Rapper/Actor Page Kennedy Talks His new album FRONT PAGE, why music is his first love, and the return of Netflix's THE UPSHAWS
Page Kennedy (rapper/actor THE MEG/S.W.A.T/ RUSH HOUR) popped in on the Talking 2LOUD Podcast to discuss his new album “Front Page,” which is dropped July 1st, which he describes as his best music to date. He also stars in Netflix’s The Upshaws returning for Part 1 of its second season June 29th.
Page additionally just wrapped shooting The Meg 2 in Thailand where he spent his downtime enjoying the sights as well as its wildlife inclusive of tigers, cheetahs and elephants.
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A native of the gritty streets of Detroit, Kennedy spent his early years going from the modest home of his neglectful drug-addicted mother, to a more comfortable, yet equally difficult life alongside his doctor/drug-dealer, strict, and physically abusive father. At the age of seven, he was introduced to rap by his older brother through the work of artists like Kurtis Blow. Kennedy was inspired by this type of music, but most importantly found within rap the avenue for self-expression he had been longing for. At a time where Detroit bred its best rappers on the playgrounds of elementary schools, Kennedy perfected his lyrical skills by battling and conquering anyone and everyone that crossed his path. He quickly earned the reputation of being the best rapper; first at his elementary school, then throughout his high-school and college years, where he made several visits to Detroit's renowned Hip-Hop Shop.
Life dealt Kennedy a sudden blow when his father unexpectedly passed away when he was sixteen. Alone but determined to prove to his late father that he could do it, he not only finished high school, but also put himself through college at Western Michigan University, where he discovered his calling for acting. He then went on to graduate school at the University of Delaware to study Shakespeare. Upon graduating, Kennedy relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting. To date he’s starred in such hits as DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE, WEEDS (where his character U-turn became a huge fan favorite), S.W.A.T.,BACKSTROM, RUSH HOUR, and of course The Meg.
Photo by Ryan Detroit
Photo by Ryan Detroit