Hardball' Turns 25: What Happened to Kofi After the Iconic Film?

Hardball' Turns 25: What Happened to Kofi After the Iconic Film?

The Chicago native was just 14 when he was cast opposite Keanu Reeves and Michael Jordan in Hardball. Now he's reflecting on a film he says was "for the culture,".

Hardball’ Turns 25: What Happened to Kofi After the Iconic Film?

Source: the Lotus Firm / other The Chicago native was just 14 when he was cast opposite Keanu Reeves and Michael Jordan in Hardball. Now he’s reflecting on a film he says was “for the culture,” a life of independent hustle, and why the ladies shouldn’t get mad if their DMs go unanswered. Michael Perkins wasn’t chasing Hollywood when Hollywood found him. He was a kid on Chicago’s South Side, “just bored just running the same play” at basketball p…