Inside the Mind of Kanan: An Exclusive Interview with Mekai Curtis

Join us as we go behind the scenes with Mekai Curtis, the talented actor who brings the iconic character of Kanan Stark to life in the hit series "Raising Kanan." In this exclusive interview, Mekai opens up about what initially drew him to the character and how his perception of Kanan has evolved throughout the series. We explore the 1990s hip-hop culture depicted in the show, Mekai shares his newfound appreciation for the era and its music.We also discuss the challenges of filming certain scenes and the emotional depth required to portray Kanan's complex relationships with his family. Plus, find out Mekai's favorite non-Kanan character and whether he has any hidden talents he'd like to showcase.00:00 Intro00:50 Learning to play Kanan/50 Cent3:37 Freestyling the role vs sticking to the script5:12 Why 90's culture is still relevant today7:00 The difficulty of filming Season 38:53 Will Kanan and the fam come back together?10:32 Ronnie's influence on Kanan's character11:52 The best character on Raising Kanan?13:31 Mekai's "hidden talents"Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviewsFollow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/shawsportsnbaFollow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shawsportsFollow Makai Curtis: https://www.instagram.com/themekaicurtis/Rock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.comSubscribe to 19 Media Group: https://bit.ly/3KcZtGe Check Out Our Website: https://19mediagroup.comFollow Us On X: https://www.twitter.com/19mgroupFollow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/19mediagroupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviewsFollow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshawFollow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshawRock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.comLooking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest