Kirk Franklin

American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper

Kirk Franklin is an American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper. He released his debut album Kirk Franklin & The Family in 1993, The Nu Nation Project in 1998, and Hello Fear in 2011. Franklin participated in a Verzuz battle with Fred Hammond. His most popular songs include I Smile, Something About the Name Jesus, and Wanna Be Happy?. Franklin has also appeared in films such as Joyful Noise, Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues, and Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas.

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The Breakfast Club All The Real Fathers Please Stand Up ( Loren Deep Does a Deep Deep Dive About Fatherhood) Comedy
Today on the show, in support of Fathers Day, Loren LoRosa does a deep dive into a fascintating conversation with Kirk Franklin, D.C. Young Fly, Devale Ellis, Lou Young, and Kountry Wayne for a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about fatherhood, faith, masculinity, and healing. Next Loren goes outside in the tweets to see what her low ridas biggest fear about raising children. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kirk Franklin on Apple Music

Albums

The Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin (Live)

2002
The Nu Nation Project

1998

Singles & EPs

Kirk Franklin on Apple Podcasts

Shows

Good Words with Kirk Franklin Religion & Spirituality

Episodes

Kirk Franklin on Apple TV

Movies & TV Shows

Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues Holiday · 2021
The Jesus Music Documentary · 2021
Joyful Noise Comedy · 2012

About

FROM: Fort Worth, TX, United States
BORN: January 26, 1970
GENRE: Christian & Gospel