Gospel singer Kirk Franklin recently revealed on the ‘Funky Friday’ podcast that he stopped speaking to his mother at age 32. The estrangement followed a family intervention for his sister, where tensions arose due to his mother’s new husband’s remarks. Franklin felt deeply hurt by his mother's actions.
In a recent appearance on the ‘Funky Friday’ podcast, renowned gospel artist Kirk Franklin discussed his estrangement from his biological mother, which began at age 32. Franklin, now 54, revealed that the fallout stemmed from a family crisis involving his sister, who had just been released from prison.
During the interview, Franklin recounted a significant family intervention meant to help his sister, who was struggling with addiction. Despite the gravity of the situation, Franklin's mother attended the meeting with her new husband. The intervention was initially progressing well, but tensions escalated when Franklin's mother’s new spouse made a contentious remark.
Franklin was disheartened when, after expressing that the focus should be on helping his sister rather than family dynamics, his mother's new husband criticized him for not maintaining contact with his mother. The situation worsened when, in a moment of heightened emotion, Franklin's mother chose to leave with her new husband, leaving Franklin feeling deeply betrayed.
Franklin's account highlights the emotional turmoil of dealing with family conflict and unresolved issues. His decision to cease communication with his mother was a protective measure against further emotional pain. The revelation offers a poignant glimpse into the personal struggles behind the public persona of the celebrated gospel singer.
