Gospel musician Kirk Franklin is receiving backlash from fans after
collaborating with rapper Kanye West on his new album “The Life of
Pablo.” The album contains explicit language throughout, though West
claims the title refers to the apostle Paul.
According to Relevant Magazine, Franklin defended his decision to work with West via Facebook.
Franklin wrote, “Kanye is not me. I am not him. He is my brother I am
proud to do life with. No sprints, but Marathons; like most of us are
on.”
He continued, “I will not turn my back on my brother. I will love him,
prayerfully grow with him. However long he'll have me, and however long
the race takes. To a lot of my Christian family, I'm sorry he's not good
enough, Christian enough, or running at your pace...and as I read some
of your comments, neither am I. That won't stop me from running. Pray we
win.”
The duo also appeared on “Saturday Night Live” to perform tracks from
the new album. The song “Ultra Light Beams” ends with a prayer.
Franklin prayed, “Father this prayer’s for everybody that feels like
giving up. This prayer’s for everybody who feels like they’re not good
enough. Everybody that said ‘I’m sorry’ too many times. Jesus that’s why
I’m glad you came to give us eternal life. I’m so glad about it!”
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