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 ?

[@johnnymoton320]

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

[@juswolf22]

Don’t u dare forget silas

[@rickeydaniel2448]

stand up mississippi, we in hea !!

[@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💪🏾

[@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 ✌🏾

[@TajuAlim]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@mississippipaperboy]

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

[@phoeniciaharris]

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

[@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!!!!

[@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS]

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

[@daniellelawrence9565]

He is a cool dude. God Bless him

[@yunggod999]

Ima be the next person from Mississippi to be on here

[@peteyg1300]

That's what up bro keep it up 💯

[@TheInsuranceAndTaxGuy]

He is an artist because he listens to everyone!

[@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

[@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.

[@nyquil350]

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

[@corymac5302]

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

[@The_Gemini_Emperor]

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

[@bboy2893]

Discovered his music yesterday, this boy cold.

[@JoeManeTv]

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

[@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

[@DollaBlackBDE]

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

[@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 😂

[@crissay8737]

Dis my man!! Everything be Fiyah🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@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. 🙏🏾❤✊🏾🥰

[@pinkish410]

A Smino collab would be FIRE

[@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 💯

[@lashuncavett7848]

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

[@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. ❤❤

[@theherbpuffer]

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

[@dny997]

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

[@Jmoe803]

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

[@kadariushampton8444]

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

[@britt8637]

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

[@reggiebailey3802]

Thank you for your service 💪🏾

[@amberbug90]

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

[@DK_Kent]

He Mississippi that accent that style that vibe 👌

[@teresabrady5434]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@ninetyfive22]

Buddy seems Genuinely Cool...

[@LeadSamurai87]

Keemy Casanova remix feat Too $hort would be epic!!!

[@toshiaann4254]

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

[@poeticgeenetikstv4672]

This young nigga is da TRUTH WITH HIS CRAFT!!!!

[@cwallace318]

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

[@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.

[@damienford5667]

Bro keep up tht Mack rap we out here fuckin wit it the strong 💪🏿 way!!!!!

[@deewoodson3545]

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

[@Delta_Baby662]

662 Mississippi 🤟🏾

[@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

[@trapbegaming]

Heidelberg ms in this bih 💯💯💯💯

[@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$

[@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

[@AreneaD]

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

[@GS-rs6es]

Beautiful project. I love him

[@SelfMaidKennels]

Jackson, Mississippi

[@ljgaming8015]

Rip to lil lonney

[@KartiXL]

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

[@blakmakic81]

On his way up !

[@lilmarleey1607]

My boi going up 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@searchpartylintonkush]

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

[@ricofrm300]

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

[@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.

[@AwLazTheRightchuz]

Proud of ya brother man.

[@SayManeFreddyHydroMane]

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

[@fontane6194]

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

[@asu2577]

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

[@iamrashadstreet]

Respect to the Kid!!

[@robertmchenry6094]

Like how he through that "M" up for The sipp..n yo music creative asf.🤙

[@jorleg118]

Do it big keemy showing love from fla 352

[@CETO-kg7ct]

His pimp vibe reminds me of Ralo Tha Pimp from around 2010. Although, lyrically this young man is much stronger.

[@Ebigwei012]

Jackson, MS :)

[@flyyboii601]

Mississippi let's goooo💙🖤💯🤘

[@kodymiller831]

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

[@DOLOJAZ]

I love me some Akeem 😍😍😍😍

[@deondraemcknight232]

Can't wait to see what else he got next

[@kingjay9518]

601🔥 checking in

[@reecehigh1]

My favorite new artist

[@quinzellking230]

He really got barz & punchlines for DayZ

[@nikki9412]

Very well rounded and that smile is infectious. 🍫😉

[@liftedenergy3693]

I LOVE HIS ENERGY!!!! ♌️ 🦁 GANG

[@johnshort7973]

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

[@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!

[@iamdjharper6467]

I’m from Heidelberg! S/o akeem 🔥🔥

[@mikeb7945]

Humble salute

[@officialmikeysevenfoe2602]

I fw bro he be shit talkin 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shawnrunnels2037]

I seriously fuck with Ali 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brittneymiles5537]

He’s definitely up next.

[@bradcooper642]

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

[@sharonroseman5918]

Go Navy! I really like his flow & style.

[@vgueafrica]

Very versatile human being

[@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

[@aubreanathompson5494]

Fine. As. Hell !

[@vinkeyla23]

LAWD😩🤤

[@butterz979]

When he lick them lips 🫠🥴

[@niccomakk]

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