“I preach Christ, whether people want to hear that or not. I preach it in the spirit of love, you know, not in a spirit of hate, for whoever wants to listen - black, white, Jew or Gentile. They are all my brothers, you know? They are all my sisters.”

American gospel singer and record producer

Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an American gospel singer, rapper, songwriter, composer, record producer, and choir director. He is known for helping shape contemporary urban gospel and for leading groups such as the Family, God’s Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) early in his career. Franklin has won 20 Grammy Awards, and Variety has described him as the “Reigning King of Urban Gospel.” He is also one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame. His work spans performance, writing, production, and choir leadership.