Social media reacts to the Jamaican outfit’s apology

Kirk Franklin He apologizes after facing backlash over his choice of clothing and dance moves at a concert in Jamaica. In case you missed it, Kirk appeared on stage back in April, wearing a tank top and shorts to stay cool in the island heat. Now, the gospel giant is saying sorry to anyone who was offended by his clothing and dancing style.

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Kirk Franklin addresses the backlash over Jamaica’s performance

Kirk Franklin addressed some of the controversy surrounding 2024 in a video he shared Instagram. The full clip is available on his YouTube. In the footage, Franklin apologized for his choices and talked about the most important moments of his year.

He also addressed the backlash he received from his performance at the “Fun in the Son” concert in Jamaica Christian post. In the clip, Franklin said he didn’t expect his outfit to offend anyone, given the hot weather, and didn’t think it would look “disrespectful,” but it did.

“I’ve spent most of my career dancing and moving and jumping on stage, and I didn’t know that I would do anything that would offend anyone in any community, but it happened. And because it did, I sincerely apologize,” Franklin said.

The “I Smile” musician continued to apologize, and said sincerely that he will always remain humble and open to hearing people and their concerns.

“I sincerely apologize because I never want to get to a place where I can’t learn, I can’t learn what I need to do better, what I can do differently to make sure that as I grow as a man, grow physically or in any aspect, I’m always humble.” Enough and submissive enough to listen to people and their concerns about anything bigger than the message of Jesus.

Social media interaction

Social media users wasted no time in the deluge Comments section in the shadow room With their thoughts on Kirk Franklin’s apology. Many people said he didn’t owe anyone an apology, and they didn’t see anything wrong with his clothing. Check out some of their reactions below.

instagram user @Conscious Scale Books, “You made this guy apologize for having a good time 😞”

instagram user @Sweeney Style Blogger wrote, “Kirk, you don’t have to apologize to those unhappy people on the internet! It was hot!

While Instagram user @RealJuliaMary wrote, “Nah church culture is getting out of control. Jamaica is hot as hell.”

Then Instagram user @Wellrian Wilson wrote, “There was no need for this apology. We appreciate your performance. 🇯🇲”

Another Instagram user @sheisme917 wrote, “Kirk, what are you apologizing for? I was in Jamaica, what do you think is in a 3 piece suit? You didn’t do anything wrong.”

instagram user @tcookswithflave wrote, “Like seriously hot Jamaica. I don’t see anything wrong at all with his clothes. You all need to relax.”

While another Instagram user @Crown_neat_king wrote, “One thing about the church…they went to the judge 🤦🏽‍♀️”

And finally, Instagram user @hungerybelly.blog wrote, “In 2025 can we stop apologizing for every little thing that might offend one person 😂”

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