On a new episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN chop it up with comedy legend TK Kirkland as he opens up about his journey into comedy, experiences with NWA and Eazy-E, and the challenges of being a comedian in the 80s. Find out about the similarities and differences between comedy and hip hop, ghostwriting jokes, and LA’s 80s comedy scene. T.K. shares the importance of having a strong partner, taking care of your health, and setting up life insurance and legacy trusts, while also recounting his adventure to the Diamond District with Puffy’s credit card. Dive into a discussion on T.K.’s strategy for success in the industry, the importance of financial literacy, and the need for unity in politics.
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.
