Kirk Franklin Reveals His Secret Rap Past as "Kid Fresh" | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

Kirk Franklin joins Sway in the Morning for a deep, soul-stirring conversation about faith, music, and his incredible journey. From his early days as Kid Fresh to becoming a 20-time Grammy winner, Kirk opens up about his upcoming double album and why he refuses to be boxed in by tradition. This interview explores the intersection of hip-hop and gospel like never before. In this episode, Kirk discusses the importance of showing love over judgment and how he navigates his faith while collaborating with mainstream artists. He shares the origin story of his hip-hop roots, his experiences with ADHD in school, and the powerful message behind his new music. Whether you are a lifelong fan or new to his message, this conversation offers a raw look at a legend who is still evolving and striving for divinity. Key highlights include Kirk's reflections on the weaponization of religion, his deep connection to Nigerian culture, and the creative process behind his latest project, I Am What I Am. He also addresses the criticism faced by artists like GloRilla and why he believes everyone has a right to praise. It is a powerful reminder that there is a message even in our mess and that we are all patients in the same hospital. Chapters 0:00 Intro and Kirk Franklin Accolades 4:15 The Secret Hip Hop History of Kid Fresh 8:30 How Hip Hop Influenced Kirk's Gospel Sound 12:10 Religion vs. Spirituality: Breaking the Fear 16:45 The Tightrope Analogy of Faith 20:30 Fan Calls and High School Memories 24:50 Struggling with ADHD and Failing School 29:15 The Frequency of Sway in the Morning 33:00 We Are Going To Be Fine This Time 36:20 The Importance of Ad-Libs in Black Music 39:40 I Am What I Am: The New Double Album 42:15 Working with GloRilla and Tobi Nwigwe 44:41 Conclusion Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more exclusive interviews and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update. Let us know your favorite Kirk Franklin song in the comments below. #KirkFranklin #SwayInTheMorning #GospelMusic #HipHop #IAmWhatIAm Subscribe Here! http://bit.ly/SubscribeSU Watch the Best of Sway In The Morning! http://bit.ly/BestOfSITM Check out More From Sway’s Universe http://swaysuniverse.com   / swaysuniverse     / swaysuniverse     / swaysuniverse   #SwaysUniverse #SwayInTheMorning #SiriusXM #Shade45 About SWAY’s UNIVERSE Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more. Kirk Franklin Reveals His Secret Rap Past as "Kid Fresh" | SWAY’S UNIVERSE    • Kirk Franklin Reveals His Secret Rap Past ...   Sway’s Universe    / ucus96jklkptagb_ownwzv_a