We’re looking forward to introducing you to Kahlee. Check out our conversation below.
Kahlee, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: When have you felt most loved—and did you believe you deserved it?
Sometimes my wife and I are just talking in our room, when somehow our 2 kids end up piled on the bed with us. We just spend time together laughing at funny videos and talking about our days or our next family trip. I don’t know if I’m doing what I should be doing as a Dad to deserve it. But I’m gonna keep trying, cause those are some of my favorite times when I feel loved.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Kahlee. I’m a Husband, Rap, Father who makes Hip-Hop music out of San Diego, CA. I throw hip-hop events under the name, “Hip-Hop Weds” in San Diego, and “Bars Weekly” everywhere else. Bars Weekly is also the name of the video show I host, premiering in Jan 2026 on ProofofConcept.tv
I recently began my own clothing brand called, “Graftwork” where I press all the shirts myself in my studio.
I have a 13 year old son, a 9 year old daughter and recently celebrated my 25th anniversary with my wife.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I think I’m the same person, who now knows I’m not crazy for being different. I’ve always went against the grain, but there were times in life where I thought I was supposed to be like everyone else. Feeling like it’s wrong to not just accept the cards dealt every hand. There were definitely times where I felt it would be easier if I did everything the teachers said. I didn’t though, and not only do I embrace that, I love it.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
As a lyricist, the rhymes I write are therapeutic to me. I used to focus on being the best at rapping, the way a basketball player competed in a dunk contest versus playing an actual game. I don’t remember when, but I just started talking about my real life. Struggles and emotions are things that so many can identify with and sometimes hearing another person put your feelings into words is just the thing you need to start the healing process. Don’t get me wrong, I still write raps to break backboards, but I’ll always be vulnerable in my music for myself and others to connect with. I feel like that’s powerful.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Definitely. Even at my 9-5, I’m the same guy you’ll see on stage cracking jokes. It’s like a volume knob that goes up and down depending on my mood and the situation. Catch me at home with my kids, at a Hip-Hop show, IG live or the 9 to 5, it’s always the same me, it’s just the dial turned up or down… usually up.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
As direct as I am, I also believe in leaving space for others to input their opinions and experiences. That’s an important piece to great art. With that said, we as humans often let those filled spaces dictate the messages in the art. The meanings sometimes become what wasn’t said rather than what was. I’ve had listeners in opposing political parties both think I’m saying completely opposite things while listening to the same exact song. On one hand, that’s a successful art piece. On the other hand it’s likely neither know my true feelings but think they do. Meanwhile I’m happy creating a path to conversations people would normally not have.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://barsweekly.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahlee310
- Twitter: https://x.com/kahlee310
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/kahlee310
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kahlee310
- Other: Merch at: https://graftwork.us
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Image Credits
The live on stage shot is by @RubixOne
