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Aww! Kirk Franklin Finally Found His Birth Father At Age 53

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In a heartwarming revelation, Kirk Franklin recently shared with his fans on YouTube that he has finally found his birth father at the age of 53. The emotional reunion was captured in a documentary titled “Father’s Day” which showcased the first meeting between Franklin and his father, Rick Hubbard. It was a moment filled with … Read more

Kirk Franklin Says In Order To ‘Save The Next Generation,’ We Need To Start Giving Our Kids ‘Real Names’ Like ‘Betty, Phyllis, Geraldine & Ruby’

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Kirk Franklin Says In Order To ‘Save The Next Generation,’ We Need To Start Giving Our Kids ‘Real Names’ Like ‘Betty, Phyllis, Geraldine & Ruby’

Somebody please come get Kirk Franklin! The Gospel singer claims that in order for us to “save the next generation,” we need to start giving our kids “real names,” like “‘Betty, Phyllis, Geraldine & Ruby, etc.” RELATED: Kerrion Franklin Calls Out Estranged Father Kirk Franklin For Not Inviting Him To Family Photoshoot; Kirk Says He’s Not … Read more

Kerrion Franklin Calls Out Estranged Father Kirk Franklin For Not Inviting Him To Family Photoshoot; Kirk Says He’s Not The ‘Perfect Father’

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Kerrion Franklin Calls Out Estranged Father Kirk Franklin For Not Inviting Him To Family Photoshoot; Kirk Says He’s Not The ‘Perfect Father’

#Socialites, let’s keep the Franklin family in prayer as Kerrion Franklin calls out his estranged father Kirk Franklin again — this time for not inviting him to a family photoshoot. RELATED: Steve Harvey Tells Everyone To ‘Get Off Kirk Franklin’s Back!’ Kirk have had a strained relationship for some years now. Last year, things between Kerrion … Read more

Kirk Franklin’s Estranged Son Kerrion Finally Released From Jail — Thanks His ‘Father’

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After spending nearly two months in the slammer, Kirk Franklin’s estranged son Kerrion has been released from jail. The Bad Boys: Los Angeles star was let out of an Orange County facility on June 1, according to jail records. As it was previously reported, Kerrion was arrested by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department on April … Read more

Kerrion Franklin’s Mother Defends Kirk Franklin & Claims Son Was ‘Not Abandoned’

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Kerrion Franklin's Mother Defends Kirk Franklin & Claims Son Was Not Abandoned

Kerrion Franklin’s Mother Defends Kirk Franklin & Claims Son Was ‘Not Abandoned’ Oh lawd! Kerrion Franklin‘s mother Shawn Ewing is breaking her silence as she defends her baby daddy Kirk Franklin and claims their son was “not abandoned” by his teenage parents. Amid Kerrion and Kirk’s public feud — which began after Kerrion leaked profanity-laced audio, Shawn is … Read more

Steve Harvey Tells Everyone To ‘Get Off Kirk Franklin’s Back!’

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Steve Harvey Tells Everyone To 'Get Off Kirk Franklin's Back!'

Steve Harvey Tells Everyone To ‘Get Off Kirk Franklin’s Back!’ Steve Harvey is standing up as a fellow father and telling everyone to “get off Kirk Franklin‘s back” after the Gospel legend and his estranged son, Kerrion Franklin, went viral this past week after an intense call leaked. After Kerrion uploaded a phone call between … Read more

Kanye West Named Billboard’s Top Gospel Artist Of 2020

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Kanye West Named Billboard's Top Gospel Artist Of 2020

Kanye West Named Billboard’s Top Gospel Artist Of 2020 Mr. Yeezus himself Kanye West has been named Billboard‘s Top Gospel Artist of 2020, and is also the Top Male Gospel Artist of 2020. Additionally, on the year-end Top Christian Artists category, Yeezy ranked in at No. 2 for the year, behind Lauren Daigle. On Thursday (Dec. 3), the … Read more

DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Kirk Franklin, John Legend Pays Tribute To Nipsey Hussle At The 62nd Grammys

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DJ Khaled, John Legend, Kirk Franklin, Meek Mill, Roddy Rich, and YG paid tribute to Nipsey Hussle on the Grammy stage. SFGate reports the performance was opened up by director Ava DuVernay with a variety of dancers and band players. Meek Mill performed his new song “Letter to Nipsey” and shortly after, DJ Khaled, YG, … Read more

HU Exclusive: 2018 Billboard Live Music Summit & Awards Salute Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, John Mayer & More

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HU Exclusive: 2018 Billboard Live Music Summit & Awards Salute Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, John Mayer & More

During its 2-day 2018 Live Music and Summit Awards, Billboard welcomed Hollywood Unlocked to not only witness its honoring top comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, rapper Post Malone and manager Dre London, singers Shawn Mendes and John Mayer, but also the men and women behind your favorite live performances; including the agencies, promoters and more that play a hand in creating special moments between fans and artists.

In addition to day one’s live music awards, the event included two days worth of panels offering insight on how the largest Hip-Hop festivals came to be, how to be a promoter, publicist, manager, and bridge the gap between the many ism’s in the industry — sexism, racism, professionalism, and more.

RELATED: 2018 Billboard Music Awards: SZA Wins Top R&B Female Artist & Cardi B Wins Top Rap Female Artist

While taking place at Beverly Hills’ Montage hotel, the annual event, formerly known as the Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, also honored the return of famed group New Kids on the Block, Idol winner Maddie Poppe, Gospel icon Kirk Franklin, and many more.

So, to take a look at the complete list of winner and honorees, click here. And be sure to view more exclusive footage below, courtesy of Billboard.

RELATED: Janet Jackson To Perform & Receive Icon Award At 2018 Billboard Music Awards

#PressPlay below to view more coverage from the 2018 Billboard Live Music Summit & Awards

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