http://www.personamagazine.net/blog/exclusive-persona-terry-tk-kennedy/2009/01/13Ladies, we’re always on the search for Mr. Right, right? Sometimes, due to our own insecurities or just a pure conflict of interests, he slips right through our fingers without us even realizing. Whatever the case, I’m sure you’ve heard of Terry “TK” Kennedy whether you know him as the LA bred pro skater/rapper from The Fly Society or more recently as Angela Simmons’ man — now ex-man. If you’re a reality TV aficionado then I’m sure you tuned in to the premiere episode of “Daddy’s Girls” on MTV this past Monday. The episode’s TKmain focus was on Angela’s breakup with TK and how she’s trying to get over it and move on with her life. TK was basically made out to be the bad guy, the liar and the cheat. But, there are always two sides to a story right? I had the chance to catch up with TK this week and he’s the complete opposite of what he was portrayed to be on screen and through the rumors. He expressed his true feelings on the relationship and gave his take of what really happened between him & Angela.
On How the Breakup Went“We sat and down and talked. It was like, its best you go this way and its best I go that way –and that was it. It was no hard feelings between us. But I don’t think she wanted to give it up at the time, in a sense of like us — breaking up. So that’s why I think she’s still in disgrace and disgruntled about the situation.”
On How Things Fell Apart“Everything was fine and dandy, moving along but when it came down to be an overall person to be there for me and continue to strive with me — I don’t know, we just couldn’t see eye to eye on that. I don’t know why. I didn’t cheat on her. I can see if I cheated on you, but I didn’t mess with other girls. It was none of that at all. That right there justifies my character.”
On The Aftermath of the Breakup“She’s still talking about it –she’s got a whole new show, you know. I thought she would move on and be grateful for the spot she’s in now. You’re starting to fight and do stuff on your own. I mean, I’m 23 and she’s 21. We’re both fighting for our goals. We’re doing things most people are ages are not. You should be happy. Focus on that, don’t focus on me. I ain’t bringing you down. I’m not going off popping off at the mouth and saying negative stuff because it’s not even worth it and it’s not necessary. I’m a man and I respect it. Do what you gotta do to get over the situation. Continue to protect your feelings. I hope the best for her.”
On Sex in the Relationship
“That wasn’t even an issue for me. I went into the relationship knowing that. Why would I flip the script in the middle of the situation? I can have sex with anybody I want. That ain’t important. Sex is not everything — that doesn’t make a relationship. I need to be able to talk to you. I need to be able to do stuff and bond with you. But I think she’s still dealing with the fact that she’s in that spot where a man is not going to love her just because she doesn’t want to have sex. That wasn’t the case for me. She always had her guard up.”
On Being In Love“I was in love with her. I never went that far with a girl before. I really loved her. She taught me a lot and she showed me a lot. She was great. We were so dope to each other. We helped each other out in so many ways.”
On A Typical Date“We would go to dinner, go catch a movie, or just meet up with friends at an event. But we didn’t like being out as much, really.”
On What He Wants in a Girl“Strong character. She’s gotta have strong character. And I gotta have somebody I can laugh with — she’s gotta have a good sense of humor. “
On How He Will Go Into His Next Relationship“I’m going to go into it the same way with a 100% and an open heart. All I can do is, be Terry. I can just be me to my full potential.”