Kirk Franklin

Date of Birth: January 26, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: *Not applicable* (Kirk Franklin is alive)

Biography

Kirk Franklin, born Kirk Dewayne Franklin, is a renowned American gospel musician, choir director, and author. He was born on January 26, 1970, in Fort Worth, Texas. Raised by his aunt, Gertrude, after being abandoned by his mother, Franklin showed a prodigious talent for music from a young age. By the age of 11, he became the music director of the Mt. Rose Baptist Church adult choir. His career took off when he formed “The Family,” a 17-voice choir, in 1992. Their debut album, “Kirk Franklin & The Family,” spent an unprecedented 42 weeks atop the Billboard Gospel charts. Franklin has received multiple awards, including 16 Grammy Awards, and has been widely recognized for revolutionizing the gospel genre by incorporating contemporary sounds and social messages. His influence extends beyond music, as he is also known for his philanthropy and advocacy for social justice.

5 Interesting Facts about Kirk Franklin

1. Kirk Franklin was offered his first recording contract at the age of 7 but his aunt declined it.

2. He founded the gospel group “The Family” in 1992, which became the first gospel group to go platinum.

3. Franklin has collaborated with mainstream artists like Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, and Bono.

4. He launched the “The Fight of My Life” campaign to raise awareness and support for social justice issues.

5. Franklin is the host and executive producer of the gospel music competition show “Sunday Best” on BET.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kirk Franklin

1. “Music is a universal language. It has the power to bring people together like nothing else.”

2. “God doesn’t need our help, but He does desire our participation.”

3. “I don’t make music for Christians. I make music for people who have an open heart.”

4. “Grace is not an excuse to sin, but it is the answer to sin.”

5. “I want to be remembered as a man who loved God, loved his family, and loved people.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kirk Franklin’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $8.5 million.

Children

Kirk Franklin has four children. He has one son, Kerrion, from a previous relationship, and three children—Kennedy, Caziah, and Carrington—with his wife, Tammy Collins. Carrington was legally adopted by Franklin after marrying Tammy.