April 26th 2024.
Popular gospel artist Kirk Franklin recently caused controversy with his high-energy performance at Fun in the Son in Jamaica. The annual gospel concert, which is endorsed by Best Dressed Chicken, a subsidiary of the Jamaica Broilers Group, is known for promoting Christian principles. This year's event, held at Jamaica's National Stadium, celebrated 65 years of "God's faithfulness" and featured performances by Franklin and other well-known gospel artists.
However, not everyone was pleased with Franklin's performance. According to reports from the Christian Post, some concertgoers were offended by his energetic dance moves and choice of attire. In fact, some were so troubled by Franklin's gyrating and bicep flexing that they chose to leave early.
Christopher Levy, the president and CEO of the Jamaica Broilers Group, expressed disappointment in Franklin's performance, stating, "When we engage an artist, we expect them to be aware and sensitive to their audience. We are disappointed that Mr. Franklin did not meet our expectations." Levy also acknowledged that everyone is on their own journey with God and that they support Franklin's personal growth.
A video of Franklin's performance, posted by The Tropix on X, quickly went viral and received over a thousand comments. Many viewers criticized Franklin for his dance moves and attire, with some even accusing him of making a mockery of Christianity. One concertgoer wrote, "He confused me the whole time. I couldn't connect to the songs after looking at him. It felt like I was at an Usher, Michael Jackson, and Chris Brown concert." Others poked fun at Franklin's age and choice of dance moves, with one user commenting, "Man up there crip walking for Jesus."
During a pre-show press conference, Franklin shared his excitement for the performance, stating, "I have a lot of life experiences and emotion and energy and passion that I'm going to bring to the stage. I want to show my gratitude through my performance." The singer also expressed his love for Jamaica and his fans, who have been waiting for his return for over a decade.
Minister Olivia "Babsy" Grange, the Culture and Entertainment Minister, also showed her support for Franklin, telling him how much he is loved in Jamaica. The concert marked Franklin's return to Jamaica after a ten-year hiatus, and he was determined to make the most of it. "Ten years is a long time. So I've got a lot to say. I've got a lot to do. I've got a lot to express," he said.
At the end of his performance, Franklin dropped the mic and left the stage, according to a clip posted by Jamaica Gleaner on Facebook. While some viewers enjoyed his performance, others were not impressed and commented, "Whatever y'all do, JUST DON'T BRING HIM BACK." Despite the mixed reactions, Franklin's performance at Fun in the Son was definitely one to remember.
In the end, it's clear that Franklin's energetic performance sparked a lot of discussion and debate among concertgoers. Some appreciated his passion and energy, while others felt that it was too much for a gospel concert. Regardless, Franklin remains a beloved and influential figure in the gospel music industry, and his performance at Fun in the Son will no doubt be remembered for years to come.
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