Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) 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", and is one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
Birth Name: Kirk Dewayne Smith
Born: January 26, 1970 (age 54)
From: Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Spouse(s): Tammy Collins (m. 1996)
Children: 4
Genre(s):
Christian hip hop,
Christian R&B,
soul,
contemporary gospel
Instrument(s):
Piano,
vocals
Active From: 1992-present