Overview

• Kerrion Franklin shared an Instagram photo on Sept. 15 showing scars on his back and wrote that he was "beat black and blue since 1st grade."
• He said the alleged abuse came from his "parentals" and suggested other caregivers who watched him also mistreated him.
• Social media users questioned the authenticity of the scars, citing older videos that appeared not to show similar markings.
• Kirk Franklin has previously denied any physical abuse and has spoken publicly about loving his son through a difficult relationship.
• Outlets seeking comment reported no response from Kirk Franklin’s representatives, and no medical or legal records have been made public.