T.K. Kirkland (born April 3, 1961) is an American comedian, businessman, and podcast host from Jersey City, New Jersey. ^{[1] [2]}

T.K. Kirkland was born in April 3, 1961 in New Jersey but raised in Compton, California. ^[1]

He started his career touring with N.W.A. Since then, T.K. Kirkland has been known as the “Gangsta of Comedy” and has shared the stage with a multitude of stars including Eminem, Jay Z, Keyshia Cole, Lil Wayne, among others. ^[1]

T.K. Kirkland was a presenter at the 1993 Soul Train Comedy! Awards.

He is predominantly recognized for his performances on Laffapalooza and BET's Comicview. In 2011, he was featured in the documentary Phunny Business: A Black Comedy. ^[1]

TK and his wife are also parents to three children, two daughters named Trinty and Isis and a son, Aris.

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