Kirk Franklin Didn't Need To Apologize

[@teresacraig177]

I'm so sick of people acting like they've never been through something with their children!

[@melaniejohnson9925]

@Teresa Craig or what they have been through as a child.

[@jackeebonner1]

Sat that! 💕

[@teresacraig177]

@@melaniejohnson9925 that is not the topic of conversation for me.

[@khadijahbilal9325]

True

[@cinnamonstar808]

lol ! ! ! . . . yes

[@juelzadebisi1898]

I have told my kids the moment that they are “grown” enough to disrespect me or their Mama it’s time for them to go & be grown on their own! They forfeit all of our assistance because grown folks take care of themselves!

[@ticiajohnson4505]

PERIOD! That’s what my parents told me one time I LOOKED at them sideways!

[@Boss_Lady1273]

YES YES YES.

[@sheilaspence1250]

All children have a moment. The put the toe on the line. But THIS position right here is what determines how that child will follow-through. My parents told me this. And I told my kids.

[@octaviaparks]

Facts

[@mcole442]

Bingo........🦁

[@judyohio2917]

Nobody...NO...BODY can push your buttons like your kids can. Praying for both father and son

[@muahmuah]

😂😂😂

[@eternal5024]

this works both ways, remember that

[@romishafranks]

@@eternal5024 no it doesn't. That's what's wrong with youngsters these days. Too many white people in ya ear

[@bmorecareful436]

Aaaaamen!!!

[@eternal5024]

@@romishafranks so in your mind it's impossible for a parent to push your buttons. Sounds like u think becoming a parent makes you infallible. This is the beginning of slavery. And no, common sense is in my mind ear and mind. No white people needed for that one.

[@annettedouglas782]

I'm a mother of 4 grown children, a son and 3 daughters and I will say that I've been there a time or two. It hurts you as a parent to go there with your child. I felt Kirk's emotions and it just hurt my heart. Rickey, I appreciate your honesty, and all that you do and have done for others. Some are just thankful that someone did something for them and some no matter how much you do , it's never enough. Prayers for us all it's a tough job being parents. Love from TN

[@mercygladstone1303]

Kirk, stand firm as the godly father you are. We’re all going through our issues with our grown kids who think they can show such disrespect to parent, commit them back to the lord’s hands and he will take care of them, love

[@comekiasylvester]

Amen💗💖

[@Joyful-gu5bj]

Been there too with my daughter, when she was 19 years old.

[@yvonneboaten8289]

He is as human as can be. The emotiins we see cannot be fake. He cares about his son but everyone gets to their breaking point.

[@user-de2mt6kq3v]

Totally 👍

[@kennyray4458]

Kirk never confessed that he was perfect but only confessed that he serve a Perfect God

[@yolandaalexander4029]

AMEN TO THAT

[@myracousin7510]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@brewilliams8875]

Right! This the one!

[@sweettmom3boys]

Absolutely! ❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelm.3173]

Amen🙏🏾

[@empressmdottie7475]

As a single mother who got royally cussed the fuck out by the child that everyone said I spoiled...that kind of anger is hard to control instantly in the moment. I relate to Kirk Franklin and Im sending the Franklins prayers.

[@dianeblankssanchez9810]

D Halsey ... I feel you.

[@boovercomesstorms8977]

Mine did all that.. guess what she still has her teeth. I am a minister but try me if you want.

[@hortensemclean6495]

May God help you and your family. Keep ❤️.

[@brendacapers6884]

As a parent we’ve been there when we’ve giving them everything.

[@brendathompson3864]

I have been told 3 times this week that my son is in here calling me bitches and stepping in my face because I spoiled him. His anger is out of control and I have tried everything. I aint kissing no ass that still got afterburner on his damn lips. Im over these kids. You want a hard knock that get it out the mud life you got it. This touch so close to home.

[@charlesirvin5183]

By the time a man realizes his father was right he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong . I’m with you Kirk. Wait until he has kids.

[@sweetpeasurvivor8784]

@ Charles Irvin you said it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾; his karma will come when he has his own children

[@gwendolyndavid8227]

What goes around comes around.. What he's doing to his father his son will do to him DOUBLE!!

[@olhead54]

@Charles Irvin

[@olhead54]

@Charles Irvin No truer words have ever been spoken 💪🏾💪🏾

[@SYRNofNNINE]

Exactly..... couldn’t have said it any better 👌🏾

[@Redeemed2000]

Thank you, Ricky for posting this! Thank you for supporting him! No one has the right to throw stones in our glass houses! Our children can try us! I would NOT have apologized to anyone! Kirk doesn't owe anyone an apology.

[@SirWalrusButt556]

Last I checked blaspheming the name of the Lord is an extraordinary heinous sin. You need to check if you really redeemed if you think that’s okay....

[@2BGMedia]

Kids don’t understand until they become parents. After my first kid went to college, I called and apologized to my parents. Children will never understand the sacrifice until they become parents.

[@ianthiadarden7794]

Thank you beloved. Parenting is work love.

[@michellelove34]

FACTS!!

[@veronicascroggins8948]

Truth cause baby being a Adult is hard man and pass the same lessons my parents gave me with tiny adjustments for the times 🙏🙏💪

[@VLEEZY1]

I apologized to my parents too. As a matter of fact, I still do it from time to time. I really appreciate them now and am very sorry for all I put them through

[@upnorth3173]

But he a GROWN MAN!!!

[@symanthiabrown1395]

His son is a grown man, he got handled accordingly. You never know the amount of hurt a child of yours can inflict on you, by disrespecting you, until you have a child that does. It's an unimaginable feeling.

[@greaterishe7197]

You are ABSOLUTELY correct. Been there!

[@ANGELSLVME]

Yes , yes, yes!!!!

[@tiffanyowens5022]

@@ANGELSLVME SO TRUE. ONLY PARENTS THAT CARE , UNDERSTAND

[@carlagreene5598]

unimagineable feeling.... :(

[@diquecannon]

An unimaginable feeling when being disrespected by ungrateful kids...it is painful 🙃

[@MrZoodmacc]

No, Kirk didn't need to apologize, "he's human" and "he's a Father"

[@amyw.7031]

Exactly I agree

[@natinapowell7990]

Kirk making to much money off the gospel community! He doesn't want to lose any jobs

[@hackssnacksandgames]

He's a dad there's only one FATHER and this is who he needs to apologize too. Keep loving your son kirk no need to explain to this worldly people!!!! We love Mr. Franklin and his son!!!😍

[@ANicoleTeacher]

I think it was best for him to. He has a platform & if he didn't; he would give the media time to create lies. Kirk was able to speak out and control the narrative.

[@nellyd9280]

I agree with Ricky. The current culture trying to emasculate men, especially black men, trying to cancel the God given authority of parents, trying to spit in their parents face or whatever, disrespecting them with this crazy sense of entitlement...ENTITLEMENT B.S. I'm gonna stop right here. Because this is ridiculous...doing this to caring parents. Remember God's 5th Command...

[@snteag]

I heard Kirk cussed his son out and I didn't even bother to listen to the tape. I was like "And?" Kids can push you right over the edge at times. Nobody is perfect and sometimes they need to be cussed out. Especially those that only contact you when they want something.

[@missmuffie6930]

How do you spell EXCATLY !!! Think I'm some damn Robot, I'm a real mother, I'll snuff your rotten behind. And nobody will even know. That's how REAL MOTHERS LOVE !!! Lol...

[@scorpioe7867]

@sn tg I like your comment 💯 amen and amen 🙏🏿😇

[@venasingleton1922]

His son should be glad he only cussed him out.

[@soniapoly1]

My mom would have knocked all my teeth out at 30 yrs old.

[@patricegrace437]

Yes indeed. He should have been there to lay hands on him. Real talk! 💯

[@tarishaedwards6183]

@@patricegrace437 that part😁

[@shamlee1980able]

Facts

[@dtrn254]

Wow... You knoe nothin about that son or Kirk's behavior.

[@beautifulstallion3119]

The fact that his son recorded that lets you know that he had every intention to provoke that cursing out. I ain’t mad at him at all. People try to look at Gospel singers as God when they’re only human just like us 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@julianathompson173]

But the world is so backwards if it wasn't the son would have known he was going to get ripped. But he know the world is backwards that's y he can post nonsense.

[@mdhickst]

Definitely provoked

[@shavonnegibson8918]

You are so right

[@kayymarie1105]

Entire facts!!

[@singlnfine]

At 30 yrs old, you couldn't come back in my house after this. This is a grown man trying to hurt his father!✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

[@valjones8428]

You are so right!!! His name goes out of my Will as well. Period!!!!

[@raquelwelch2097]

Agreed!! I’m sure he’s had help from his dad and the minute Kirk said no - he has a temper tantrum!! 33 years old!!

[@kingartison]

@@valjones8428 wow

[@Peanut_Butter_Coalition]

Yep. He knows damn well that we are in a cancel culture. His son definitely tried to ruin him.

[@shareewilliams7007]

@@Peanut_Butter_Coalition yes! But we won't let that happen.

[@edithcampbell8162]

It is a blessing to see you speak with support on Mr. Franklin’s unfortunate situation with his son. An apology from him is completely unnecessary. His son needs counseling for his behavior and he should apologize to his father for being an unfaithful son. I’m praying for their healing.🌺

[@carlamanning1216]

Amen

[@Jarhead-eu8py]

My Dad used to tell me “ your enemy don’t want nothing to do with you. It’s your friends and family that get every time “

[@traceydorsey6556]

mysis

[@DDejon]

No. Your kids come to you from GOD. If you can't respect that then you have nothing at all to say to me. Keep your non music making ass out of my face.

[@angell.jr.1760]

@@DDejon wow the bible itself states in the Gospel the greatest song ever written produced by the best Father and son team ever released on holy spirits records mother against daughter father against son sister against brother! Train up a child yes gifts from God heed the warning Cain a son of God made by his hands warned by God to his face if u don't becareful sin standing at your door to bring the curse up out of u! And yet with Adam parent skills and the Creators manhood instruction in his face he still killed his brother! The enemy didn't kill Able Cain his brother did because he was jealous the same way this son is in his heart ❤ regarding his father proof public post and public shame this man has express many things in his music his music is great because everyone can relate no matter what or who u believe in u can feel what a difference a smile makes or u can stump out hate! God said becareful evil, standing there waiting to judge u! At the front door! People always miss it everything is a lesson and a blessing a teaching moment from God! Someone needed to know even though u righteous check them grown children Someone needed to learn even though u grown u can still be checked ✔

[@victorianicolehughes4291]

On point

[@dtondjafoster5672]

Preach

[@taviawms4836]

I don't think he owes Noone an apology.I have a child like that and is disrespectful.We don't no what he did before he started recording.

[@Truthteller000]

Pray for them and let them be. Sometimes that's all you can do,

[@ThxGod_ItsOver]

IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE TO REPENT 1 JOHN 3:10 LUKE CHAPTER TWELVE, MATTHEW 22:35-40 KJV REVELATION 1:12-19, REVELATION 2:18, REVELATION 3:20 GALATIANS 6:7-8, JEREMIAH 29:11-13.

[@malloriewashington4815]

I agree.

[@2bcng]

@@ThxGod_ItsOver repent for what? His grown son recorded him without hos permission and edited his part to make Kirk Franklin look like the bad guy. Thus grown boy need to repent himself. He is lucky that is all he got. Just because Kirk is a Christian does not mean he won't be tested by unruly kids like his son.

[@deeknits]

Exactly, he didn’t just start cussin him out for no reason. I said on another vid, if it was MY father, he would’ve kicked the lining outta my brother’s a$$, and wouldn’t have lost a second’s sleep about it.

[@tangelawilliams9381]

I stand with Kirk. He's human and he's tired of the manipulation.

[@gma904]

It’s the disrespect more than anything else.

[@natinapowell7990]

Exactly!

[@msdecemberloveangel8236]

Thats exactly what it is sister. They will manipulate u untill they can't get no mo outta u

[@doelinelewis491]

That's why God say he forgive 🙏 them who have sin guess 🙄 some people forgot one should not judge also 🤔 piece and love 💘 God Bless and be safe ♥ 🙏 😊

[@cynthiaperkins5388]

"...EVERYBODY DON'T DESERVE YOUR PRESENCE!" this is truth!

[@joanneassez1832]

Ooooh that spoke to me!

[@flowersfam3462]

So true!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@andrewgoosdy3814]

You right about that. Subscribe to my channel

[@PoetandProfessor]

He’s all good with me. He didn’t have to apologize for anything. Raising kids ain’t no joke. They make you want to put them in headlocks all the time. Smh

[@LastoftheMohicans116]

Or choke them till they woozy.

[@Braylons.Life1]

@@LastoftheMohicans116 kmsl🤣😆😆😆😆

[@christyannelinn1891]

😭😭😭

[@msbrowneye00]

I BODY SLAMMED MINE BUT THEY ARE GROWN NOW.

[@paulettehargrove2778]

He ain’t a kid he’s a grown man

[@ednachambers9754]

A grown man that needs to grow up, Kirk don’t owe him anything.

[@terrismith7543]

Cut off money and stop paying his bills. He will need Kirk before Kirk need him.

[@americanfresh17]

‼‼‼

[@theonlyones4479]

Exactly. I will block my son in a minute and cut off all financial help. It humbles him every time and reminds him that he’s not running his program in my home. My love and support are always there for him, but his has to evolve to a level of maturity that align with God’s will for our lives.

[@barbarawoods7258]

Amen

[@kingjay1628]

Yep, Let these young people learned the hard way.

[@LOVELEE1971]

Exactly, he is 33. He need to be on his own anyway.

[@blessedwithin47]

U preaching the truth...I'm a single mom who raised 3 children and been through it...today I'm doing it all over again ..single glam-ma...I'm an Elder', and I'm taking care of my grandson who lost his mom...no dad..and I'm going through some tough situations with him and have cursed him out plenty of times and repented later...these kids will take you there....and I'm ready...he be 18...I'm like Ricky when I've done all I can and you outta pocket !! You just been expired to figure it out

[@davidclarencescott1935]

Fortunately, my father has never talked to me this way. I have never given my reason to. I would never have disrespected my father in the way this man talked to his father. I don't blame Kirk Franklin for what he did, he is human and I can appreciate where he is coming from . I support Kirk 100%.

[@dtrn254]

How did his son disrespect Kirk?

[@withlovestephaniedenise7024]

Same here. I never disrespected my parents I stand with Kirk! Parents sacrifice their lives...how can a child tell their parent "eff you?"

[@drobinson3448]

He's human and his son is an adult. Praying for him and his family because this is becoming a norm with these entitled grown children.

[@donnahill2178]

Yes these adults think they are entitled. I have to pray about my adult child daily. I gave her back to God, and asked him to watch over her.

[@sharonirving8513]

I know exactly how he feels mine is 39 and I have been cussed by my child and her child(grandchild) so. My prayers and support goes out to Mr.Kirk Franklin.❤❤❤

[@peacefulrain86]

I'm in my 30s and my parents are in their 60s. My parents have never had to speak to me that way. And we need to appreciate the sacrifices our parents made, even if they made mistakes, no one is perfect. And we have to forgive them for their mistakes, if we want to be forgiven.

[@masonfalcon6933]

🙏

[@JonathanMartinez-vh6vo]

I'm so glad that have my Dad around still. He's been through heart surgery in December. Sometimes in the moment during the past I got mad at my Dad but learn not to raise my voice at him or yell. I don't want to do anything stupid that I would regret for the rest of my life. I'm just making sure no matter what, I want to always respect my Dad and my Mom and respect the elders. I been taking my Dad to his appointments and helping him out and I enjoy it. It's help me to develop relationships. I would take him to the store too and also get coffee together. I'm 36 years old but I am proud to spend as much time with Dad. This message is reminding me to continue to be good to my Dad and keep doing what I'm doing. My Mom appreciate for what I'm doing with my Dad.

[@RaychelleofSunshine]

There’s a lot of pain in that relationship, I pray that everyone finds peace and understanding

[@bevill72able]

In Jesus Powerful and Healing Name! Amen

[@calliehenry1526]

Tell them Ricky , Welcome to the real world.. ungrateful asses

[@thegospel391]

Lots of pain!!!!!!

[@Lgu-w1k]

Kirk is probably tired of his son and vice versa, you can try and try. People are who they are, some don't feel the need to change. We have to turn family lose just like anyone else.

[@bridgettate8109]

That’s what I say🙏🏾 for the Franklin family

[@larhondalivelife]

He better than me cause I wouldn’t have apologized for not a damn thing.

[@Girlysamuraiesq]

In fact, I would’ve taken it to the streets bare knuckles-now record that lil ol’ boy🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@larhondalivelife]

@@Girlysamuraiesq right

[@cccc8643]

gutttt durn gut durn !!!!!

[@lovegoddess3522]

YATZEE!!!! i damn sure wouldn’t have apologized!!! I probably would lay hands when i see him too!!

[@padussia]

💯💯

[@saritaking3070]

I totally agree Rickey he was having a private conversation with his son that got railroaded by a disrespectful son that got publicized without his knowledge. He was trying to show his dad to the world and really it backfired to me because he showed how sneaky he was to show his dad in his most vulnerable time. Praying for Kirk and his family.

[@cancergirl2006]

The fact that his son has been pulling these stunts since 2018 and NOT ONCE has Kirk spoken about it....says to me Kerrion has a hidden agenda going on. The Bible says that sons will rise up against fathers and daughters against mothers. This is a prime example of that. For him to even record that conversation unbeknownst to Kirk was a kid move to get his dad’s attention, and he got more than what he bargained for. It’s sad....

[@JTScott1988]

So Abused kids exposing abuse is SNEAKY?

[@raquelwelch2097]

The he tweeted he was scared for his life that’s why he did it! Please just like someone said if he was so afraid call the police! So sneaky and disrespectful!

[@bosslady6366]

@@cancergirl2006 THAT WAS DEFORMATION OF CHARACTER!!🤔

[@mkszaq1xsw2]

@@JTScott1988 the 'kid' is 33 years old. Disrespect will not be tolerated.

[@vhart38]

My husband took on the responsibility that their “father” refused to do even to this day. We DARE them to ever speak to him or me in this manner....

[@cynthiaperkins-hill5505]

Got out of line and he got dealt with, Kirk Franklin is still a human that’s a Christian. He doesn’t owe anyone an apology

[@Taledanoneya]

Exactly sis. Say it again

[@eugeneangwa4466]

A righteous man falls seven times and still get back up.

[@Tigerex966]

yes he does, His son and God.

[@barbarawoods7258]

You are so right.

[@shrondabaylor]

This "cancel culture" & sense of entitlement of the youth of today . . . . Honor your mother & your father . . . .

[@sheabarber1176]

RIGHT!!!!

[@TheOriginalFrankMatthews]

It goes both ways. Every parent not the same.

[@bigtez8118]

Ephesians 6 1-4

[@user-gx5hf2fn9j]

Frank Matthews I agree there are some parents that are horrible to their children.

[@jeffu3248]

Yes! Agreed 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tyannahlark7505]

I can appreciate him apologizing to the Christian community BUT he doesn't owe anyone BUT God.

[@sugarmomm713]

I agree

[@colorpurple4623]

Yes he does owe the Christian community an apology if he feels or the mass majority feels that he has offered them through his action, he should repent and ask them for forgiveness its biblical and there's nothing wrong with apologizing, it shows strength of character.

[@ritabuggthomas2696]

THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY‼️‼️‼️THEY'RE NOT GOD SO WHYYYY'D YOU STRESS THAT FACT ⁉️ IN MYYY OPINION THE ONLY PERSON HE SHOULD'VE APOLOGIZED TO WAS HIS SON WHICH HE ABSOLUTELY DID NOT ‼️

[@fazeman4]

@@colorpurple4623 show me that in Scripture. His son never should have post this in social media in the first place. That conversation was for his ears and his ears only. That was not made for the masses to hear. His son caused this nobody else. You don't ha e a heaven or hell to put him in. That is not your call.

[@kenishabazile846]

Amen!!!!

[@carlyf8364]

Totally relate as a parent of two teen boys. Those that have negative thoughts need to check their judgment at the door. Not your job to judge. Speak Rickey!!

[@garyarmstrong3137]

Ricky, brother I just went through the same thing with my 31 year old son. Social Media was his platform to attack my character and reputation because I stopped giving. My support and sympathy goes out to Kirk and all Good Fathers that have to face this type of betrayal. #BlackFathersMatter

[@ednahuntley4486]

Amen, and mothers go through the same thing with grown suppose to be adults. Stop giving and they start tripping.

[@derwinwallace4480]

If he secretly recorded his father, there’s no telling what else he would do to try and hurt his father

[@romanceaddicts7045]

True!

[@Taledanoneya]

Right

[@gwendolynmitchell3336]

Say it again

[@KV-mz8ro]

Or has already done!

[@christyannelinn1891]

Tiptoeing in woods with HARRIET TUBMAN!!!

[@Truthfavorblessed]

“Everybody don’t deserve your presence!” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 No matter who it is, keep your peace.

[@phatboysbakery]

Rickey said a Mouthfull there!!

[@LynnMayfield]

Truth!!!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@linglang7322]

A man would find it easy to walk away from their child! I dont give a dam what me and mine go thru. Get mad, stretch ya ass then give me a kiss on the chic BECAUSE IM YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR MY SON! I'LL NEVER TURN MY BACK!

[@linglang7322]

@Zoe 1221 no that's not the problem with US black women, SPEAK FOR YOURSELF! Yall speak of be in a problematic why so often then complain about how we are viewed so negatively by others! 2NDLY, me loving my children unconditionally is not me being walked over! SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP!

[@linglang7322]

@Zoe 1221 TO EACH IS OWN! Your degrees mean nothing to me but congratulations that's a big accomplishment. #LiveLaughLive✌

[@sarahjacobs7435]

AN APOLOGY MAY NOT BE NECESSARY, BUT IT IS ONE OF THE GREATEST FORM OF HUMILITY. IT SOOTHES AND HEALS.

[@sharonwells1402]

Kirk cursed his son out, Kirk apologized for it....Kirk owned everything he did and how he felt he should have handled it. Now if anything, if Kirk' s son followed in his Dad's doorsteps...this situation wouldn't be a topic of conversation. I applaud Kirk for being what many men need to do, step up to the plate and be a father, but then again that's what real men do. I heard Rocky Smiley just say "blood thicker than water" but he didn't leave it at that, Ricky spoke on disrespect. My great grandmother put it this way, "blood maybe thicker than water, but sometimes you may need to thin it".

[@sarahjacobs7435]

@@sharonwells1402 YES, KIRK GAVE A HEART FELT APOLOGY IMMEDIATELY.

[@alexisthompson1196]

I totally agree. Being saved doesn’t make you perfect.

[@smart3519]

You know what being saved don’t make you perfect I appreciate you saying that I do but let me ask you this if you met me and you saw me getting up jumping for God speaking in tongues shout and running around the church taking off my shirt and shoes running for Jesus I’m on fire for Jesus I’m way in signs I’m on fire for Jesus I love the Lord and then you heard me curse out my child and Mom set a ties in my child or am I being belligerent to my child

[@misspiggy3660]

Only in God’s eyes...justified by faith

[@karensimpson5705]

Read your Bibles...Again. Leave Kirk Franklin Alone. Look in the Mirror...Judge ye not...Pray for Your Brother & Sister. Who does Kirk need to apologize too??? No One. That's between him and His.

[@anitagoston2747]

Ok, 100% facts .😘

[@torriebrown9607]

Wel Said

[@sharonadams4430]

All I heard was a aggravated parent do what they do. “Verbally get after his grown butt child”. No apology needed Kirk. That young man needs to grow up.

[@julianathompson173]

Me too. What's the big deal. So now kids gonna record them getting disciplined by their parents. N ppl gonna say oh my gosh apologize to your child for cursing them out, because the child hit the principal.

[@doriscobbs4954]

They stone them to death in the bible. You want to live. Be thankful and shut your mouth.

[@d.walker1086]

Understandable but without excuse. Isn’t control of ones tongue a Christian requirement? I too am guilty but please don’t dare excuse it as okay. It is BIG FLAW we must get a grip over and overcome.

[@cassandrafearn3820]

His son did that to intentionally set him up, and kirt didn't need to apologize,

[@CutieBird1000]

My thoughts Exactly!

[@shandorascreen]

I agree with you, he shouldn't have to apologize.

[@vegeta3394]

He got him all out of characterI wonder what he did don’t feel bad at all

[@naturalnikki8675]

The words rolled off too easily ...

[@vegeta3394]

@@naturalnikki8675 what does that mean

[@tonyamitchell5873]

I understand how he feels, as a parent... People really need to remember that Parents are also human too!!

[@sheabarber1176]

"WE NOT CANCELLING KIRK FRANKLIN, HAVE A GOOD DAY!

[@johnharris4899]

AMEN 2 THAT. LES GO!!!

[@ginadeniseallen2919]

And we put that on E👏🏾V👏🏾E👏🏾R👏🏾Y THANG! ✌🏾😒

[@michellelove34]

@@noirsaba Why are you bringing that up?! He's admitted to it; was totally transparent about it. We all have a past we are not proud of including you.

[@quitafarlo8625]

Facts!!!

[@samaiyahamara6182]

FACTS

[@ernestbutler2530]

A parent should never have to apologize for putting thier son or daughter in check.

[@ThxGod_ItsOver]

IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE TO REPENT 1 JOHN 3:10 WAKE UP! LUKE CHAPTER TWELVE, MATTHEW 22:35-40 KJV REVELATION 1:12-19, REVELATION 2:18, REVELATION 3:20 GALATIANS 6:7-8, JEREMIAH 29:11-13.

[@annacobbs4717]

Amen

[@charolettesankareh3503]

💯.. They born you..

[@trinimarie9974]

Exactly

[@MrsSexytan]

Say it again!!!! Yes.

[@BboyMobster]

I can’t believe his son is 33 years old talking to his dad like that! I’d never! People are quick to say don’t beat your kids but that’s what happens when you don’t.

[@jorhodes8507]

Kirk look like he in his 30's.

[@dhrachal5133]

Truth

[@catherinethompson9609]

lol

[@patricegrace437]

So true ..smh

[@sandracampbell2660]

@@jorhodes8507 Kirk said his child is 33 ..and Kirk isn't in his 30s he's 50

[@DS-jm5lj]

He sure didn’t need to Apologize. He’s a human being just like everyone else and had moment with his son. And now everyone want to judge him. Kirk you did the Right Thing!!

[@WanWan1-o9e]

I totally agree, I'm a single mother of a 43old man and I'm going through the same mess..its sad. I wish Kirk and his family the best.

[@mcole442]

43 years old????? U shoulda cut him off 25 years ago.......what u waitin on? The ninja will have social security by the time u figure it out......🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 He's grown let him be grown on his own........🦁

[@moonsyoungestsun6550]

My brother is 41, hasn't worked in 14 years and still lives at home with my mom. He went to college for a year or two but dropped out and then several years later, he quit his job and hasn't worked since then. If we (my other brother, our mom or myself) tell him anything about getting a job or finishing college, he gets an attitude. Now me, nor my other brother, try to help him or tell him anything about gutting himself together because my mom will get an attitude with us for telling him anything. She takes up, make excuses and enables him which is why he's like this in the first place. She also doesn't want any other family members to know this so she lies to them and acts like he is doing as good as me and my other brother are doing. So I told my other brother to let the chips fall where they may and just let him be. With no job experience in 14 years, no money saved, no bank account, no friends and a bad attitude towards his family (the only people who have helped him along the way), karma will get him. He will know how it feels to be treated like crap when he eventually has no choice except to work because bosses and coworkers won't tolerate the things that my mom does with him. They will have no problem telling him off or getting an attitude with him. It will be like a very hard slap in the face/jolt to the system to have to learn how to keep a job, keep a cool head, pay bills, cook for himself and just maintain on a daily as an older person who's never done this before. But that's the only thing you can do in situations like this........let them learn the hard way how they should've shown more respect to those who truly tried to help them along the way and how they should've gotten themselves together when they were younger and had a chance. Karma is the ultimate equalizer and I clearly see how hard he will have it. Then he'll want help from his siblings but we are not our mom and will not be there to further enable him like she has.

[@moonsyoungestsun6550]

@@mcole442 My mom is an enabler for my 41 year old brother so sometimes parents create their own monster. Then they act like they don't understand why that child can't get it together. You can read my comment above about the situation if you'd like. But overall, people like my brother, Kirk's son, Rickey Smiley's kids/nephews, etc. will learn the hard way down the line. Karma has a way of being a boomerang that can't be avoided. Eventually, all of that attitude, mooching, using and not showing respect will bite them hard in the ass.

[@jeaninehicks2907]

How can we break the cycle of ‘enablers’ 🤔

[@coach9410]

That’s your fault

[@rpstorey99]

Listen, praying for Kirk. If his son was worth anything we never would have heard about this situation. For him to get this mad his son crossed the line.

[@spiritcloud5883]

Yeah it is the son’s fault. Parents are allowed to curse and treat their kids how they want. How dare his son out him to how he treats him in private. Matter a fact let me tell my daughter she’s a b*tch because she made me mad today.

[@deborahsmith8925]

The thing about it is the Messenger exposed the message. You know the saying, "Don't blame the messenger!" They each need to come under their own conscience and conviction. It was the embarrassing fact that this was done publicly and not as between God and man; in secret. I say if somebody's gonna tell it. Tell on yourself.

[@noirsaba]

@@deborahsmith8925 what's done in the dark.....kirk should know this by now!

[@a.ireenefortune1553]

The people judging Kirk have not walked in his shoes, they ‘re out-of-place.

[@kimberlyblackmon2229]

The people judging Kirk can't possibly have grown kids because they'll take you there when they get "grown"

[@canikabeck9995]

Absolutely sister. We call ourselves Christian's but are NOTHING LIJE CHRIST. SHAMEFUL

[@debrabrooks3362]

It’s makes me mad that he apologized. I’m blocking my number & I don’t ever have to hear from them again! Pray for me!!!!!

[@nevernumber2alwaysno164]

Rickey Smiley: What he said in this video Every true Parent: Agrees and nods head

[@b2trav851]

His son doesn’t want therapy he wants to be able to floss and stunt on social media with his fathers money

[@Taledanoneya]

Exactly

[@creating1_c1999]

Boon! There it is. This wasn't even a kid, he's so grown that I was plotting retirement at his age.

[@eugeneangwa4466]

If this ever happened in Africa, this young man would have been disciplined by the village men ,and taken for prayers by the local pastor to come to his senses and make his own money.

[@S93-x1m]

Ya don’t even know him 😂😂😂😂

[@carlamarie72able]

That part!!!!!

[@sharonhall3997]

I needed to hear this message. My almost 30 year daughter has been disrespectful for years. You were truly speaking to me. Thanks Rickey

[@nancyblea5906]

Demand it or cut ties😥

[@angelc6995]

Block her. She probably already knows her friends can't take cate of her...

[@angiepronzola6622]

You must have done a terrible job as a mother

[@sharonhall3997]

@@angiepronzola6622 I have spoiled my daughter. She went to privates schools, had generous allowances, summer vacations of her choice, bought her a car, and as an adult I paid her rent for 6 months over 1100 monthly, cell phone bills and bought designer bags, just to name a few. Not to mention she has a job making over 60k I did those things bc I always felt bad that her father was not there for her and I see how it has impacted her life and decisions she has made. We have done counseling. I’ve never been told I’m a terrible mother. I have been told I do too much and she doesn’t appreciate or respect me.

[@meixingprofit3753]

Mines too. I have put up with my 30-year-old daughter BS for years. She talks to me any kind of way and I do everything I can for not just her, but also her children. The more I do the more she expects. I'm done!

[@brendaflewellyn1658]

Rick, that was so well articulated. There are so many good parents, that get disrespected by their grown child or children. He who has never cussed...???

[@aliciaroquemore8765]

My grandma use to say"I'm gonna leave you in the hands of the Lord..

[@deborahjames3981]

THEY SURELY DON'T WANT THAT SMOKE!♡

[@simone4233]

Thank you!!! When I had to go there with my only daughter..... I told her, "I'm going to put you in the best and only hands, me as your mother, will put you in." God keep that very issue before her. For any parent, try it any see how that works out for they grown ASS🙏🏽.

[@missmuffie6930]

@@simone4233 I just went through this & yes God showed up immediately. His wrath if mighty, can't touch that!

[@jodianneloveless3297]

I'm so glad to hear this level of common sense extended to him being HUMAN.. yes..he's a man of God.. but he's a MAN first. Let's pray for reconciliation for this family.

[@micheleriley4514]

The devil is like a roaring lion, seeking who he can destroy. Sons against fathers, daughters against mothers. This is the times we are living in.

[@patriciahandy739]

Yes

[@dorisanderson4324]

Amen these kids just don't know

[@saun_7]

There it is!! Sign of the times. This world is changing & its not good. Hate is growing by the second and so many children are so disrespectful that you just don't want to be in their presence. Some parents are too "friendly" with their children and then there are some no matter how great of a parent you are, they turn out to be horrible. I saw this posted yesterday, "Karma is the REAL GANGSTA & you cant hide from Him"

[@loisbullock3151]

So true

[@tonygilbert1621]

Not in my house nor is it in a lot of other household that I know of. Quit entertaining the world for worldly things and entertain God for Godly things and you want have that problem. God doesn't respect what the ol kirk stands for in this ministry. All that shaking and popping your fingers. Yall better come on back th Bible or a lot more of you gonna be disrespected by your chillins.lol

[@rpthomas721]

Absolutely powerful Rickey. I don't have children, but I've raised 5 children from young ages and they know I would do anything for them, but you will not DISRESPECT me and I you everything that you need. Praying for Kirk and his family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@fee179]

I never cussed a day in my life until my grown son disrespected me like no other... I cussed him out and kept stepping. Some kids nowadays will take you to another level. Kirk is not a god AND he never claimed to be perfect... it is what it is

[@tiffanyowens5022]

Been there , never cruse my children , but that one day they come to you wrong We lose it all you do for them

[@debraleelee541]

Yes! They will...I have two beautiful daughters 41 & 34 I think God I've never had any trouble out of them. My oldest daughter has been working for 20 years MS. FCC my baby girl is a NP I'm so proud of them. I have 5 grandchildren and a great-grandson but my oldest grandson 21 he's so disrespectful he talks to his mother any kind of way. I have 3 other grands 14, 11, &14 you can't tell them anything..

[@khadijahbilal9325]

Amen

[@brownskingirl2101]

Well spoken that's truth! They will take you all the way there!

[@donnamitchell8388]

Kirk you did nothing wrong were on the outside looking in. We don't know what your son has put you through. All we heard was the breaking point that children bring us too. Love you.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jseay12487]

Respect to this man holding his friend and brother down Kirk 🙏🏾💯

[@carolynriggans2410]

I love my son regrettably said a curse word or two but I wanted him to do better we should show Grace just as our Lord and Savior does . GOD bless you Kirk God still loves you.

[@AJ-lj9eh]

Sir, You touched my Soul with this message and on the air. I raised a step child that turned on me after her father had an affair on me and ripped our family apart. I raised her for 15yrs. Some of these kids are so disrespectful and unappreciative. They aren't entitled to shit! Thank you Mr. Rickie Smiley and Mr Steve Harvey for supporting Kirk Franklin.

[@miamay8069]

If anything, it helps me realize I am not alone. It’s easy to say parenting is a thankless job when they are little. I think we expect subconsciously that our kids will have some sense of respect, at least, as an adult. We know it will not be perfect. But to have our own demolish us, that’s a goes little beyond “thank less”. That’s a new saying “parenting is a high risk job to your career, relationships, and mental stability”

[@margaretparker6425]

Thanks Rickey for speaking the truth on Kirk’s behalf. He has just had enough with this son. He knew what he was doing to his father. God bless you.

[@carolynthompson1895]

These entitled adults can be a trip. Praying for KIRK and family.

[@vt3107]

You don't judge anyone and you talking like this shows your belief in God/Jesus Christ. I follows God/Jesus Christ and one main thing you don't Judge. Only God/Jesus Christ judges with i trying to stay in obedience. If i am doing something's you dislike you suppose to pray on me and not judge me. Lord i ask you ģo in Carolyn Thompson life leading her to a Bible study to learn about You Lord in Jesus Christ name i pray. Amen.

[@schrondacalip1142]

I totally agree!! These grown .... kids think they suppose to run you. Mr. Franklin I got you!!!! I'm going through the same thing . My is a girl!!!!!😐

[@vt3107]

@@schrondacalip1142 ok, i have two grown men. One put me in jail when i was in the "Right", but i understood it was all God/Jesus Christ doings.

[@akasprg95]

Entitled adults is exactly the problem!!!! Smh

[@jclsystems1634]

As A Dedicated Black Father, That Sh*# Really Hurts Man!! We're Not perfect but We Give Our Kids EVERYTHINGGGGGGG!! To Be Disrespected and Highly Unappreciated. IT REALLY REALLY HURTS MAN! 😔🙏🏽

[@karrynlflax5387]

Ricky my husband has been through a lot with his family, but the Holy Spirit told him to remember this, “Blood makes you related, but loyalty makes you family.”

[@Coachbex17]

Amen!!! Great point!

[@KayDurrant]

I'm a black mother and when you love a adult child that's going in the wrong direction, you can talk to them like an adult and cursing maybe involved. Entitlement is REAL, SMDH On a personal note Kirk Franklin's first cd is still my #1 gospel cds of all time

[@QueenyRae]

It’s actually none of our business. His son knew the damage he wanted to cause by “leaking” this - showing Absalom characteristics

[@moniqueuu8777]

Backfired.

[@delham7004]

💯💯💯💯

[@keynolivia]

You better preach!!! You are so right!

[@dreh.d2351]

Real talk his son was inviolation

[@marycrenshaw5690]

Kirk Franklin No weapon formed against you shall prosper ❤️ Still love you and most of all God loves you❤️

[@juliettulloch9297]

I have a 16 years old daughter in my home. I have been through hell and back with her. She try to disrespect and fight me and I called the police to remove her from my home and I have no regrets or apology. Parents have rights too. Its about time parents let take authority. I am praying for you and your family Kirk.

[@b.blanche604]

My daughter mumbled on me too. I did everything I could. She was horrible. But when I had a stroke she was there Keep praying

[@jcorey68]

We don't realize the efforts and struggles parents go thru to keep their black children safe and SOUND until we have children of our own and those children grow up. Keep your head up parents!

[@marylon7055]

I know its real, my son have threatened me and cursed me out many of times and I made so many sacrifice to raise him right!!! To God be the Glory we're in a good place right now!!!

[@donnamitchell8388]

Kirk Franklin does not owe apology. His son brought him to his breaking point. He is human we all have fallen or will clearly he tried many years to keep this private. His son recorded the conversation to be mean.

[@carolanndavis4122]

And you know you're right Amen to that

[@Jahzoe22]

Understand both sides of the story..

[@Jahzoe22]

I been on both sides

[@annafavors2113]

Thank you Brother, I stand up as a mother who has a child like Pastor Franklin's son. Let us all stand behind Pastor and family and support this man of God during this hurtful time in his life!

[@donaldtaylorjr]

Rickey you talking right!

[@andrer3854]

The ones that are critical of Kirk probably still cursing their parents out are never said anything to their children for doing the same

[@latoniabanks1230]

I want to praise dance 💃🏻 through this whole conversation. Know this feeling so well.

[@Steph_Said]

WHEW....he told it all!

[@mariasignal2083]

Yes he is!!

[@JJ-mn8md]

The fact that he is a damn grown man, and orchestrated this crap, Kirk doesn't need to apologize, this is the end of the road for his gravy train. And put some more curses on that! God bless you Kirk!

[@michelleknight9539]

Preach

[@regisnyder]

His son will reap what he sow when he becomes a father of a 33 year old son. That foolishness boomerangs eventually.

[@vanessamorgan9167]

Everytime!!!

[@caroljohnson5133]

True dat 🤯

[@phyllism7864]

It sure does...#facts don't Lie

[@lenak1438]

Agreed

[@chriske6795]

Say that. He'll be like my sister standing at the hospital bed, not seeing our Mother the last 11 years of her life. Momma cut her off, she said enough and went on to lived, blocked her #!

[@enj517]

My dad is AMAZING! He sacrificed & worked so much for us growing up- a real action Christian- but WILL NOT tolerate disrepect and I learned from him not to tolerate it. NO APOLOGIES NECESSARY

[@calvinsutton4405]

My dad would've said this: "I brought you in this world and I'll take you out!" My dad never tolerated disrespect! Period!!!

[@landonprice5656]

James Brown- Papa don't take no mess

[@dashuanstallings2968]

He didn’t get caught up. He checked his disrespectful Son. Kirk Franklin owes no one an apology. I would have snatches ass through that phone. I would have went looking for him.

[@utehicks3286]

🗣🗣 Snatched him through the phone!!!!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@MRIDONTGIVEA1]

“Would’ve went looking for him”...🤣😆😆

[@sherondastevenson925]

You right and people need to stop this Christians stuff we all human at the end of the day and the son not a child hes a grown man wth

[@lachauntatrone4003]

😂😂😂

[@ceceliagarvin3743]

He lucky he still living! His disrespectful lil ass would have been in the hospital if he tried me!

[@joannbuck2087]

Praying for Kirk Franklin and his family in his time of despair.

[@daurethachappell9447]

Thank you Rickey for posting this, I standing in agreement with you and Kirk. The pains and disrespectfulness that can come from our children because of there misunderstandings and some. The since of entitlement to them is unbelievable and crazy as hell… Definitely everybody do not deserve your presence….

[@Latavia2015]

No he didn’t need to apologize, that conversation was meaning to be between him and his son. That’s conversation was none of our business. I definitely don’t look at him any different at all.

[@stephaniecrosby5294]

He shouldn't apologize because when someone recording a conversation...they are normally being sneaky and manipulative...because they control the narrative.

[@cancergirl2006]

Exactly!

[@bosslady6366]

WELL, WHETHER HE "CONTROLLED", THE NARRATIVE OR NOT, HIS NARROW BEHIND, WOULD HAVE BEEN TAKING A VERY LONG INVOLUNTARY NAP! 🤔🤘🤔

[@tammysims4995]

My father called me a Bitch and he was right I was one but HE made me stronger

[@JTScott1988]

No they are tryna show the truth.

[@breonnacarter4512]

@@bosslady6366 😂😂😂 Most definitely!

[@sonyasoblessed]

Kirk owe us no apology. This will back fire on his son.

[@simoneroman2141]

Yes

[@ceciliadavies2456]

👍

[@jerlishacummings7808]

Especially if he did it with malicious intent. I agree with you

[@missj9879]

I do agree!

[@bettyduncan8580]

I so agree . His son is going to ultimately be the one who pays for this total lack of disrespect and this bad move of recording and releasing this audio of his father.

[@wingchundragon]

Mannn, I wished my dad gave me a car and sent me to college when I was 18. Instead he told me the same bullshit baby boomers do, "your a man now. Get out and get ur own place.?" At 18 years old!!!! I'm 45 now. Those years in my 20s were very hard. So it pisses me off when I hear stories of selfish spoiled boys behaving this way towards their dads

[@moonsyoungestsun6550]

I feel your pain and know it must've been hard for a good portion of your life. This is kind of long but I wish that my parents had been like your dad was because my brother is 41 and has nothing going for himself, including no job in 14 years......YES 14 YEARS. I have another brother also and we are both doing fine and have tried getting the other one to man-up but it's a waste of energy. I told him to just let him be and let the chips and karma fall wherever. He was given the opportunity to go to college like we were but he dropped out after a couple of semesters. Then quit his job years later and hasn't worked since then. He's bad with money (never had money saved, never maintained a bank account and never paid bills), no friends and a bad attitude if we bring up the word JOB to him. He also gets an attitude with my mom if she asks him to do certain things. But she acts like his situation is no big deal and even lies to family and friends if they ask about him. She makes it seem like he's doing as good as me and my other brother. I'm not bragging about how the two of us are doing because, trust me, we struggled to get what we have now. However, we took advantage of the opportunity to graduate from college, work and live at home for a while after graduating to save money and prepare for dealing with the harsh world. But my brother chooses to just mooch while my mom lets him. My parents divorced when we were young and my dad moved across the country a few years after it was finalized. He really didn't spend time or discipline him at all so it was all on my mom. But I feel like my brother is the type that needed someone like your dad in his life because look at how he turned out. My mom has enabled him into a 41 year old 10 year old. Matter of fact, some 10 year olds are doing mich better than him and don't have bratty, spoiled, entitled attitudes like my brother does. So maybe your dad was trying to avoid you turning out like this and this is the only way that he knew how to do it. Imagine if you were 45 and in my brother's situation. 😔

[@deborahjames3981]

Not all baby-boomers were selfish fools!♡

[@wingchundragon]

@@moonsyoungestsun6550 couldn't have imagined that because i had career goals since 15. Thats a shame your bro is like that and ur mom also enables it. In my home it wasn't just my dad it was my mom also who pushed us out (she regrets it now). But I forgave and came to grips that, they didn't know better but they meant we'll. Also at the end of the day, 18 or not...once ur out in that world, every decision falls on you. Can't go through life blaming my folks for my failures. That's the difference between me and unlike Mr 33 year old Son of Kirk Franlikn

[@rodneyplayer5785]

J-Kikckbox man by the time I was 15 I was made to get a job my sophomore year in high school and kept until I graduated. My father stopped buying my clothes and school materials. He had the audacity to get mad once when my mom took his credit card to buy me a suit for Easter Sunday. She did it because I didn't own one and the ones I had were too small as I was still growing.

[@flowersfam3462]

@@moonsyoungestsun6550 🙏🏼🤎

[@beverlyjohnsons8002]

Amen, Kirk is human and sometimes a parent has to be real with their children. His fans will not cancel him. Let’s pray for him and his family and God will do the rest. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cynthiajenkins6425]

Thank you Rickey. Your comments are on target--Kirk did not need to apologize. Most of us have children that are grown and we are in very similar circumstances. We all pray for divine intervention with our children-many grown at that. We are all human. We support Kirk and family as well as Rickey.

[@muahmuah]

@@cynthiajenkins6425 did you ever think its a reason his son acts the way he acts towards his dad. Rickey can't say for a fact that kirk was the best father on earth. It's funny how it has came out that he molested his son yet no one is addressing it. Where is Rickey smiley video about that??? Kirk hasn't said anything. Kerrions mother did a interview and she knows something happened between them but everyone praises him smgh

[@regeaniadesignseventsweddi323]

Anyone with kids has probably came out their character. Have it ever occurred to people some of these kids may be jealous of their parents. Most kids, who have celebrity parents appear to live in the shadow of their parents

[@MzReka]

Hell kids that don’t have rich parents still think we owe them and they’re full grown.

[@Kisha12able]

I have been there I have a 39 year old daughter. She been rebellious since 16 and I’m tired so I stopped dealing with her I asked God to forgive me. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@georgettewilliams115]

If they keep being disrespectful they will rest in the shadows, Kirk let him know he ain't playing.

[@tyrenecamp]

Amen Sister!

[@user-gx5hf2fn9j]

Kisha blessed same thing with my son. He is 24 and many, many times I have wanted to beat the hell out of him. So I just stay away from him. His mouth alone will make you put hands on him.

[@TheeTasha3309]

"Sometimes you have a son, but damn, when he get 30... they're a grown man that happens to be your son." - Rickey Smiley

[@Tas0226]

Think he means you have to now engage like adults but still keep in mind this yo child/parent

[@vegeta3394]

Do let that boy get him all out of character don’t feel bad at all for his son he nothing but a spoiled brat

[@starantionette194]

I know EXACTLY WHAT HE MEANS

[@DunDone_IT5252]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@catherinethompson9609]

felt that

[@docdee770]

He didn't beat his son, he cursed him out. whoopty Doo!

[@sbsuccess7854]

Kirk, don't do another interview. Tell people to mind their business. Stuff happens. We still love you.

[@ebonisimone2343]

Parental responsibility ends at 18, everything else is icing and pure love. The owe part is over!

[@veronicahines7740]

Truth💯

[@blacknnatural]

People need to realize that gospel artists LOVE the Lord....they AREN'T the Lord themselves. Give the man a break. I'm a teacher of teenagers, so I absolutely know kids can make you lose your temper and your job. lol

[@GabbyTeAma]

Hello somebody! They sure will! I say we extend him the same grace God gave US and keep it pushing. Lol

[@kimberlyashcraft7841]

I just now saw this, and it is so awesome, I had to watch it a couple more times. There’s just something about watching a grown man not only stand up for his friend, but also tell people to send him the smoke for awhile, especially when it’s someone famous.

[@naturalbeauty637]

At 33 I was married for 8 years, a homeowner for 7yrs and had my first child. I wish I would cry about not going on family vacations and being cut off financially from a single mother I never received a dime from once I moved out. This man child is entitled and it’s sad b/c a lot of us don’t have fathers let alone a father with means. I hope they can work it out.

[@mypodcast674]

Wow sorry well said

[@jarricah7920]

How you know what they go threw you too old to judge something you don't know nothin about

[@itzyzaza1806]

@@jarricah7920 She was sharing her experience dear and that she may not have had a father so his lil ass should be happy and stfu.

[@stephaniemiller5165]

Obviously obviously this guy has a lot of pain and I'm sure didn't stem from thin air shame on you guys only reason why y'all are defending Kirk because he famous just like the only reason why Donald Trump got a fanbase because he got money and that's why everybody was hollering about R Kelly didn't rape those girls because he and y'all are so stuck on money but this man has a real pain nobody would do that to that parents so something happened and Kurt me the owned the pain rather intentional or unintentional that he calls on his son. And you don't talk to your son like that he called that boy poor that was a direct slap in the face to say I got money and you don't know he didn't Lowdown Joker

[@anngoodman9454]

@@mypodcast674 Respectful Strong Black Women~Stay Safe...

[@velicyarembert1761]

Even Jesus got fed up with the thieves in the temple and whipped them out...what the devil meant for bad God mean it for good...I pray that God heal the situation.

[@lindamoore4312]

Your comment got me LOL

[@O_ohuh]

Amen

[@Earthangel171]

You better speak on it

[@rosemaryglover9119]

Absolutely

[@annamaccow559]

Disrespectful children don't deserve an apology from their parents, not ever; after they have temporarily lost their minds speaking to their parents that way. Talk to them Rickey!

[@deanahill4529]

Standing in prayer for Kirk Franklin. I know what you are dealing with. You are a blessing to this world Kirk Franklin and nothing will ever change the love, respect and honor I have for you!!!!!!

[@EricFortuneJr.]

My grandfather was a great cusser, but he was a very good man. My father was also an occasional cusser, but he was full of wisdom.

[@raquelwelch2097]

Kirk was so mad and frustrated he just let loose. He was once in the streets and he got gangsta!!! Very hurtful to Kirk knowing he released the tape. Your flesh and blood will wrong you before a stranger would! Prayers to Kirk. Even if you come from a two parent household given everything you wanted these kids still can be ratchet!! You give too much you’re ridiculed AND if you don’t you’re still ridiculed! Can’t win for losing!

[@madameseymonee6136]

He needs to be grateful that he still has his parents. I wish i still had my mom and dad to cherish. He would be sick if something happened to him. I had to bury my mom at the age of 12 and my dad at the age of 19. I’m 27 now. Prayers to you uncle Kirk! You don’t deserve this treatment 🙏🏾 you didn’t deserve to send out a public apology

[@kaylinbellamy370]

God bless you 🙏🏽❤️

[@madameseymonee6136]

@@kaylinbellamy370 God Bless you also. 🙏🏾❤️

[@flc2009]

Exactly my mom died in January of this year, and dad in may 2013.

[@madameseymonee6136]

@@flc2009 prayers to you 🙏🏾

[@patrickharris8197]

Here's an individual who had everything and was giving every opportunity. He's 30, give me break. Get up off your behind and make a way for yourself. Your Dad done his part, "MAN UP"!!

[@Tee-kc3pn]

He's 33yrs old which makes it worse

[@arianastetson5330]

If Kirk wasn't famous, we would've never heard this conversation. His Son should be ashamed of himself