Kenny Brooks on Ditching Door-to-Door Sales to Becoming a Comedic Rapper

Humor plays a vital role in helping people recover from hardships. In his fast-paced life where people juggle work-life balance, a little laughter can be a breeze of relief. Comedians rule this field, spreading positivity through their acts. They can see the humor in otherwise mundane or life-threatening situations and help others see the same. Kenny Brooks is one such personality with a gifted sense of humor. He could perceive situations from a different perspective, making him a star salesman in the D2D sector. Now he is moving on to a new dimension in his career as a comedic rapper, spreading happiness and positivity through music on his Instagram @funnysalesman

Kenny Brooks was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up in an acute financial crisis, Kenny learned to hustle for a living when he was only 11. He started selling Detroit newspapers door to door, and this helped him become a viral comedian door-to-door salesman. Kenny Brooks excelled in sales because of his unique way of pitching to prospective customers. His incredible sense of humor proved to be a catalyst in his growth as a salesman. 

From appearing on season 16 of Nick Cannon Wild N Out to featuring in popular music videos, Kenny Brooks has accomplished several milestones in his career. “Be Like Kenny” is an award named after him given to UFC fighters. His first video based on determination and hard work inspired the award and has earned more than 300 million views. He is also a sought–after name among rappers who want funny punch lines in their songs. 

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It wasn’t until Kenny experienced a life-threatening situation that he discovered his passion for music and became a comedy rapper. While visiting a neighborhood to sell a product, Kenny was almost kidnapped by men armed with guns and swords. Due to the sudden turn of events, he escaped the situation but had to appear in several legal sessions subsequently. The experience made him rethink his safety as a door-to-door salesman.

Being a natural comedian, Kenny wrote a song humorously narrating the whole incident. The song instantly received loads of appreciation from music enthusiasts all over social media and also from other rappers and songwriters. This overwhelming response motivated him to pursue his passion for music. He wants to follow in the footsteps of the famous comedy rapper Lil Dicky, who is known for infusing his great sense of humor into his music. Kenny considers himself the black version of Lil Dicky and a lot more humorous. 

Even in challenging situations, a positive outlook on life has helped Kenny find a dream career opportunity. While many might consider a life-threatening experience a bane, Kenny believes it’s a boon in disguise. Without such an experience, he would have never discovered his passion for music and even thought of becoming a comedic musician. Kenny is optimistic about his new career. He wants to become a storyteller through his music, reflecting little experiences from his life with a touch of humor. Kenny dreams of featuring on bigger projects and collaborating with top media outlets like Vevo, MTV, or VH1. Besides this new career, Kenny is also looking for opportunities to appear on the silver screen as a comedian.