Kirk Franklin Faces Backlash Over New Song With GloRilla

Kirk Franklin Faces Backlash Over New Song With GloRilla

Kirk Franklin has never been afraid to step outside the traditional gospel music lane, but some of his recent collaborations have sparked plenty of conversation among Christian fans. In a video posted to his YouTube channel on Dec. 30, 2024, Franklin looked back at some of the year’s biggest moments surrounding his career. Among them […]

Kirk Franklin Reveals New Album ‘I Am What I Am’ & Song Featuring GloRilla

20-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend Kirk Franklin released his new single “This Time” featuring GloRilla. The track arrives via Uptown Records. It marks the lead-up to Franklin’s fourteenth solo album, I Am What I Am, dropping October 30th. Fans can now stream the single and pre-order the album. “This Time” interpolates Mandrill’s song “Children Of The […]

Kirk Franklin Talks ‘I Am What I Am,’ Faith, Culture & What’s Next

After more than three decades of helping reshape the sound and reach of gospel music, Kirk Franklin is still focused on what comes next. The Grammy Award-winning gospel artist joined Extreme Praise for a conversation about his upcoming album, I Am What I Am, his creative journey and the balance between staying rooted in faith while […]