Following the backlash, the gospel singer took it online to apologize and acknowledge his mistakes. “Many of you know I have an older son named Kerrion Franklin. In May, he’ll be 33. For many years we have had a toxic relationship with him as a family. We’ve tried for many years through counseling, through therapy to try to rectify this private family matter. Recently my son and I had an argument that he chose to record. I felt extremely disrespected in that conversation and I lost my temper and I said words that are not appropriate and I am sincerely sorry to all of you. I sincerely apologize.”