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Kirk Franklin's Painful Family Secret Revealed
21 Sep
Summary
- Kirk Franklin's mother denies his biological father despite two DNA tests.
- Franklin has not seen his mother since the paternity results emerged.
- The gospel artist was legally adopted at four years old.
Gospel music star Kirk Franklin's relationship with his mother, Debra Jones, remains deeply fractured following the discovery of his biological father.
In 2023, Franklin identified his biological father, Richard Hubbard, an event that inspired his thirteenth studio album, "Father's Day." This revelation has exacerbated the already troubled dynamic with his mother, who Franklin claims only began to acknowledge him when his music career gained traction.
Franklin shared with The Angie Martinez Show that his mother continues to deny the paternity results, even after two DNA tests confirmed Richard Hubbard as his father. This denial has caused significant pain, leading to Franklin not seeing his mother for years. The strained relationship was further highlighted when his mother walked out during the filming of his documentary.
