Akeem Ali Speaks On Mississippi, “Keemy Casanova” Music Video Going Viral, His Alter Egos

Akeem Ali "Off The Porch" Interview
Last week we linked with buzzing Mississippi artist Akeem Ali for an exclusive, in-depth “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he reveals which artists are on his playlist, growing up in Jackson, the culture in Jackson, Boosie being one of his favorite rappers, joining the military, cutting hair, moving to Atlanta to pursue music career, the grind it took for him to get his breakthrough, lyrical hip-hop coming back, being an independent artist, his breakthrough single & music video “Keemy Casanova”, his alter egos, not expecting the song to take off, upcoming music, his goals, advice for creatives, and much more!
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"Off The Porch" is Dirty Glove Bastard's exclusive interview series where artists, producers, DJs & industry insiders are given a platform to tell their unfiltered story. Dirty Glove Bastard was created in 2007 to shine more light on the buzzing, regional music scenes in the South & Midwest.
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[@isaiahbrown5143]

Used to be my barber before he quit and started music full time!! Big shoutout Jackson and Hattiesburg Ms!!!

[@byronlewis7736]

Lol I miss my barber and yeah I thought she meant Hattiesburg

[@jakingallah3801]

Hattiesburg!! I lived there 2004 &...2012

[@RhaenyshaVelaryon]

He cold yo!!! I love his music & vibe... big ups from Connecticut!

[@teezycain759]

Heidelberg By Meridian Gang

[@MrChevyboy1977]

Hattiesburg 💪🏾💪🏾

[@ad_stayfly7]

Homie a breath of fresh air to the new generation. He bringing that down south pimp/playa shit back like he spose to

[@ItsAllLuv]

Smh 🤦‍♀️

[@hellhound6598]

​@@ItsAllLuv what ?

[@TajuAlim]

Nothing but high vibes coming from this brother... Extremely talented and I wish him much success.

[@johnnymoton320]

Mississippi stand up...krit and this guy true artist.

[@juswolf22]

Don’t u dare forget silas

[@rickeydaniel2448]

stand up mississippi, we in hea !!

[@Bishiptyg]

I can tell homie going far, but the industry going to make him jaded but his morals going to keep him grounded

[@mantulotto6254]

Just like Big Krit

[@theherbpuffer]

As long as he stays independent

[@freema9246]

Good Luck because they come for them morals first. Do not give in to the bullshyt.

[@namesake7139]

@@freema9246 LOL! Real talk

[@marvinbarnett3218]

YOU KNOW HOW IT GO

[@youknowelgin]

We need a whole album of that Keemy Casanova vibe lol

[@og_jj__7436]

BRO ITS OUT

[@ferris2916]

@YouKnowElgin he got one out

[@eklektikSole]

You missing out it No suckas allowed is my track

[@terrellrogers7645]

Checkout Mack in the Day album

[@jermeydumas6538]

I'm a old head 79 born but you will be platinum within a year or year and a half. I ain't no A&R but you got talent Young Man. And a humbled spirit. Salute Man.

[@baldwilliams3199]

Yeah, I'm a old head 67, and I agree with what you saying.

[@SNess555]

Gang gang 1979 also effing with the young dude heavy

[@alboogie74al]

@@baldwilliams3199 what was the name of that old school song

[@baldwilliams3199]

@@alboogie74al What do you mean? What 1967 old school song that was hitting?

[@alboogie74al]

@@baldwilliams3199 That Sample...GROUP...ONE WAY .. Song DONT STOP ✌🏾

[@lemerejohnson6253]

Fuck his fame. He seems So down to earth. Like a cat I'd chill with. He got my humor. I Pray the industry don't destroy him and he progresses well

[@pistolp1640]

The fact he's being himself, I love it!! Mississippi stand-up ✊🏾!!

[@humbleone4800]

Shelby, Mississippi 'representing'!

[@martymarr7499]

I can tell he’s from the sip...... Genuine attitude and demeanor and he’s not acting like some tough second hand goon just to put on a show and to fit in..... Good shit brother...........

[@CoCo-yv3hl]

Yeap that’s just us and they don’t make them like us 💕

[@LLCoolLee]

Bro Got Flow.. I Saw Him On 85 South Killin It💪🏾

[@mississippipaperboy]

Here is a real Mississippi Guy ... Keep reppin for the home team King .... Mississippi stand up

[@vanrobertharris]

The brother is extremely humble. His music is dope. We need more of him in the industry right now. Definitely refreshing. I wish him all the success in the world.

[@Leafhurr1cane]

This man bout to pimp a hole in the stratosphere. Rising to the top like a young gambino

[@lso_meechie]

Words from suga free

[@Leafhurr1cane]

@@lso_meechie Pimpology

[@yunggod999]

Ima be the next person from Mississippi to be on here

[@peteyg1300]

That's what up bro keep it up 💯

[@zopound94]

The most educated rapper ever to give his input on an interview. Much respect to this young man on a bright future in music!!!!

[@phoeniciaharris]

Found him on Facebook and been a fan ever since. His flow is sick 😷

[@kendrickbrown8978]

I appreciate the brothers music. Most of all I love the fact that he didn't come up there with no damn styrofoam cups or weed. It's actually refreshing to see a rapper not openly dependent on any drugs.

[@MTownBaby]

But weed ain't a drug

[@TheInsuranceAndTaxGuy]

He is an artist because he listens to everyone!

[@nyquil350]

So down to earth and respectful very expressive handsome and hilarious good job akeem

[@bboy2893]

Discovered his music yesterday, this boy cold.

[@corymac5302]

MISSISSIPPI TO THE TOP 💪🏾🔥💯... THEY’RE FINALLY WAKING UP!

[@The_Gemini_Emperor]

Man smooth in the conversation too, slick talk built within too

[@yadsewnde8699]

Whole interview cold. I'm invested in this man success fr

[@eklektikSole]

I think we're all invested heavily at this point. He got a whole army of supporters that I don't even think he realizes are behind him. I'm going to find a show and I'm going to as many at I can.

[@gifted14sho]

He is going far and he will go beyond his pimp persona and be considered a bonafide artist! I've been a fan for a minute and I am looking forward to seeing his growth. 🙏🏾❤✊🏾🥰

[@theherbpuffer]

I love the retro vibes of this generation. Akeem need to link up wit Larry June, Jay Worthy, Premo Rice, Anthony Danza, etc.!

[@christinawilliams3582]

I'm just hearing him. And I love all of his music❤ OK, can you come out with an old school movie please, action and comedy 💯

[@daniellelawrence9565]

He is a cool dude. God Bless him

[@brittneydsims]

Omgggggg this is why I LOVE him!!!! He’s so down to earth, relatable and perseverant ♥️♥️♥️♥️ he’s HUSBAND material!!! We LOVE TO SEE IT!!! 💍😍🔥

[@brittneydsims]

@Carol Hills It really is

[@nafajonit8854]

Right on We all like this in the country frfr

[@ItsAllLuv]

😆

[@joshmckinnie2199]

Lmfao Mac material

[@moorelife4449]

Of course you can tell he’s husband material from an interview 😂

[@JoeManeTv]

People are ready for good music....Salute to the Sip!

[@virginiac.2438]

I would like to see him get everything he wants, at the same time I don't want the industry to ruin him. ❤❤

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

MS and AL are wholesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️ awesome people. Never gonna go back to live in rude cities again

[@dny997]

Just got hip to dude… He’s a beast, like nothing else out now.

[@pinkish410]

A Smino collab would be FIRE

[@onesiadock4682]

So ain't nobody gone talk about him hitting the "Babyy" mid interview🤣.....No??.....😂 It's just me?!...Well okay idk about y'all but I died like completely lossed it 👐🏼Shoutout to the Sip bro he's a real one even in his jokes that Mississippi📍 swagger is unmatched and will FOREVER & ALWAYS STAND OUT 💫

[@aprilbrooks4714]

Omgggg I think I got pregnant when he said that. I replayed just that part over and over

[@charelle212]

How the baby doin???? We havin siblings im pregnant today 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 he is sooo dreamy

[@legarianwilliams781]

Big Krit been sleept on for a decade

[@theherbpuffer]

We ain't talking about Krit.

[@legarianwilliams781]

@@theherbpuffer nigga stfu that was a month ago I dont even remember why I commented that and im not rewatching to find out

[@juswolf22]

That’s his fault he said he live from the underground

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

King remembered in time.

[@DollaBlackBDE]

Respect to the young bull!!! Amazing talent and pure energy. Glad to have you representing the Sipp!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@GVonzo]

My boy so Mississippi it don’t make no sense lol Much Love from Hattiesburg bro! Shoutout to Cali. He remind me of Sugar Free and 100s. If you know you know.

[@lashuncavett7848]

This lil dude was raised on Williamson ave in Jackson ms keep up the good work

[@DK_Kent]

He Mississippi that accent that style that vibe 👌

[@crissay8737]

Dis my man!! Everything be Fiyah🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ninetyfive22]

Buddy seems Genuinely Cool...

[@kadariushampton8444]

Thank you Akeem man we get back around to it true lyricism

[@seckoriechatman4086]

Dude is definitely 1 of my favorites talking that shit right now. This lane in rap has been missing this void since pimp c died. Akeem Ali is definitely shining light on the pimp talk. Salutations for this interview dirty glove

[@theherbpuffer]

Check out Larry June and Premo Rice

[@rustyshackleford1463]

Check out Ralo the Pimp! Guarantee you'll not be disappointed!

[@Jmoe803]

Real smooth dude and music is str8 🔥. Needed newer music on the playlist, glad I found him.

[@daone1524]

I’m just gone leave this here Dom Kennedy😎 Larry June🍊 Premo Rice 🅿️ Curren$y/Spitta✈️ Anthony Danza🛸 YOU’RE WELCOME‼️

[@Pharoah510]

Jay worthy G Perico Payroll Giovanni LE$

[@deewoodson3545]

This man is so talented and FINE AF!!! Whew chile 😍😍😍😍

[@britt8637]

This interview made me like him even more. I can't wait to meet him one day. Blessings young man

[@fontane6194]

Say mane u slick wit it and I really dig ur sound playboy keep it on they necks mane

[@jermainehearn]

Nothing like being raised in Mississippi. #Chuuch #TheReal1stCoast

[@davisdowell1986]

Deadass, y'all incapable of breeding wack rappers down there. Been on Banner and Krit for years, just came across Bro this week.

[@terryjones4545]

Yo I'm from da sip I never heard of u till the other day my Dominican partner was bumping u way in nyc u up here fam keep going

[@kodymiller831]

yessir, putting on for the sip #601📍LOVE MY CITY JACKTOWN!!

[@amberbug90]

This was great. Satisfied what I was searching for 🥰🥰

[@reggiebailey3802]

Thank you for your service 💪🏾

[@SelfMaidKennels]

Jackson, Mississippi

[@ljgaming8015]

Rip to lil lonney

[@teresabrady5434]

I just love him! His music is my absolute fav. Listen to it every day. My fav song is Thank You Letter 😊

[@toshiaann4254]

I love it! A breath of fresh air. I’m here after TikTok.

[@cwallace318]

Definitely a breath of fresh air! A youngster who stresses artistic integrity

[@KartiXL]

I been Fw This Mans Music Since He Began He Def Going Somewhere bro be spitting !!🥶🥶

[@AwLazTheRightchuz]

Proud of ya brother man.

[@searchpartylintonkush]

My G ur music bring vybez to the industry flipping dope💯🔥

[@trapbegaming]

Heidelberg ms in this bih 💯💯💯💯

[@JaeBee11.11]

She wasn’t giggling enough fa me 🤣🤣 He’s fine and charming. Great interview.

[@bealambwouldya]

🤣I would’ve been flirting the whole time 🤣they would have to keep saying keep it professional

[@JaeBee11.11]

@@bealambwouldya I’m saying! Lol

[@SayManeFreddyHydroMane]

Mane I'm still vibing to dude, Salute my homie in Jackson MS put me on him.

[@flyyboii601]

Mississippi let's goooo💙🖤💯🤘

[@Delta_Baby662]

662 Mississippi 🤟🏾

[@GS-rs6es]

Beautiful project. I love him

[@WordofMouth394]

LET’S GET THIS MAN TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS!!! 🔥🔥🤌🏾🤌🏾😎😎✅ he deserves it!!! #TheSupportersAreThePLUG 💯🙏😇

[@terrellrogers7645]

He seems like a humble dude, unlike a lot of the artist or known ppl nowadays, the type of dude if you see him on the street he would actually hold a convo with you

[@johnshort7973]

I tell you one thing THIS NIGGA LINE UP IS SHARRP!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@blakmakic81]

On his way up !

[@indy_442]

She asked his skin routine n then he came with the music he listening to and I'm convinced hes a lightworker.. .it just comes naturally

[@liftedenergy3693]

Seeing the same! He is beautiful 😍

[@ricofrm300]

We made it 😭💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽601 in the building

[@iamrashadstreet]

Respect to the Kid!!

[@asu2577]

85 south brought me here... Homie is nice🔥🔥... Hope the industry don't try and change him

[@jorleg118]

Do it big keemy showing love from fla 352

[@lilmarleey1607]

My boi going up 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@niccomakk]

You got it my brova don't never stop sharing that pimpin if you keep sharing what ya wearin you'll be airin yo flare don't give a shit about people who don't care if you there!

[@officialmikeysevenfoe2602]

I fw bro he be shit talkin 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@msqueenlyminded7579]

Pimp C is one of my faves, so you know he would be so proud. My guy is a gold-plated mouthpiece and I love it

[@deondraemcknight232]

Can't wait to see what else he got next

[@liftedenergy3693]

I LOVE HIS ENERGY!!!! ♌️ 🦁 GANG

[@nikki9412]

Very well rounded and that smile is infectious. 🍫😉

[@shawnrunnels2037]

I seriously fuck with Ali 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DOLOJAZ]

I love me some Akeem 😍😍😍😍

[@Ebigwei012]

Jackson, MS :)

[@dal2122]

Akeem and Cam Newton can pass for brothers

[@allhailkhalil]

wow they do kinda look alike lol

[@davisdowell1986]

Lol...When I first came across him I glanced and thought it was Cam

[@johndavis9321]

Yup I also see a lil Chadwick boseman in him too

[@a.s.t6259]

He Spittin that Casual Conversation...

[@quinzellking230]

He really got barz & punchlines for DayZ

[@tonebonez3213]

Thats how it is in Melbourne,fl whenever you see someone you speak its real southern hospitality if you grew up in the right house

[@kingjay9518]

601🔥 checking in

[@iamdjharper6467]

I’m from Heidelberg! S/o akeem 🔥🔥

[@sharonroseman5918]

Go Navy! I really like his flow & style.

[@clydekemp5641]

My G you tough on da mic keep up the great work I'm hoping you are a part of the cypher on BET other than that G you will go far stay original

[@reecehigh1]

My favorite new artist

[@vgueafrica]

Very versatile human being

[@brittneymiles5537]

He’s definitely up next.

[@iamdebaby8152]

I’m from Vicksburg and I go to school at Alcorn.

[@bradcooper642]

Yeah this dude got it, he is one hit song away.

[@niccomakk]

Rollin is my favorite song period including the keemy shit im wit ya bruh rollin is my favorite song of 2020 period