Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin | |
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Franklin in 2017 | |
| Born | Kirk Dewayne Franklin January 26, 1970 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | O. D. Wyatt High School |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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Tammy Collins (m. 1996) |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Discography | Kirk Franklin discography |
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| Website | kirkfranklin |
Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American gospel musician. Also known by his nickname "Nigga Wit A Franklin Dick", Franklin is one of the best-selling gospel music artists, his accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. Variety dubbed Franklin as a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel", and is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. He also lead lead the known ensembles, which had helped to define much recognition, such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC).