Kirk Franklin is a Grammy-winning gospel artist known for using hip-hop beats in his music. Though he doesn’t have any mailing or email addresses listed publicly, you may still be able to reach him through social media sites. If you want to try and reach him in person, you may be able to see him at events where he performs or hosts. Just remember, Kirk Franklin receives many messages each day and travels frequently, so he may not be able to respond to what you send him.

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Reaching out Online

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    Find his agent on IMDb Pro if you want him for a professional appearance. Look up Kirk Franklin on IMDb, and look for the email address or phone number listed for his agent. Call or send an email explaining what you want to book Kirk for, your budget, and what you expect him to do. If his agent thinks it’s something that he’s interested, then they will relay the information to Kirk and stay in contact with you.[1]
    • You can find Kirk Franklin’s IMDb and booking information here: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0004938.
    • IMDb Pro does have a subscription fee, but you can get a 30-day free trial to find the information you need.
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    Tweet to @kirkfranklin on Twitter if you want to talk to him publicly. Click the Follow button on his Twitter profile if you want to see his tweets in the timeline on your home page. Compose a new tweet starting with “@kirkfranklin” before writing the rest of your post. Ask him a question about when he’s touring or when he plans on releasing new music. You can also click the Reply button on one of Kirk Franklin’s tweets to respond directly to it.[2]
    • Follow his Twitter account here: https://twitter.com/kirkfranklin.
    • Kirk Franklin’s profile does not allow private direct messages, so your questions or comments will be visible to anyone.
    • Kirk Franklin usually receives less than 100 replies on his tweets despite, so you may have the highest chances of him responding there.
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    Send private messages or comments to Kirk Franklin’s Instagram account. Go to the Instagram account @kirkfranklin and tap on the Follow button to see his posts in your feed. For private messages, click on the Message button on his profile. Mention his music, an event he’s attending, or a question you want to ask him. If you want to interact with his photos, leave a comment and include “@kirkfranklin” so he gets a notification that he’s been tagged.[3]
    • You can access Kirk Franklin’s account here: https://www.instagram.com/kirkfranklin/.
    • Kirk Franklin has 1.7 million followers on Instagram and receives hundreds of comments with each post, so it’s unlikely that he’ll respond to messages sent to him.
    • If you leave comments on pictures, make sure your comment directly relates to the image so your post doesn’t look like spam. For example, if he posts a picture of his album cover, you may say, “I just listened to this today @kirkfranklin, and I love it!”
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    Try commenting or messaging through Kirk Franklin’s Facebook page. Look up Kirk Franklin in the Facebook search bar and select the profile that has the blue checkmark next to the name. Click the Send Message at the top of the page and start writing your comment or question. Talk about a personal connection you had to his music or ask him about tours in the future. If you want to respond to pictures or posts on his page, leave a comment starting with “@Kirk Franklin” so he’s tagged in it and gets a notification.[4]
    • You can like and follow Kirk Franklin’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/KirkFranklin/.
    • Kirk Franklin doesn’t respond very frequently to comments or messages on Facebook since he has over 2 million people liking and following his page. Kirk may not see or respond to your messages.

    Warning: Avoid messaging or following any unverified accounts that claim to be Kirk Franklin since they could potentially be spam.

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Seeing Kirk Franklin in Person

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    Go to Kirk Franklin concerts or meet and greets if they’re in your area. Check on Kirk Franklin’s social media pages to find out when he’s traveling to your area for a show or event. Arrive early to the event so you can get close to the front of the stage or line. If you get a chance to speak to him, be friendly and respectful so you don’t overstep any boundaries. Mention what you like about his music or the causes he supports to show you’re genuinely interested in him.[5]
    • You may have to purchase VIP packages for meet and greet opportunities, so it could be more expensive than a standard ticket.
    • Kirk Franklin also does public speaking events, so check event listings for lecture halls or large churches in the area where he may travel.
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    Apply to audition for Sunday Best if you sing gospel music. Kirk Franklin has hosted a gospel-singing competition show on BET for 10 seasons, so you may be able to reach him if you sing. Record an audition tape of you singing a gospel song from the approved list on the audition site. Create an account with your personal information and upload the tape to be considered. If you’re selected, you may get a live audition performing for Kirk.[6]
    • Auditions for Sunday Best occur in the Atlanta, GA area, so you will need to travel there if you’re selected or want to attend an open casting call.
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    Attend Camp Lotus if you’re in high school and want to be a musician. Camp Lotus is a week-long non-profit music camp hosted by Kirk Franklin to help young musicians learn about the music industry. Look for open applications on the Camp Lotus website and fill out your personal information. If you’re selected, travel to the Arlington, TX area to attend the camp and work with Kirk Franklin.[7]
    • Camp Lotus teaches how to write and record music, conduct interviews, and market their songs online. The camp usually ends with a public performance from the students.
    • If you have questions or comments about Camp Lotus, you can fill out a contact form here: https://www.franklinimaginegroup.com/contact. However, you may be connected to someone on Kirk Franklin’s team rather than speaking to him directly.

    Tip: The first Camp Lotus in 2019 was only open to high school students in the Arlington, TX area, but they may expand their reach in the future.

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Warnings

  • Kirk Franklin doesn’t reply to social media posts often, so you may not get a response to your message.
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  • Watch out for profiles that claim to be Kirk Franklin if you’re unable to verify them. They could be potential scammers.[8]
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Hunter Rising is a wikiHow Staff Writer based in Los Angeles. He has more than three years of experience writing for and working with wikiHow. Hunter holds a BFA in Entertainment Design from the University of Wisconsin - Stout and a Minor in English Writing. This article has been viewed 8,320 times.
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