Kirk Franklin

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One of contemporary gospel music's brightest and most enduring stars, singer, songwriter, and producer Kirk Franklin emerged in the early '90s leading the Texas-based choir the Family, whose platinum-selling debut, Kirk Franklin & the Family (1993), proved to not only be a chart-topping gospel success, but crossed over to the R&B and pop charts as well. This broad appeal would prove to be a recurring theme in Franklin's collaborations with the Family (1996's Whatcha Lookin' 4) and another choir, <a href="spotify:artist:3xtft29VZ2knyu7dEC9N7X">God's Property</a> (1998's The Nu Nation Project), as well as in his subsequent solo career, which he started with The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin (2002). Franklin's fondness for collaborations within secular and Christian music circles, and his innate knack for combining charismatic gospel with R&B and hip-hop, has continued to appeal to a wide audience. He remains a perennial chart success and a frequent Grammy winner, proven repeatedly with Top 20, award-winning albums such as Hero (2005), Hello Fear (2011), Losing My Religion (2015), and Long Live Love (2019). Kingdom Book One (2022), his collaboration with <a href="spotify:artist:58r1rB5t3VF5X6yXGPequV">Maverick City Music</a>, brought attention to mass incarceration, while the uplifting single "Try Love," arrived in 2023.

Abandoned by his mother and having never known his father, Franklin was raised in Fort Worth by his Aunt Gertrude, a deeply religious woman who maintained a strict Baptist household. When he was four years old, his aunt paid for his piano lessons by collecting aluminum cans. A natural musician who could sight-read and play by ear with equal facility, Franklin received his first contract offer at the age of seven, which his aunt promptly turned down. At age 11, he was leading the Mt. Rose Baptist Church adult choir near Dallas. Following a period of teenage rebellion, during which a close friend of his was accidentally shot and killed, Franklin returned to the church and began studying music with Jewell Kelly & the Singing Chaparrals at Oscar Dean Wyatt High School. During this period, he also formed the gospel group the Humble Hearts, whose recording of one of his original songs led to his discovery by Milton Biggham and a chance to lead the <a href="spotify:artist:3spSzAduUKa9RDbR5uwAts">Dallas-Fort Worth Mass Choir</a> at the high-profile Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention in 1990.

In 1992, Franklin formed the Family, a 17-member choir comprised of friends and associates from his younger days. After signing with the fledgling <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22GospoCentric%22">GospoCentric</a> label, the group debuted with 1993's landmark Kirk Franklin & the Family album. The album topped Billboard's gospel chart for an impressive 42 weeks, crossing over to the R&B and pop charts as well and eventually going platinum. Two years later, Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas appeared, though it was his 1996 release, Whatcha Lookin' 4, that sealed Franklin's stardom. Another major crossover gospel hit, Whatcha Lookin' 4, reached number 23 on the Billboard 200 and earned him his first Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album. The following year, Franklin collaborated with Dallas-based choir <a href="spotify:artist:3xtft29VZ2knyu7dEC9N7X">God's Property</a> on the album God's Property from Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation, which proved to be an even greater success, topping the gospel and R&B charts, reaching number three on the pop chart, and winning a Grammy for Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album. Released in 1998, The Nu Nation Project was an ambitious album that combined several different groups including the Family, <a href="spotify:artist:3xtft29VZ2knyu7dEC9N7X">God's Property</a>, and a new Franklin-led choir, One Nation Crew. It also saw participation from mainstream secular artists like <a href="spotify:artist:1XkoF8ryArs86LZvFOkbyr">Mary J. Blige</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2mxe0TnaNL039ysAj51xPQ">R. Kelly</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:0m2Wc2gfNUWaAuBK7URPIJ">Bono</a>, and subsequently netted Franklin another award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album. It would also prove to be his final album with the Family.

Over the course of the next few years, Franklin worked on the soundtrack of the 2001 movie Kingdom Come (contributing the single "Thank You"), then returned with 2002's The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin, his first album as a solo artist. Building on the success of its predecessor, the disc soared to number four on the Billboard 200 and spent 29 weeks on the Gospel Albums chart. Franklin's commercial triumphs continued throughout the decade, first with 2005's Hero and then with 2007's all-star affair The Fight of My Life. These two projects gave him consecutive Grammys for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album and Best Gospel Song ("Imagine Me," "Help Me Believe"). 

In 2010, following the tragic earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Franklin assembled an even bigger crowd of gospel all-stars in Nashville's Quad Studios to record the benefit single "Are You Listening." His next studio album, 2011's Hello Fear, featured "I Smile," his first hit on the Billboard Hot 100 since 2005. More optimistic in tone than his previous outing, the album took the gospel chart by storm, landing in the top spot and remaining there for several weeks. It also won the Grammy for Best Gospel Album, and its title track took Best Gospel Song. 

Franklin spent the next two-and-a-half years touring. He formed his own label, <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Fo+Yo+Soul%22">Fo Yo Soul</a>, and in November 2015 released Losing My Religion, which despite its title was every bit as faith-based as his previous work. "Wanna Be Happy?," a pre-album single, was subsequently awarded Best Gospel Performance/Song. The next year, the parent release won Best Gospel Album. At the same ceremony, Franklin won another Best Gospel Performance/Song award, this time for writing <a href="spotify:artist:6ZyV955Ypf3JAKInn1a0dt">Tamela Mann</a>'s "God Provides," and was up for two rap awards due to his role in <a href="spotify:artist:5K4W6rqBFWDnAN6FQUkS6x">Kanye West</a>'s "Ultralight Beam." 

Following a period of extensive touring, Franklin co-produced <a href="spotify:artist:1vSN1fsvrzpbttOYGsliDr">Tori Kelly</a>'s 2018 album Hiding Place and launched the Exodus Music & Arts Festival in Dallas. He returned in 2019 with Long Live Love, his seventh Top 20 pop LP. This resulted in his 14th and 15th Grammy trophies: Best Gospel Album, and Best Gospel Performance/Song for "Love Theory." Collaborations over the next couple years -- "We Win," recorded with <a href="spotify:artist:5f7VJjfbwm532GiveGC0ZK">Lil Baby</a> for Space Jam: A New Legacy, and "Sunday Morning" -- resulted in additional Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. Teaming with <a href="spotify:artist:5f7VJjfbwm532GiveGC0ZK">Lil Baby</a>, Franklin contributed "We Win" to the soundtrack of Space Jam: A New Legacy in 2021 and earned another Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. He then partnered with Atlanta's <a href="spotify:artist:58r1rB5t3VF5X6yXGPequV">Maverick City Music</a> collective to raise awareness of the human rights issue of mass incarceration. Joined by 1,300 inmates at Everglades Correctional Institution near Miami, Franklin and <a href="spotify:artist:58r1rB5t3VF5X6yXGPequV">Maverick City</a> recorded the live album Kingdom Book One in March 2022 and released it three months later during a joint 37-date tour across the U.S. The album earned him three more Grammy Awards. Several non-album tracks arrived in 2023, including "Try Love" and "All Things." ~ Sandra Brennan & Andy Kellman

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Kirk Franklin – Losing My Religion

Check out the most current hits in Gospel music from Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Travis Greene, and more. Playlist is updated weekly. | Artist: Kirk Franklin

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Songs That Make Me Happy

Welcome to the official Kirk Franklin YouTube channel!

Today I gave my life to Jesus while listening to this song. I am saved, AMEN! God bless whoever is watching this video!

This song is helping my husband get over our son&#39;s murder. Thank you everyone ❤

This song is helping my husband get over our son's murder. Thank you everyone ❤

You&#39;re not reading this by accident this is a confirmation that everything is going to be alright GOD is making a way for you right now at this moment!GOD is working on your behalf. He is orchestrating things in your favor. There are blessings lined up just for you!GOD is so Good all the time GOD is so good!Get some Rest!GOD isn&#39;t going wreck His reputation on you.He&#39;s going to come through. It Will all work out.🙏❤

You're not reading this by accident this is a confirmation that everything is going to be alright GOD is making a way for you right now at this moment!GOD is working on your behalf. He is orchestrating things in your favor. There are blessings lined up just for you!GOD is so Good all the time GOD is so good!Get some Rest!GOD isn't going wreck His reputation on you.He's going to come through. It Will all work out.🙏❤

As a parent of a prisoner, I’m so grateful that Maverick City &amp; Kirk Franklin have extended the opportunity to worship with such gentle souls…no matter what they’ve done…God’s Kingdom is for all who will come with a repentive heart…whosoever will let him come!

*As a parent of a prisoner, I’m so grateful that Maverick City & Kirk Franklin have extended the opportunity to worship with such gentle souls…no matter what they’ve done…God’s Kingdom is for all who will come with a repentive heart…whosoever will let him come!*

I was Muslim and converted to being a follower of our lLord Jesus Christ..I prayed to God one time with all my heart and asked him to show me if he’s real then Jesus came into my life. The holly spirit is guiding me and I will start preaching in God’s name one day to bring this gift of true love and happiness to less fortunate and lost souls.Amen ❤❤❤❤🙏😇

How beautiful is this??!!! Jesus GET THE GLORY!!!!

I was paralyzed in bed last year and I heard Jesus say out loud to me - If you believe in me get up and walk I got up and not only walked but went for a walk outside. Praise God!!!!! GOD IS ALWAYS WORKING!!!! 🙌

I can see that Kirk gets his wisdom and vulnerability from his dad . His biological dad handled Kirk’s heart with maturity and grace !

When his Aunt said  to the Mother all he wants is the truth , I feel like she was trying to tell his Mother it’s time to be honest about everything

When Kirk started singing “I’ll give up all the trophies that I’ve won, just to be somebody’s son!” I was DONE!! Crying my eyes out! You are the SON of the FATHER and you will be blessed all the days of your life.

❤I WROTE A QUOTE 6 YEARS AGO &quot;JUST BECUASE YOU COME FROM A BROKEN HOME.DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO LIVE YOUR LIFE IN PIECES &quot;❤

❤I WROTE A QUOTE 6 YEARS AGO "JUST BECUASE YOU COME FROM A BROKEN HOME.DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO LIVE YOUR LIFE IN PIECES "❤

What’s so painful is this man seems so kind and genuine. He would have been an amazing father to Kirk

His aunt is a good example of how most of the older black community wants titles and respect without earning it

Anyone else notice how Mr. Rick responded like a father? Powerful.

I know you may never read this but I want to tell how this documentary changed my life. After watching this when it first came out the following week at age 37 I took an ancestry test with hopes of answering questions about my lineage. I found out who my father and his side of the family. Although he has died I am now close to that side of family and I also know where I get my creative talents from. I feel like I healed my inner child. Thank you for sharing your story.

I loved how Rick acknowledged and apologized for Kirk&#39;s pain and allowed to move on his pace. This was touching.

I loved how Rick acknowledged and apologized for Kirk's pain and allowed to move on his pace. This was touching.

Kirk&#39;s biological mom has lied for so long she actually believes it. I commend Kirk for creating boundaries and not allowing his mom to manipulate him. God bless Kirk in this journey of recovery.

Kirk's biological mom has lied for so long she actually believes it. I commend Kirk for creating boundaries and not allowing his mom to manipulate him. God bless Kirk in this journey of recovery.

👑 Welcome to the DEN. This conversation is for every man who’s ever questioned his worth, every father trying to break the cycle, and every person searching for real talk and real truth. 👇 Drop a comment: What’s one thing you wish your father told you? Let’s talk. Let’s heal. Let’s grow. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23denofkings">#DenOfKings</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23faithandfatherhood">#FaithAndFatherhood</a>

👑 Welcome to the DEN.
This conversation is for every man who’s ever questioned his worth, every father trying to break the cycle, and every person searching for real talk and real truth.

👇 Drop a comment:
What’s one thing you wish your father told you?
Let’s talk. Let’s heal. Let’s grow.

#DenOfKings #FaithAndFatherhood

“People in pain speak louder than people in peace!” A word!!!

DC having older parents really speaks to his maturity!!!

I’m a black woman and something about black men being willing to be vulnerable just makes me so emotional and hopeful 🫶🏾

The Queen’s are also watching, listening and learning. I plan on sharing this episode with the rest of my family. ❤

I love how D.C. Young Fly combined Wayne&#39;s perspective with Devale’s perspective, ensuring that no one felt undermined.

I love how D.C. Young Fly combined Wayne's perspective with Devale’s perspective, ensuring that no one felt undermined.

This Fatherhood Round Table should continue on!!!

I am 75 yrs. I have never heard men of any age articulate at this level about their lives, fears, successes, etc! My God we need this EVERYDAY ❤

I am 75 yrs.  I have never heard men of any age articulate at this level about their lives, fears, successes, etc!
My God we need this EVERYDAY ❤

As a black woman, I  Love Our Black Men! These guys are solid. This was a beautiful, wholesome conversation.❤🙏🏾✨️🙂

Kirk please read this! This CANNOT be the last one bro! Find 4 more men like this and have another round table this is the most important podcast I’ve ever seen! Thanks 🙏🏿

Den of Kings

Reunion Tour

Kirk Franklin's Father's Day Documentary and Album

Father's Day

Behind the Scenes

Kingdom Tour

Kingdom Book One -            Maverick City Music  x Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin - LONG LIVE LOVE Track by Track

LONG LIVE LOVE Album

Music Videos

Official Music Video For “Bless Me” featuring Kirk Franklin. 

Bless Me was written by Kirk Franklin. It is the second single lifted from Maverick City Music’s upcoming collaboration album with Kirk Franklin entitled “Kingdom Book One” Available Now. 

Kingdom was recorded with the inmates at the Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade, Florida in early March of 2022. The heart behind this project is to not only expand the idea of what the Kingdom of God looks like, but to also share and spread music and a message that taps into an inspirational and unfiltered love for all people.

You can stream Bless Me on “Kingdom Book One” Available Now! 
Link: https://maverickcityxkirkfranklin.lnk.to/BlessMe

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Lyrics 

Chorus 1
Bless me, bless me
Bless me God indeed
Death has been defeated
He is our victory
Bless me, bless me
God not just for me
But so everyone around me can have everything they need
Let all these folks that's with me God have everything they need 

Chorus 2
Favor, Favor
Let it fall on me
To till I'm the conversation
Of all my enemies
Favor, Favor
God not just for me
But so everyone around me can have everything they need
Let all these folks that's with me God have everything they need 

Verse 1
Persecuted, not abandoned
(We got everything we need)
Criticized, never forsaken
(We got everything we need)
Because God’s a promise keeper
(We got everything we need)
I got victory because
(Our God's got everything we need) 

I shall live and not die
(We got everything we need)
Because Jehovah’s by my side
(We got everything we need)
Did I tell you He’s a friend of mine?
(We got everything we need)
Lift Him up, lift Him up
(Our God's got everything we need) 

Take it up take it up
(We got everything we need)
Take it up take it up
(We got everything we need)
Take it up take it up
(We got everything we need)
Yeah, take it up
(Our God's got everything we need) 

Verse 2
And I never should forget
(We got everything we need)
He’s never failed me yet
(We got everything we need)
Every trial every test
(We got everything we need)
We bless, we bless, we bless, we bless 
(Our God's got everything we need) 

We bless, we bless, we bless, we bless 
(We got everything we need)
We bless, we bless, we bless, we bless 
(We got everything we need)
We bless, we bless, we bless, we bless 
(We got everything we need)
Yeah, we bless, we bless
(Our God's got everything we need) 

Tag
We got everything we need
(We got everything we need)
We got everything we need
(We got everything we need)
We got everything we need
(We got everything we need)
We got everything we need
(Our God's got everything we need)

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Bless Me | Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin’s new album "Father’s Day" releases October 6, 2023. 

Finding strength forward in faith, Franklin has written and produced "Father’s Day", bringing hope and encouraging growth building up one’s personal relationship with God. Father’s Day marks Franklin’s first new solo album since the 2019 release of his GRAMMY-winning solo album LONG LIVE LOVE. 

Franklin says about Father’s Day and connecting with God’s love: “I hope this album is a stripped-down, honest conversation about the difficulty of the life journey and how life can be messy, nuanced, and a matter of trial and error even for those who subscribe to faith. But it’s all wrapped in a bow of love, and that love doesn’t always make sense, but is always constant.” 


Listen to "Father's Day" on all major platforms! 
Link: https://KirkFranklin.lnk.to/FathersDayAlbum


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Father's Day: A Kirk Franklin Story

What happens when Black men sit down, take off the mask, and speak from the heart?
In the premiere of Den of Kings, Grammy-winner Kirk Franklin is joined by D.C. Young Fly, Devale Ellis, Lou Young, and Kountry Wayne for a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about fatherhood, faith, masculinity, and healing.

From growing up without a blueprint to leading their families with intentional love, this roundtable pulls no punches. This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present.

💬 Topics Covered:
 • Father wounds and healing
 • Providing more than just money
 • Faith as the foundation of manhood
 • Breaking toxic masculinity
 • Building a legacy beyond social media

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📍 Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to the Den
03:12 - Who Taught You How to Be a Man?
10:48 - The Cost of Being a Provider
17:33 - Faith in Fatherhood
23:10 - When You Didn’t Have a Blueprint
30:55 - The Pressure to Be Strong
38:42 - Love Languages & Leading at Home
46:25 - Legacy Over Likes
52:41 - Closing Words: Kings Speak Life

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Den of Kings | Kirk Franklin, D.C. Young Fly, Devale Ellis, Kountry Wayne & Lou Young on Fatherhood

What happens when real bosses sit down and talk beyond the titles?

In this powerful first episode of Den of Kings, Kirk Franklin brings together Tyler Perry, Jeezy, and Derrick Hayes for a transparent conversation about legacy, leadership, faith, and the true meaning of being a boss.

🎤 Topics include:
 • Why vulnerability matters in leadership
 • The real cost of success
 • Rewriting the Black male narrative
 • Mentorship, manhood, and mental health

💬 Drop a comment: What did you take away from this conversation?



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00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Den of Kings
02:15 - What Makes a Real Boss?
09:40 - Tyler Perry on Ownership and Legacy
17:05 - Jeezy on Evolving as a Man
24:30 - Derrick Hayes: Turning Adversity into Purpose
32:10 - Kirk Franklin on Faith and Business
40:25 - Mentorship, Masculinity & Vulnerability
48:10 - Advice for Young Kings
55:00 - Closing Reflections
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Den of Kings | Kirk Franklin, Derrick Hayes, Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins  & Tyler Perry on Being a Boss

Den of Kings returns with a powerful new episode on Mental Wealth, released on World Mental Health Day. Kirk Franklin sits with NLE The Great, Dr. Jay Barnett, KevOnStage, Ray J, and Jonathan Majors for an unfiltered conversation about grief, healing, protecting peace, and the battles Black men face in silence. From childhood wounds and loss, to navigating fame, fatherhood, and faith, this episode is raw, real, and deeply needed.

📌 Topics Covered
*Why men struggle to talk about mental health and happiness
*Vulnerability, prayer, and learning to listen to your inner voice
*Suicide, self-harm, and stories of survival
*Coping with grief, loss of loved ones, and family burdens
*Faith, therapy, and the tension between church teachings and healing
*The pressures of fame, social media, and public scrutiny
*Masculinity, affection, and the missing power of brotherhood among Black men
*How gratitude, service, and connection can rebuild peace

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📍 Chapters

0:00 – Welcome to The Den
5:01 – Opening prayer & why mental health matters
8:48 – What really makes you happy?
15:00 – Self-harm, survival, and choosing help
18:55 – On humiliation, shame, and rebuilding
30:30 – Fighting the dark space and dealing with grief
54:47 – The missing medicine: affection, brotherhood, connection
1:22:50 – “Isolation is dangerous”: naming the dark places
1:44:14 – Closing charge: you are not alone

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Den of Kings | KevOnStage, Ray J, Dr. Jay Barnett, Jonathan Majors & NLE The Great on Mental Wealth

Official Music Video for “Melodies from Heaven” featuring Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore & Maryanne J George.

Melodies from Heaven was written by Kirk Franklin. It is from Maverick City Music’s collaboration album with Kirk Franklin entitled “Kingdom Book One” Available Now!

Kingdom was recorded with the inmates at the Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade, Florida in early March of 2022. The heart behind this project is to not only expand the idea of what the Kingdom of God looks like, but to also share and spread music and a message that taps into an inspirational and unfiltered love for all people.

You can stream Melodies from Heaven on “Kingdom Book One” now available on all major platforms. 
Link: https://maverickcityxkirkfranklin.lnk.to/KingdomLT

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Lyrics

Chorus
Melodies from Heaven
Rain down on me, rain down on me
Melodies from Heaven
Rain down on me, rain down on me

Take me in Your arms and hold me close
Rain down on me, rain down on me
Fill me with Your precious Holy Ghost
Rain down on me, rain down on me

Tag1
Rain, rain
Rain, rain

Tag2
Rain down on me(rain)
L-let it fall on me(rain)
Rain down on me(rain)
L-let it fall on me(rain)
Rain down on me(rain)
L-let it fall on me(rain)
Rain down on me(rain)
L-let it(rain)

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Melodies from Heaven (feat. Chandler Moore & Maryanne J George) | Maverick City x Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin with The Family & God’s Property - Silver and Gold (30 Year Anniversary Performance)

What does it really take to build and maintain healthy relationships? In this powerful episode of Den of Kings, Kirk Franklin sits down with Tyrese Gibson, Skyh Black, and DJ Montay for a raw conversation on love, trust, commitment, and the challenges men face in relationships. From marriage struggles to fatherhood, heartbreak to healing, these kings keep it honest — showing that vulnerability is strength.

💬 Topics Covered:
* The meaning of commitment in modern relationships
* Lessons learned from heartbreak and public breakups
* Balancing love, family, and career
* Navigating trust and communication as men
* How vulnerability shapes stronger bonds


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📍 Chapters

0:00 – Welcome to The Den
4:45 – Intros, Dinner & Grace
8:16 – Life After Kids: Empty Nesting
14:36 – Why Does Love Feel So Complicated?
16:28 – Polygamy & Modern Love
24:13 – The Foundation: Love, Trust & Communication
33:10 – Lessons from Marriage, Divorce & Moving Forward
55:10 – Love in the Age of Social Media
1:18:30 – Honoring & Covering Our Queens
1:33:50 – Final Reflections

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Den of Kings | Kirk Franklin, Tyrese Gibson, Skyh Black and DJ Montay on Relationships

Thank you all for making "123 Victory" the #1 song at Gospel Radio! 

I see you out there! Keep singing and dancing!

"123 Victory" Fan Video

What does it really mean to be a man in today’s world?
In this episode of Den of Kings, Kirk Franklin sits down with The Game, Matt Barnes, Deon Cole, Big Boy, and Snoop Dogg for an unfiltered, emotional, and powerful conversation about manhood, healing, love, and legacy. From crying for the first time to facing ego, marriage, and mental health, this conversation dives deep into what strength and vulnerability look like when the mask comes off.

📌 Topics Covered
*Redefining manhood in modern culture
*Grief, fatherhood, and emotional honesty
*Breaking generational habits around vulnerability
*Love, relationships, and accountability
*Ego, success, and spiritual growth
*Healing and evolving as men

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📍 Chapters
0:00 -  Introduction: Chef's Corner and Setting the Table
1:40 - Conversation Today: Am I Man Enough?
8:34 - The Question of Vulnerability: When Was the Last Time You Cried?
16:04 - Emotional Walls and Upbringing: How Being Closed Off Can Hinder You
24:16 - The Women in our life
31:30 - Accountability & Social Media
38:39 - The Importance of Being Emotionally Present for Your Family
48:33 - Finding Self-Identity Outside of the Spotlight and Career
59:03 - The Den on Health
1:05:01 - Breaking Generational Curses and Being a Better Father
1:14:26 - Advice for Young Kings: Run Your Race and Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
1:20:53 - Final Thoughts, Inspiration, and Closing Salute

Den of Kings | The Game, Matt Barnes, Deon Cole, Big Boy & Snoop Dogg Talk Manhood

Official Lyric Video for “Exodus”.

“Exodus” was written by Kirk Franklin & Kanye West. It is the second single from Maverick City Music’s new collaborative project with Kirk Franklin “Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)” Available Now! 

Stream "Exodus" and "The Name" Today!
Link: https://maverickcityxkirkfranklin.lnk.to/KingdomPR

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Lyrics

Verse 1
And the children of Israel (mmmmmm)
Stripped themselves of their ornaments
By the Mount Horeb

Verse 2
And Moses took the tabernacle
And pitched it without the camp
And called it the Tabernacle
Of the Congregation (mmmmmm)

Verse 3
And it came to pass
That every one which sought the Lord went out unto
The Tabernacle of the Congregation
Which was without the camp (mmmmmm)

Verse 4
And it came to pass, when Moses went out
Unto the Tabernacle
And all the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door
And looked after Moses, (mmmmmm)
Until he was gone into the Tabernacle

Chorus
And all the people rose up and worshiped (mmmmmm)
And all the people rose up and worshiped (mmmmmm)
And all the people rose up and worshiped (mmmmmm)
And all the people rose up and worshiped (mmmmmm) 

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Exodus | Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin

🎶 Stream Able everywhere: https://lnk.to/AbleTRIBLAR
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Filmed during the World Tour in Europe, the lyric video for "Able" stands as proof that God’s presence cannot be confined to one place. No matter where we go, He is already there, making a way.

I want to thank the incredible singers and musicians who brought this song to life, our staff and crew for their excellence, the promoters who helped us reach new places, and most of all the fans who showed up with open hearts. You are proof that God is still moving across the world.

This song is a declaration of faith that no matter the challenge, He is still able.

Connect with Kirk Franklin:
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#KirkFranklin #Able #GospelMusic

Kirk Franklin - Able (Lyric Video)

Receiving advice  👀 new episode tomorrow of den of Kings ￼￼

Official Lyric Video for “I Am”.

“I Am” was written by Kirk Franklin. It is  from Maverick City Music’s new collaborative project with Kirk Franklin “Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)” Available Now! 

Stream "I Am" and "The Name" Today!
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Lyrics

Verse 1
He's the way, the truth, and the light
The star shining in the night
He's the one with the master plan
He is the Great I Am

Verse 2 
Feel His arms holding you in the cold
He's the savior of your soul
Healed by love with one touch of His hand
He is the Great I Am

Chorus
I Am
I Am
I Am
He is the Great I Am

Verse 3
He's the one with power to heal
So glad to be in His will
Tell the world to just be still
I'm in the presence of the Great I Am

He is the Great I Am
He is the Great I Am
He is the Great I Am
He is the Great I Am

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I Am | Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin

Official Visualizer for "Again" by Kirk Franklin featuring Chandler Moore, Tori Kelly, Jonathan McReynolds, Jekalyn Carr, Kelontae Gavin & Miranda Curtis. 

Again is the focus track lifted 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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#kirkfranklin #fathersday #gospel

Kirk Franklin  - Again (Official Visualizer) | Father's Day

You can’t rescue everybody!✊🏾
Watch the Full episode now on my YouTube Channel!📺 
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You can’t rescue everybody!✊🏾

Prayers for Sydney, Australia ❤️

Every story starts somewhere.
On this new episode of Den of Kings, Kirk Franklin sits with Eric Bellinger, T.I., Jacquees and Jermaine Dupri for a powerful conversation about the places, people and moments that shaped them.

From growing up in Atlanta and Cali, to early mistakes, mentors, music, and the lessons learned along the way, these kings open up about the experiences that built their confidence, tested their character, and helped define who they became.

They talk about surviving their environments, choosing purpose over pressure, navigating success, and returning home with new eyes.
This is a conversation about origin, identity, family, mistakes, redemption and the neighborhoods that raised them.


📌 Topics Covered
*The fundamental role of one's beginning/hometown in shaping identity.
*The duality of peace and pain when reflecting on childhood experiences.
*Personal journeys of progress, evolution, and becoming a "neighborhood superstar".
*The impact of childhood on fatherhood, including lessons to instill and generational cycles to break.
*The influence of mentors and a supportive "village" on success.
*Dealing with childhood trauma, hardship, and the concept of responsibility versus guilt.
*Strategies for instilling "grit" and the value of earning in children who are not raised in the 'hood'.


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📍 Chapters
0:08 - Welcome, Setting the Table, and Introducing the Episode's Theme
5:55 - Atlanta, D.C., and the Duality of Home (Chocolate City)
7:51 - Peace, Pain, and Progress: Perspectives on the Past
13:47 - Fatherhood: Lessons to Give and Lessons to Withhold
18:19 - Finding the Village and Key Mentors
23:38 - Childhood Realities, Hardship, and Education
28:00 - Overcoming Trauma and the Burden of Responsibility
37:22 - Breaking Generational Trauma and Instilling Grit
46:30 - Church, Spirituality, and the Pursuit of True Faith
51:10 - Conclusion: "Where I'm from made me..."

Den of Kings | Eric Bellinger, T.I., Jacquees and Jermaine Dupri on Where They’re From

Has church become more about performance than God?⛪️
New episode of #DenofKings LIVE NOW on my YouTube channel!

Has church become more about performance than God?⛪️

Thank you Auckland, New Zealand!❤️

Giving is powerful, but wisdom says it needs boundaries.🙏🏽

New episode drops Sunday, 12.14.25 at 12pm EST.👑
📍 Streaming exclusively on my YouTube channel

#DenofKings #KirkFranklin #EricBellinger #TI #Tip #Jacquees  #JermaineDuPri

Giving is powerful, but wisdom says it needs boundaries.🙏🏽

Our beginnings shape everything.
New episode drops Sunday, 12.14.25 — 12pm EST.

In this new episode of Den of Kings, I sit with my brothers @EricBellinger @TIP @Jacquees @JermaineDupri

📍 Streaming only on my YouTube Channel
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Our beginnings shape everything.

We're trying to get this music to y'all as fast as we can!🔥🔥🔥

There’s enough negativity out there.❤️

Kirk Franklin

Father's Day

Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)

Kingdom Book One

LONG LIVE LOVE

Losing My Religion

Losing My Religion

Hello Fear

The Fight Of My Life

Hero

The Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin (Live)

Able

Do It Again

RAIN DOWN ON ME (with Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music feat. Kierra Sheard, Chandler Moore)

Thank God

Joy To The World - Spotify Singles Holiday

Needs

Try Love

All Things

Kirk Franklin Revolution (Remix)

Fall in Love at Christmas (Remixes)