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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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