Kirk Franklin (born January 26, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American Gospel music singer and author. He is most notably known as the leader of urban contemporary gospel choirs such as the Family, Nu Nation, God's Property and 1NC (One Nation Crew).

Kirk Franklin (born January 26, 1970 in Riverside, Texas) is a platinum-selling musician who blended gospel, hip hop, and R&B in the 1990s. He released his first gospel album, Kirk Franklin & Family, in 1993, and is known as the leader of contemporary gospel choirs such as Kirk Franklin & the Family, Kirk Franklin’s Nu Nation, and God’s Property. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised by his aunt, Gertrude Franklin. He developed a talent for music early, playing the piano at age four a