In this episode of Drink Champs, TK Kirkland joins N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to celebrate his birthday and discuss his incredible career.
The legendary comedian shares stories about his early days touring with NWA, his thoughts on relationships and polygamy, and his potential Netflix special.
TK also gives his take on the current state of comedy, including his challenge to race Kat Williams, and emphasizes the importance of loyalty over respect in the industry.
Kirkland was born in New Jersey but frequent the streets of Compton, California throughout his adolescent years. His first opportunity into stardom was working with rap legend Easy-E and NWA. Since then, Kirkland has shared the stage with a multitude of celebrities which include Jay-Z, Eminem, Madonna, 50-Cent, Keyshia Cole, Lil’ Wayne, Kid Rock, Van Diesel and others.
As a notable entertainer he began to immerse himself into opportunities that included more writing and producing shows which includes BET Comicview, Laffapolooza and MAD Sports. Kirkland started a management company that lead to managing some of the biggest names in television like Jamie Foxx, DL Hughley, and Michael Epps.
Kirkland started a management company that lead to managing some of the biggest names in television like Jamie Foxx, DL Hughley, and Michael Epps. He later joined forces with Tommy Castro and David Clingman to start Artistry Management Firm. The Company worked in the realms of the performing arts, new media arts, film, television, radio and video. The collaboration allowed him to work with acclaim actors such as Sandra Bullock, Anthony Michael Hall and john Leguizamo. He has also appeared on some of the biggest podcasts and radio shows including The Breakfast Club, Brilliant Idiots, VLAD TV, Noreaga’s Drink Champs and he also hosts his own show ‘The T.K. Kirkland Show’.
Kirkland is one of the most important and influential comedians working in comedy today.
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