Kem Biography

Fast Facts

• Founded Mack & Third, Inc․ in 2012 in support of the homeless community in Michigan
• Nominated for two NAACP Image Awards in 2006 for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Song
• Played at a number of weddings early on in his career in order to make a living
• Worked as a waiter before finding success as a musician
• Quote: "(On appearing on the film "Sparkle") "I've always had the idea that I'd like to try my hand at acting one day, and I'm very thankful to have the chance to do that with a classic film such as 'Sparkle․'""
• In addition to being a film actor, he is widely recognized as a talented singer and songwriter
• Stayed in a homeless shelter early on in his life, where he would play the piano every night