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Kirk Franklin
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Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970)[2] is an American gospel singer, choir director, record producer and rapper. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel and Christian R&B ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC). His accolades include 20 Grammy Awards. Variety dubbed Franklin as a "Reigning King of Urban Gospel",[3] and is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
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Born | Kirk Dewayne Smith (1970-01-26) January 26, 1970 (age 54) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
Education | O. D. Wyatt High School |
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Tammy Collins (m. 1996) |
Children | 4 |
Awards | Full list |
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Discography | Kirk Franklin discography |
Years active | 1992–present |
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Website | kirkfranklin |
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