Who is Keith Lee? Keith Lee Reacts After Taraji P Henson Bet Awards Incident
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Updated Jul 03, 2024
Who is Keith Lee?
Keith Lee, born on October 4, 1996, is an American food critic and mixed martial artist. He began his professional MMA career in 2017, fighting under the nickname "Killa." Lee made his Bellator debut in 2018, securing a decision victory over Shawn Bunch at Bellator 239. However, he lost his contract with Bellator in 2021. Following this, Lee shifted his focus to social media, where he gained popularity for his food reviews. Despite his success as a food critic, he expressed plans to continue his MMA career in a more limited capacity as of January 2023.
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| Full Name | Keith Lee |
| Date of Birth | October 4, 1996 |
| Age | 27 |
| Place of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Spouse | Ronni Lee |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Kevin Lee (brother) |
| Nickname | Killa |
| Profession | Food Critic, Mixed Martial Artist |
| MMA Debut | 2017 |
| Bellator Debut | 2018 |
Keith Lee Taraji P Henson Bet Awards
Keith Lee cleared the air about the mix-up at the 2024 BET Awards involving Taraji P. Henson. During the show, Henson mistakenly gave a rose meant for Lee to fellow influencer Jordan Howlett. Lee later posted a TikTok, dropping the rose, emphasizing it wasn't meant for him.
He clarified that he wasn't upset with Henson but felt the segment was poorly prepared by the producers. Lee praised Henson, saying he remains a fan and appreciates her work. Despite the awkward moment, Lee expressed gratitude for attending the event with his wife and enjoying the show.
Keith Lee Career
Keith Lee, a well-known food critic based in Las Vegas, gained popularity on TikTok. He started using TikTok in November 2020, initially sharing cooking videos and family content. In 2021, Lee began posting restaurant reviews, following a consistent format where he describes his experience ordering food and rates each item from one to ten. By April 2024, he had amassed 16.1 million followers, with his food reviews receiving over 721.9 million likes. Lee started making TikToks to help with his anxiety about public speaking.
He has traveled to cities like Atlanta, Houston, and New York to review local restaurants, often focusing on Black-owned and family restaurants. In 2024, Toronto became the first international stop on his food tour, where he praised the city's cultural food diversity and customer service. Keith Lee's success in food reviews earned him a spot on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Food & Drink category.
Keith Lee Age
Keith Lee was born on October 4, 1996, making him 27 years old as of 2023. He is a prominent food critic and mixed martial artist from Detroit, Michigan.
Keith Lee Wife
Keith Lee is married to Ronni Lee, a fellow content creator frequently appearing in his social media posts and videos. The couple started dating in 2016 and got engaged in 2020. Keith has shared that Ronni inspired his career shift to becoming a food critic and content creator, especially during the Covid-19 quarantine when Ronni was expecting.
Despite a recent incident at the 2024 BET Awards where Taraji P. Henson mistook another person for Keith and flirted with him, Keith clarified that both he and Ronni understood the situation was improvised and had no ill intentions.
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