Kirk Franklin’s eldest son, Kerrion Franklin, claims he suffered critical bodily abuse as a baby, together with being “beat black and blue,” by these he refers to as “parentals.” His current social media submit consists of graphic images of scars on his again and a prolonged message describing wounds and trauma from early childhood.

Kirk Franklin’s Son Speaks Out

Kerrion Franklin shared on Instagram that the scars are proof of abuse courting from first grade. He wrote, “These scars all over my back are not sex stories … being beat black and blue since 1st grade.” He added that ache, not laughter, formed a lot of his earliest recollections.

He mentioned the adults accountable “enjoyed expressing rotten Rage in many ways as (punishment/Consequence)” and that compassion was absent. The submit urged that the abuse concerned a number of individuals who watched over him when his dad and mom have been occupied. Kerrion mentioned, “These scars are the only memories I have of my childhood.”

In distinction, Kirk Franklin has publicly denied any bodily abuse. In a 2021 assertion he mentioned, “there hasn’t been any physical abuse.” The gospel singer has apologized for a profanity-laden recording that leaked that very same yr, by which he appeared to threaten his son.

Kerrion instructed interviewer Larry Reid in 2021 that he was left within the care of varied individuals, a few of whom mistreated him bodily. “As a kid, right? My dad was focused on becoming his best self … so I was babysat by a lot of people … and that kind of put me in some … unfortunate, rough situations.”

The Instagram submit stirred controversy. Some followers expressed disbelief. Others referred to as for skilled assist. Kirk Franklin, in interviews since, has emphasised his love for Kerrion and mentioned their relationship has been a course of of confusion and therapeutic.

Neither Franklin nor Kerrion has launched unbiased documentation corresponding to medical data to public evaluate. Experts in little one welfare say social media claims can spark investigations, however authorized proof is usually required.