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In this deep and raw episode of SAYless doMORE TV, we sit down with Kamel Akil — a man with stories for days. From bringing N.O.R.E. to Canada, to navigating the street life, and ultimately transforming his hustle into a successful painting business, Sweet Lines Painting, Kamel keeps it 100 the whole way through.

He opens up aboutwhy he left the hustle, how social media ruined relationships, and what legacy truly means to him. Whether you’re into music, fatherhood, growth, or just real talk, this episode is filled with gems.

🎯 Timestamps included below!

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🕒 Timestamps – Kamel Akil Interview

1:55 – Kamel speaks on his roots

2:40 – Getting into snowboarding

5:47 – How he connected with 6Deuce

6:40 – First time his music hit the radio

7:44 – His skills beyond music

9:20 – Strict upbringing, always working, and his dad’s influence

11:20 – How Kamel got into hustling

13:03 – Bringing N.O.R.E. to Canada for two shows

14:22 – How selling weed started + the paranoia and risks

17:18 – Helping someone from Colombia – who works for him now

18:30 – Realizing the street life wasn’t it

20:48 – Getting into painting through friends & job opportunities

24:00 – Talking about the work itself and learning on the job

25:40 – Struggles communicating with youth + respect for his parents’ ways

30:04 – Communication & learning to smile/be more approachable

33:10 – Hustling skills he now uses at his 9–5

36:36 – Overcoming stress on the job

37:52 – Why he keeps his son active in different programs

39:50 – Love for motorcycles & his Harley

41:00 – Family on Family Feud, his sister marrying into the Winans & her being a backup singer

42:48 – Learning health from his dad: “everything our body needs is from the earth”

45:55 – Performing on a boat cruise

47:48 – His take on people saying “pause”

49:28 – His favorite artists, dream collabs & love for Reggae & R&B

51:43 – Why Toronto is like crabs in a bucket (especially in music)

54:58 – How social media has damaged relationships & trust

57:05 – Women, self-love, and being catfished

59:20 – Why it’s too early to talk “female topics” with his son

1:03:00 – What Kamel Akil wants to be remembered for & his legacy

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