“I wasn't trying to be no national name or nothing. I didn't have that idea to even think that was possible.”

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The speaker says he did not set out to become widely famous, and he did not even think that level of recognition was possible. It presents success as something unexpected rather than planned. The tone is modest and unassuming.

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Originally said in English.

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About Kirk Franklin

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.

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