🔊 Episode: Brad "Kamikaze" Franklin – From Crooked Lettaz to Community Leadership

This episode of Mental Shampoo brings you a deep, unfiltered conversation with Brad "Kamikaze" Franklin—hip-hop legend, branding consultant, motivational speaker, artist manager, and the powerhouse behind Jackson Indie Music Week.

From his early days as part of Crooked Lettaz with David Banner to navigating the music industry and carving a path in community activism, Kamikaze shares hard-earned wisdom on perseverance, leadership, and the power of staying rooted. He drops gems on fatherhood, the importance of owning your narrative, and how Mississippi creatives can shape their own destinies without seeking validation from outside.

🔥 Key Topics:

🎤 The Crooked Lettaz journey and the impact of Mississippi hip-hop

🏆 Lessons from the industry & what artists today need to know

🛠 The business of branding and making culture work for the community

🌱 Fatherhood, legacy, and being intentional about personal growth

⚡ The power of standing in rooms that value you

💭 What’s your biggest takeaway from Kamikaze’s story? Drop a comment and let’s discuss!

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📌 Mental Shampoo: @MentalShampoo

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