ATLANTA — Viral TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee is holding off on his "Redemption Tour" to make his first international stop in Canada due to business reasons.
"I didn't think it was fair to shorten," Lee said. "If we gon' do it, we gon' do it."
Lee announced on his Instagram that his family is in Atlanta to host a food giveaway in lieu of the change of plans. Lee planned to give out about 500 plates at Selena S. Butler Park, but the giveaway came with some bumps.
He shared on social media that hundreds showed up before he got there. Lee didn't have a permit, so the city shut him down. He eventually found another location along Piedmont Avenue.
Food truck owners who showed up said they wanted to show support.
"We've seen the success that's come from different places and different avenues that he's influenced, and so we just wanted to be a part of it," said Dave Wright with Eggroll Boyz.
This food giveaway came after Lee announced a redemption tour with the City in the Trees at the top of the list. The announcement was posted on Lee's TikTok profile on Friday night. The last time Lee graced the city, he placed Atlanta last of all the eight cities he'd visited.
The viral visit included:
- The Bodega on Main Street in College Park
- The Dining Experience in Fairburn
- The Real Milk and Honey on Main Street in College Park
- Juci Jerk Restaurant in Atlanta
- The Seafood Menu Restaurant and Takeout in Atlanta
- Atlanta Breakfast Club in Atlanta
Following Lee and his family's last visit, they received an uproar of threats, and he said he'd be hiring security for his next visit. In his post on Wednesday, Lee said he was surprised at how welcoming the city had been towards his return.
"I'm thankful," he said on social media.