A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Franklin was raised by his aunt, Gertrude, having been abandoned as a baby by his mother. Gertrude collected and resold aluminum cans to raise money for Kirk to take piano lessons from the age of four. Kirk excelled in music, being able to read and write music, while also playing by ear.
He received his first contract offer at the age of seven, which his aunt turned down. He joined the church choir and became music director of the Mt. Rose Baptist Church adult choir at the age of twelve.
Despite his strict religious upbringing, Franklin rebelled in his teenage years, and in an attempt to keep him out of trouble, his grandmother arranged an audition for him at a professional youth conservatory associated with a local university. He was accepted and, while his life seemed to be on track for a while, the announcement of a girlfriend's pregnancy and his eventual expulsion from school for behavioral problems proved otherwise.
Kirk Franklin’s new album "Father’s Day" releases October 6, 2023.
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Listen To “Needs” Today:
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Listen To “Try Love” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/trylove1ID
Listen to “All Things” Today:
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published: 15 Sep 2023
Kirk Franklin: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists spanning different genres and generations each week. The lineup includes both emerging and established artists who will be performing a Tiny Desk concert for the first time. This celebration highlights the beautiful cornucopia of Black music and our special way of presenting it. We hope you enjoy.
Bobby Carter | February 25, 2021
Kirk Franklin, set up with his band and choir in a corner of Uncle Jessie's Kitchen, makes a declaration. "I know you're at home right now, in your draws, listening to some Jesus music. It's ok. Jesus loves you in your draws!" The Arlington, Texas studio, named after a long time close friend, features a large photo of...
published: 25 Feb 2021
Kirk Franklin - I Smile (Official Video)
Official video for ”I Smile” by Kirk Franklin
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Lyrics:
I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain
Fell from heaven like a shower
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile
I know God is working so I smile...
published: 13 May 2011
Kirk Franklin - Love Theory (Official Music Video)
Listen to “Love Theory” here: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/LoveTheoryID
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published: 25 Jan 2019
My life is in your hands - Kirk Franklin
Música e letra.
published: 24 Oct 2009
Kirk Franklin On Meeting His Biological Father, Wholeness, Healing + More
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published: 06 Oct 2023
Kirk Franklin - Somebody's Son (Official Visualizer) | Father's Day
Official Visualizer for "Somebody's Son" by Kirk Franklin, featuring Le'Andria Johnson.
Somebody's Son is from Kirk Franklin’s brand new album "Father’s Day" available now!
Listen to "Father's Day" on all major platforms!
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
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published: 06 Oct 2023
Kirk Franklin - Imagine Me (Radio Edit)
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More from Kirk Franklin
A God Like You: https://youtu.be/rHf6b8LUYCw
Hello Fear: https://youtu.be/UAfkqWBPx5o
Wanna Be Happy: https://youtu.be/0mo8OxWgk8k
More great Top Gospel videos here: http://smarturl.it/TopGospel?IQid=KFr...
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published: 24 Mar 2011
Kirk Franklin - Tye Tribbett - Clark Sisters- Tamela - The Reunion Tour - Boston - Grand Finale!
published: 07 Oct 2023
Kirk Franklin - You Still Love Us (Official Visualizer) | Father's Day
Official Visualizer for "You Still Love Us " by Kirk Franklin.
You Still Love Us is from Kirk Franklin’s brand new album "Father’s Day" available now!
Listen to "Father's Day" on all major platforms!
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
Connect with Kirk Franklin:
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#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel
Kirk Franklin’s new album "Father’s Day" releases October 6, 2023.
Pre Add / Pre Save "Father's Day" is Available Now:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/Fat...
Kirk Franklin’s new album "Father’s Day" releases October 6, 2023.
Pre Add / Pre Save "Father's Day" is Available Now:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
Listen To “Needs” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/NeedsID
Listen To “Try Love” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/trylove1ID
Listen to “All Things” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/AllThingsID
Connect with Kirk Franklin:
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Official Website: https://www.kirkfranklin.com
#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel
Kirk Franklin’s new album "Father’s Day" releases October 6, 2023.
Pre Add / Pre Save "Father's Day" is Available Now:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
Listen To “Needs” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/NeedsID
Listen To “Try Love” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/trylove1ID
Listen to “All Things” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/AllThingsID
Connect with Kirk Franklin:
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Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekirkfranklin
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirkfranklin
Official Website: https://www.kirkfranklin.com
#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists spanning dif...
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists spanning different genres and generations each week. The lineup includes both emerging and established artists who will be performing a Tiny Desk concert for the first time. This celebration highlights the beautiful cornucopia of Black music and our special way of presenting it. We hope you enjoy.
Bobby Carter | February 25, 2021
Kirk Franklin, set up with his band and choir in a corner of Uncle Jessie's Kitchen, makes a declaration. "I know you're at home right now, in your draws, listening to some Jesus music. It's ok. Jesus loves you in your draws!" The Arlington, Texas studio, named after a long time close friend, features a large photo of the iconic "I AM A MAN" protest signs from the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike on the wall. The jubilant energy that Franklin and company emit, juxtaposed with a visual reminder of the strife that Black people have endured is illustrative of the importance of gospel music in the Black community.
For nearly 30 years, Franklin has been widely regarded for revolutionizing gospel. He incorporated secular music, particularly hip-hop, while preserving the message and integrity of traditional gospel. Here, he and his powerhouse choir pace through a decades-long, sixteen Grammy award winning discography of faith, praise and encouragement while cracking plenty of jokes. I cannot recall a more moving Tiny Desk home performance.
All month long, we've presented artists that speak to the diversity and complexity of Black music--where we've been, where we are and where we're going. For the final show, we take it back to the spiritual roots and there's no one more fitting to cap things off than Mr. Kirk Franklin.
SET LIST
Love Theory
Silver and Gold
Melodies From Heaven
I Smile
MUSICIANS
Kirk Franklin: vocals, keys
Melodie Pace: vocals
Darian Elliot: vocals
Michael Bethany: vocals
Eboni Ellerson: vocals
Deon Yancey: vocals
Tia Rudd: vocals
Shaun Martin: keyboard
Matthew Ramsey: bass
Terry Baker: drums, percussion
CREDITS
Video: Clear Scope Media
Audio: Michael Havens Reese Brooks
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Art Director: CJ Riculan
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#nprmusic #kirkfranklin #gospel #tinydesk
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists spanning different genres and generations each week. The lineup includes both emerging and established artists who will be performing a Tiny Desk concert for the first time. This celebration highlights the beautiful cornucopia of Black music and our special way of presenting it. We hope you enjoy.
Bobby Carter | February 25, 2021
Kirk Franklin, set up with his band and choir in a corner of Uncle Jessie's Kitchen, makes a declaration. "I know you're at home right now, in your draws, listening to some Jesus music. It's ok. Jesus loves you in your draws!" The Arlington, Texas studio, named after a long time close friend, features a large photo of the iconic "I AM A MAN" protest signs from the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike on the wall. The jubilant energy that Franklin and company emit, juxtaposed with a visual reminder of the strife that Black people have endured is illustrative of the importance of gospel music in the Black community.
For nearly 30 years, Franklin has been widely regarded for revolutionizing gospel. He incorporated secular music, particularly hip-hop, while preserving the message and integrity of traditional gospel. Here, he and his powerhouse choir pace through a decades-long, sixteen Grammy award winning discography of faith, praise and encouragement while cracking plenty of jokes. I cannot recall a more moving Tiny Desk home performance.
All month long, we've presented artists that speak to the diversity and complexity of Black music--where we've been, where we are and where we're going. For the final show, we take it back to the spiritual roots and there's no one more fitting to cap things off than Mr. Kirk Franklin.
SET LIST
Love Theory
Silver and Gold
Melodies From Heaven
I Smile
MUSICIANS
Kirk Franklin: vocals, keys
Melodie Pace: vocals
Darian Elliot: vocals
Michael Bethany: vocals
Eboni Ellerson: vocals
Deon Yancey: vocals
Tia Rudd: vocals
Shaun Martin: keyboard
Matthew Ramsey: bass
Terry Baker: drums, percussion
CREDITS
Video: Clear Scope Media
Audio: Michael Havens Reese Brooks
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Art Director: CJ Riculan
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#nprmusic #kirkfranklin #gospel #tinydesk
Official video for ”I Smile” by Kirk Franklin
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Official video for ”I Smile” by Kirk Franklin
Listen to Kirk Franklin: https://Kirk Franklin.lnk.to/listenYD
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Ask your voice device to play Kirk Franklin!
Lyrics:
I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain
Fell from heaven like a shower
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile
I know God is working so I smile
Even though I've been here for a while
I smile, smile
It's so hard to look up when you been down
Sure would hate to see you give up now
You look so much better when you smile, so smile
#KirkFranklin #ISmile #OfficialVideo #Gospel
Official video for ”I Smile” by Kirk Franklin
Listen to Kirk Franklin: https://Kirk Franklin.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more videos by Kirk Franklin: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
Subscribe to the official Kirk Franklin YouTube channel: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Follow Kirk Franklin
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Spotify: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/followSI
YouTube: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/followYD
Ask your voice device to play Kirk Franklin!
Lyrics:
I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain
Fell from heaven like a shower
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile
I know God is working so I smile
Even though I've been here for a while
I smile, smile
It's so hard to look up when you been down
Sure would hate to see you give up now
You look so much better when you smile, so smile
#KirkFranklin #ISmile #OfficialVideo #Gospel
Listen to “Love Theory” here: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/LoveTheoryID
Connect with me!
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Facebook: http...
Listen to “Love Theory” here: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/LoveTheoryID
Connect with me!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin/
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Website: http://www.kirkfranklin.com
Download/Stream LONG LIVE LOVE here: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/KFLongLiveLoveID
Listen to “Love Theory” here: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/LoveTheoryID
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The Breakfast Club features celebrity interviews, Charlamagne tha God’s Donkey of the Day, Rumor Reports, DJ Envy’s mixes and so much more! Every guest visiting the world’s most dangerous morning show is grilled with their signature blend of honesty and humor. The results are the best interviews to be found on radio.
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Producer: Symantha Wilson
Board Op/Producer: Christopher Arce
Writer/Producer: Big Mack
Podcast Producer: Arthur Roques
The Breakfast Club features celebrity interviews, Charlamagne tha God’s Donkey of the Day, Rumor Reports, DJ Envy’s mixes and so much more! Every guest visiting the world’s most dangerous morning show is grilled with their signature blend of honesty and humor. The results are the best interviews to be found on radio.
#BreakfastClub #KirkFranklin
Official Visualizer for "Somebody's Son" by Kirk Franklin, featuring Le'Andria Johnson.
Somebody's Son is from Kirk Franklin’s brand new album "Father’s Day" ...
Official Visualizer for "Somebody's Son" by Kirk Franklin, featuring Le'Andria Johnson.
Somebody's Son is from Kirk Franklin’s brand new album "Father’s Day" available now!
Listen to "Father's Day" on all major platforms!
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
Connect with Kirk Franklin:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirkfranklin
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekirkfranklin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin/
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Official Website: https://www.kirkfranklin.com
#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel
Official Visualizer for "Somebody's Son" by Kirk Franklin, featuring Le'Andria Johnson.
Somebody's Son is from Kirk Franklin’s brand new album "Father’s Day" available now!
Listen to "Father's Day" on all major platforms!
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
Connect with Kirk Franklin:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirkfranklin
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekirkfranklin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin/
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Official Website: https://www.kirkfranklin.com
#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel
Playlist Best of Kirk Franklin: https://goo.gl/yxAfri
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Kirk Franklin's official music video for 'Imagine Me'. Click to...
Playlist Best of Kirk Franklin: https://goo.gl/yxAfri
Subscribe for more: https://goo.gl/zhfpr3
Kirk Franklin's official music video for 'Imagine Me'. Click to listen to Kirk Franklin on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/KFrankSpotify?IQid...
As featured on Hero. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/KFrankHeroiTunes?I...
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/KFrankImagplay?IQi...
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/KFrankHeroAmz?IQid...
More from Kirk Franklin
A God Like You: https://youtu.be/rHf6b8LUYCw
Hello Fear: https://youtu.be/UAfkqWBPx5o
Wanna Be Happy: https://youtu.be/0mo8OxWgk8k
More great Top Gospel videos here: http://smarturl.it/TopGospel?IQid=KFr...
Follow Kirk Franklin
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirkfranklin
Subscribe to Kirk Franklin on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/KFrankSub?IQid=KFr...
---------
Lyrics:
Imagine me
Loving what I see when the mirror looks at me 'cause I
I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And I'm finally happy 'cause
I imagine me"
Playlist Best of Kirk Franklin: https://goo.gl/yxAfri
Subscribe for more: https://goo.gl/zhfpr3
Kirk Franklin's official music video for 'Imagine Me'. Click to listen to Kirk Franklin on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/KFrankSpotify?IQid...
As featured on Hero. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/KFrankHeroiTunes?I...
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/KFrankImagplay?IQi...
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/KFrankHeroAmz?IQid...
More from Kirk Franklin
A God Like You: https://youtu.be/rHf6b8LUYCw
Hello Fear: https://youtu.be/UAfkqWBPx5o
Wanna Be Happy: https://youtu.be/0mo8OxWgk8k
More great Top Gospel videos here: http://smarturl.it/TopGospel?IQid=KFr...
Follow Kirk Franklin
Website: http://www.kirkfranklin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirkfranklin
Subscribe to Kirk Franklin on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/KFrankSub?IQid=KFr...
---------
Lyrics:
Imagine me
Loving what I see when the mirror looks at me 'cause I
I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And I'm finally happy 'cause
I imagine me"
Official Visualizer for "You Still Love Us " by Kirk Franklin.
You Still Love Us is from Kirk Franklin’s brand new album "Father’s Day" available now!
Listen...
Official Visualizer for "You Still Love Us " by Kirk Franklin.
You Still Love Us is from Kirk Franklin’s brand new album "Father’s Day" available now!
Listen to "Father's Day" on all major platforms!
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
Connect with Kirk Franklin:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirkfranklin
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekirkfranklin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirkfranklin
Official Website: https://www.kirkfranklin.com
#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel
Official Visualizer for "You Still Love Us " by Kirk Franklin.
You Still Love Us is from Kirk Franklin’s brand new album "Father’s Day" available now!
Listen to "Father's Day" on all major platforms!
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
Connect with Kirk Franklin:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirkfranklin
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekirkfranklin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirkfranklin
Official Website: https://www.kirkfranklin.com
#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel
Kirk Franklin’s new album "Father’s Day" releases October 6, 2023.
Pre Add / Pre Save "Father's Day" is Available Now:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum
Listen To “Needs” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/NeedsID
Listen To “Try Love” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/trylove1ID
Listen to “All Things” Today:
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/AllThingsID
Connect with Kirk Franklin:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirkfranklin
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekirkfranklin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirkfranklin
Official Website: https://www.kirkfranklin.com
#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists spanning different genres and generations each week. The lineup includes both emerging and established artists who will be performing a Tiny Desk concert for the first time. This celebration highlights the beautiful cornucopia of Black music and our special way of presenting it. We hope you enjoy.
Bobby Carter | February 25, 2021
Kirk Franklin, set up with his band and choir in a corner of Uncle Jessie's Kitchen, makes a declaration. "I know you're at home right now, in your draws, listening to some Jesus music. It's ok. Jesus loves you in your draws!" The Arlington, Texas studio, named after a long time close friend, features a large photo of the iconic "I AM A MAN" protest signs from the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike on the wall. The jubilant energy that Franklin and company emit, juxtaposed with a visual reminder of the strife that Black people have endured is illustrative of the importance of gospel music in the Black community.
For nearly 30 years, Franklin has been widely regarded for revolutionizing gospel. He incorporated secular music, particularly hip-hop, while preserving the message and integrity of traditional gospel. Here, he and his powerhouse choir pace through a decades-long, sixteen Grammy award winning discography of faith, praise and encouragement while cracking plenty of jokes. I cannot recall a more moving Tiny Desk home performance.
All month long, we've presented artists that speak to the diversity and complexity of Black music--where we've been, where we are and where we're going. For the final show, we take it back to the spiritual roots and there's no one more fitting to cap things off than Mr. Kirk Franklin.
SET LIST
Love Theory
Silver and Gold
Melodies From Heaven
I Smile
MUSICIANS
Kirk Franklin: vocals, keys
Melodie Pace: vocals
Darian Elliot: vocals
Michael Bethany: vocals
Eboni Ellerson: vocals
Deon Yancey: vocals
Tia Rudd: vocals
Shaun Martin: keyboard
Matthew Ramsey: bass
Terry Baker: drums, percussion
CREDITS
Video: Clear Scope Media
Audio: Michael Havens Reese Brooks
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Art Director: CJ Riculan
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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Lyrics:
I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain
Fell from heaven like a shower
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile
I know God is working so I smile
Even though I've been here for a while
I smile, smile
It's so hard to look up when you been down
Sure would hate to see you give up now
You look so much better when you smile, so smile
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Official Visualizer for "Somebody's Son" by Kirk Franklin, featuring Le'Andria Johnson.
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Lyrics:
Imagine me
Loving what I see when the mirror looks at me 'cause I
I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And I'm finally happy 'cause
I imagine me"
Official Visualizer for "You Still Love Us " by Kirk Franklin.
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A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Franklin was raised by his aunt, Gertrude, having been abandoned as a baby by his mother. Gertrude collected and resold aluminum cans to raise money for Kirk to take piano lessons from the age of four. Kirk excelled in music, being able to read and write music, while also playing by ear.
He received his first contract offer at the age of seven, which his aunt turned down. He joined the church choir and became music director of the Mt. Rose Baptist Church adult choir at the age of twelve.
Despite his strict religious upbringing, Franklin rebelled in his teenage years, and in an attempt to keep him out of trouble, his grandmother arranged an audition for him at a professional youth conservatory associated with a local university. He was accepted and, while his life seemed to be on track for a while, the announcement of a girlfriend's pregnancy and his eventual expulsion from school for behavioral problems proved otherwise.