We had the good fortune of connecting with Chopped By Lock and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chopped, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
DISCIPLINE this is number one for sure I feel it takes a lot of time to make it a habit but this was key in actually making things happen for me

FAITH you gotta have it all at times I might win some days and lose some too but having positive faith and trusting the process to get where I wanted go and I was able to eventually evolve

HARD WORK it definitely pays off in the end, my hard work has gotten me where I am today fr and it keep getting me further onwards Always work hard on something that gonna get you further

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m a Celebrity barber/artist/Tech it all started when I was 15 but didn’t take it seriously until 18 ever since then I quickly learned and very well became one of the best barbers in my town even in college. Professionally I would say Professionalism one of the key things that has developed my relationship with clients over years they love the work, how I treat them, everything! Each year I get better and better my craft, doesn’t really matter which category I work on all of them!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Ponce City market is one of my favorite poppin spots around the city! Perfect place to take your pictures, videoshoots, to eat, and best of all they have an iconic rooftop. I went there for my bornday for a photo and video collab!

Buckhead is another great spot! I always go to Lenox to shop and if I’m not shopping I go out to the restaurants in and around the area.

At night I would go to the Avalon in Alpharetta it’s a different type of vibe out there lots of upscale luxury taste in and around the area lots of engaging activities and nice restaurants I think anyone should experience it!

Topgolf is also a lot of fun lots to engage in with and group fun/entertainment

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I wanna Shoutout my guy Tek for the opportunity to connect with you guys. That’s my mud brother came up from the bottom together over the years we’ve played a big part in each others success

Shoutout to Father’s 1st helping fathers and sons all over Atlanta to be great, I thank them for putting me on their platform as their barber

Shoutout to you guys as well!

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Image Credits
Tutdeal limited Co. Photography

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