Kirk Franklin Receives ‘Ultimate Icon Award’ At BET Awards 2025

Master June 11, 2025 1 min read 0

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Gospel music legend and 20-time Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin was among the artists honored this week with the BET Ultimate Icon Award, celebrating their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact. Hosted by Kevin Hart, Culture’s Biggest Night, “BET Awards” 2025, aired LIVE on Monday, June 9, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET.

Kirk Franklin Receives ‘Ultimate Icon Award’ At BET Awards 2025

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Kirk Franklin was presented with his Ultimate Icon Award by T.I. for his storied career. Following his acceptance speech, Franklin performed “Silver and Gold,“ “Smile,” “Revolution,” “Melodies from Heaven,” and “Stomp.” He was also joined on stage by Tamar Braxton, Jamal Roberts, Muni Long, and D.C. Young Fly.