Kirk Franklin closed the 2025 BET Awards by performing a medley of hits featuring Tamar Braxton, Muni Long, Jamal Roberts and Salt from Salt-N-Pepa after he received an Ultimate Icon Award.

From Maxwell's greatest breakup song to Kirk Franklin's legendary gospel track, The Root's cleaning playlist includes some of the many songs to tap into the next time you pick up a mop.

Kirk Franklin (far right) with his wife, children and grandchildren. Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is grateful for his four kids: Kerrion, Carrington, Kennedy and Caziah. Kirk became a dad for the ...

G ospel music icon Kirk Franklin banks his record-tying 11th No. 1 on Billboard’ s Gospel Airplay chart as “Try Love” rises to the top of the list dated Dec. 28. The song increased by 8% in ...

Elsewhere, she’s expanded her portfolio of feature performances with collaborators Gelo, Lil Baby, and J-Hope. Watch the video for GloRilla’s “Rain Down On Me” featuring Kirk Franklin above.

With “Rain Down On Me,” however, the southern artist born Gloria Hallelujah Woods embraces her gospel roots with the help of Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, and Kierra Sheard.

Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin’s Most Iconic (and Irksome) Moments Over the Years The music legend, who will receive the Black Music Icon Award ahead of the 2025 Grammys, has been critically ...

Kirk Franklin is honored as an Ultimate Icon at the 2025 BET Awards The gospel singer, along with Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg, received the award on Monday, June 9 at the Peacock Theater ...