Caziah Franklin is the son of award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, choir director, rapper, record producer, and author Kirk Dewayne Franklin. Caziah’s father Kirk Franklin was among the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (2021). He is the first gospel singer to have his music featured on a movie soundtrack. He is regarded as the most successful contemporary gospel artist of his generation.
Caziah Franklin: Bio Summary
Name | Caziah Franklin |
Date of birth | September 5, 2000 |
Famous as | Kirk Franklin’s son |
Gender | Male |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Occupation | Musician |
Parents | Kirk Franklin and Tammy Collins |
Siblings | Kerrion Franklin, Kennedy Franklin, and Carrington Franklin |
Who Is Caziah Franklin?
Caziah Franklin is the youngest child of Kirk Franklin and his wife Tammy Collins. His father is an American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper while his mother is a former make-up artist. Caziah’s parents Kirk and Tammy have been married since January 20, 1996. It’s been 27 years since they got married. He was born on September 5, 2000, meaning he will be 23 years old on September 5, 2023.
Caziah Franklin was reportedly welcomed into the world in Fortworth, Texas, United States. He has one biological sibling and two half-siblings. His biological sibling is Kennedy Franklin and his half-siblings are Kerrion Franklin and Carrington Franklin. Carrington is his half-sister his mother had from her previous relationship and Kerrion Franklin is his half-brother he has from his father’s previous relationship. He has a good relationship with his family. He attended Oakridge High School and Belmont University.
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Caziah Franklin Is Into Music
Caziah Franklin showed an interest in music at an early age. Many believe he inherited his musical talents from his father Kirk Franklin, a 19-time Grammy Awards winner. He is a musician, an avid guitarist, and a drummer. He reportedly began playing drums when he was around 3 years old. He has released independent albums. He uploaded his “Reckless Love” music cover on his self-titled YouTube channel on July 8, 2018. He released the EP The Cedars in 2021, which received positive feedback from viewers.
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On Instagram, Caziah Franklin shares videos of some of his performances as he often takes part in gigs and concerts. According to his father Kirk Franklin, Caziah is a musician, writer, and storyteller. Kirk said: ‘He moves with purpose to spread inclusivity through any opportunity whether that’s music, in his community, or in nature. We love to watch him combine his passions.’
Kirk took to social media to celebrate the successful release of Caziah’s 15-minute Ep – “Canon Tape Demos”, which is available on digital platforms.
Speaking with Voyage Dallas, Caziah said: What really got me into doing music was my family and the environment in which I grew up in. My father grew up doing gospel music, and my mother was in a R&B group in her early twenties, so I like to believe that a passion for music was forged inside of me before I ever stepped foot on the Earth. My parents did all they needed to do to cultivate my God-given gift, and they also left more than enough room for me to grow not only in my gift but in my faith, which resulted in my gift turning into a passion.
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He also said: ‘I am an independent musician, songwriter, and producer who specializes in Exaltation from Artistry. Exaltation from Artistry implies that whatever work I do, is to be a reflection of my faith and my character. I want whatever work I conjure up to be crafted with time and care, and most importantly, I want it to have a message with positive attributes.’
He added: I am most proud of my faith, for it acts as a catalyst for all of my works. I also believe that it is my faith that enhances and influences my sound, and sets me apart, for it is my main tool for originality.
Caziah Franklin Is In A Relationship
Caziah Franklin is in a romantic relationship with Alena Pitts. Alena is an actress, author, and vocalist. They reportedly began their relationship in 2021. The two do not shy away from displaying the love they have for each other on social media. They often share posts of each other on their respective Instagram handles. Caziah once shared a lovely post about the love of his life on Instagram. Sharing a series of beautiful pictures, he wrote:
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‘My love, my treasure, my encourager, and my best friend. My hope, my gift, my dream, and my future. Loving you has never been more worth it. And having the privilege to be by your side within this waltz of life has been one of the sweetest honors I’ve ever been granted. The God you serve is so attractive, and the heart that you model after makes me grow more and more attracted to yours as the seconds go by. Every season with you is a milestone on its own, and I’m beyond expectant to behold the beautiful, strong, firm tree that our love will continue to grow into. I love you AP. Let’s keep dancing🤎’
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