Keith Lee on Fame, Family & Food Reviews
Baby, this is Keke Palmer
Wondery
4.7 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 12 May 2026
⏱️ 77 minutes
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Summary
Keith Lee can turn one bite into a viral moment, but today Keke gets to know the man behind his food reviews. The former MMA fighter turned TikTok food critic opens up about family, faith, marriage, and anxiety, and the real impact of the “Keith Lee effect.” He shares what fame feels like, how he stays grounded, and clears up major online reactions, including the infamous worm, plus a glimpse into FamiLee Day in New Orleans. Plus, we put Keith and Keke to the test in a blindfolded food game that will have you on the floor.
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| 0:00.0 | Baby, let me tell you something. |
| 0:01.8 | Today's guest has made a name for himself from the front seat of his car. |
| 0:06.5 | One Keith Lee Food Review and your favorite restaurant is booked, sold out, and trending by morning. |
| 0:12.0 | But behind the viral moments is a family man, a former MMA fighter, and a creator who's using his platform to help small businesses survive. |
| 0:20.1 | From Forbes 30 Under 30 to the Time 100 and TikTok's creator of the year in 2025, |
| 0:26.1 | Keith Lee is still a man of the people. |
| 0:28.9 | So grab a snack and get comfortable because baby, this is Kiki Palmer. |
| 0:34.3 | No matter what we're doing in the car, just chilling, pop on Amazon music, sit back and listen. |
| 0:39.2 | Life, love, sex, science, covering it all, especially the backers money always involved. |
| 0:43.5 | No matter what it is, we're going to make it make sense. |
| 0:45.6 | Nothing else will do but kick it with the homies and key. |
| 0:47.9 | So grab you a drink and a snack you enjoy and get into the vibe that only one gets to go. |
| 0:51.6 | You know it's your girls. |
| 0:52.7 | Baby, this is kicking. Baby, this is this is Kiki. |
| 0:56.8 | Baby, this is Kiki Poma, yeah. |
| 1:02.8 | Today's episode is brought to you by the new drinks at McDonald's. |
| 1:06.6 | Six new drinks crafted sodas with cold foam, |
| 1:09.3 | refreshers with popping bulba and freeze-dried fruit, |
| 1:12.3 | and trust they are giving everything. |
| 1:15.4 | Now, let's get in today's show. |
| 1:19.1 | Okay, guys, please welcome the amazing, the awesome, Keith Lee. |
| 1:24.6 | What's up, man? |
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