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In this episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe sits down with Keith Lee, the viral food critic & king of TikTok’s food community. From his roots in Detroit to becoming one of the most trusted voices in the food world with 19 million followers, Keith opens up about his journey.
Keith revisits his first home in Vegas, where he and his wife, Ronni, had their children and where his food-reviewing career began. He talks about his life before fame—struggling as a delivery driver, battling social anxiety, and how he started posting on TikTok. Keith shares the hardships of his childhood, from being bullied to moving out at 16, and discusses his MMA journey, including training with Dewey Cooper and his respect for legends like Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.
The conversation dives deep into his views on the best and worst food cities, why he’s not a fan of the Atlanta food scene, and his thoughts on Detroit’s thriving food scene. Keith explains why he doesn’t want to use his celebrity status when reviewing restaurants and discusses his mission to help small businesses. He recounts his viral review of Mr. Gary’s Seafood food truck, which earned 20 million views, and reflects on how he transitioned from MMA to TikTok stardom. Keith talks about his MMA career, including his fight with Jornel Lugo, the hardest part of being an MMA athlete, & his brother, Kevin Lee, who helped him grow in the sport. He discusses the possibility of returning to MMA, Tyson vs Jake Paul, and his predictions for Jon ‘Bones’ Jones vs Tom Aspinall.
Keith also shares his review process, why he doesn’t want restaurants to know he’s there. He challenges Ocho Cinco to a boxing match and reflects on his career and success, attributing it to his connection to God. He opens up about his personal life, family, plans for the future, being a father, and the pride he takes in giving his kids everything he can. Keith reflects on the emotional experience of buying his first house and dealing with depression, imposter syndrome, and survivor’s guilt. He also discusses touching moments like teaching his daughter how to ride a bike and his wife buying him a car.
Keith shares how he deals with fame, celebrity culture, and online trolling, including Kenan’s parody on SNL, his role in Churchy, a new sitcom created by KevOnStage for BET, and the controversy at the BET Awards involving Taraji P. Henson when he dropped the rose. The conversation also dives into his marriage, moments of infidelity, how Ronni has supported him through tough times. Keith talks about his love for Black women, his relationship with his father, and why he believes he owes his life to him.
Keith shares his struggles with mental health, hopes to visit Africa as part of his foodie bucket list, and dream of opening schools in Detroit for children in need. He discusses his ambitions for acting and reflects on celebrity-owned restaurants like those of TI, Killer Mike, Kandi Burruss, and others. Keith talks about his 200K shoe collection, the mac and cheese debate with Tini, and where he wants to be in five years, hinting at new collaborations and exciting projects on the horizon.
Packed with bold food adventures, hilarious stories, and heartfelt insights, this episode showcases why Keith Lee has become one of the most trusted and inspiring voices in the digital world. Don’t miss this unforgettable conversation, only on Club Shay Shay!
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Keith Lee | EP. 149
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