums such as The Nu Nation Project and God’s Property, which achieved success on the Billboard Pop Album, R&B and gospel charts.
Franklin has collaborated with the biggest names in gospel music, including Tonex, Donnie McClurkin, Richard Smallwood, Crystal Lewis, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jaci Valesquez, and Willie Neal Johnson. He also has displayed a willingness to collaborate with artists in the secular realm, including Bono, Mary J. Blige, Crystal Lewis, and R Kelly in the hit single, “Lean on Me.”

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TophumbleAnt28 wrote:
Tuesday evening

Man, nobody on the planet can touch this phenomenal gift to the body of Christ. Love you brother. Will there ever be "Family" reunion? "Fight of My Life" is awe inspiring. Come back to Charlotte, NC!

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lostinmusic1976 wrote:
7 days ago

You did so great in Bochum tonight, Kirk... <3

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nathanps wrote:
10 days ago

Kirks one of the best!!

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BackNDaDay90 wrote:
September 2009

Been following Kirk since I was 4, now I'm 19.

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Joelrio wrote:
August 2009

In my humble opinion Kirk Franklin is the best gospel singer ever.

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Doristil wrote:
August 2009

Hello man of God, I just want to know if it's possible to present your ministry in a episode of our French Podcast (Radio Eben-Ezer Internationale : http://www.franckradio.podomatic.com ). Our French audience would be glad to know much more about your ministry. We are a Christian webradio whose main goal is to testify God's greatness through His vessels that we are. Don't hesitate to have a look on our site to see how we can realize this project. We wish you a long life in this ministry. In His name, Franck DORISTIL pastor for the Digital Gospel Channel http://www.franckradio.podomatic.com

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dgk3188 wrote:
August 2009

666

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Fifaman11 wrote:
August 2009

This Saturday is gonna be crazy! Kirk Franklin is playing a show at the Six Flags near Dallas. I convinced my mom to take me and my brother and im so pumped. I'm gonna go on all the rides, and the best part is the tickets are free!

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appelmet1been wrote:
July 2009

Not really into gospel, not even Christian! But I kinda like this..

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nei19 wrote:
May 2009

muito bom!!!!! parabéns!

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SwaqqOfFiCiaL wrote:
April 2009

God's Property<3333

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Silverfox616 wrote:
April 2009

Great to see him overcome his own issues, and remain strong in the word.

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dileon wrote:
April 2009

let's go!!!!!!

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Praize2myking wrote:
March 2009

Electric slide!!!!! Whew!!!!!

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Watchdogg wrote:
February 2009

Just makes you know you're better

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latrinamapps wrote:
February 2009

Ilike 4 my 15yr. old daughter to hear this song. to remind her that GOD is the only person who is worthy

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eliziainacio wrote:
January 2009

ola estar lindo

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Curlyhair010 wrote:
January 2009

:)

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gunnarthorval wrote:
January 2009

was @ the hannover gospel kirchentag. it was awesome to see you :)

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ChiSoulMusic wrote:
December 2008

Continue to inspire artist like myself to create music that transforms the heart.

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