July 26, 2024 • bachelor insider
20 Questions with Hakeem: Find Out Who Inspires Him Most and Where He Sees Himself in 5 Years
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Fans are getting to know Hakeem on Jenn’s seasons of “The Bachelorette,” and now he’s opening up exclusively to BachelorNation.com, answering 20 rapid-fire questions.
Get to know Hakeem a little better below!
1. A taboo topic I love talking about is: When have you ever seen a baby pigeon? Birds aren’t real! They go to electric lines to get recharged.
2. I think a celebrity couple that is the definition of #relationshipgoals is: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. They seem like a fairy-tale relationship. But they streamline their struggles as well. They both seem like extremely sincere people.
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3. My guilty pleasure is: Dave and Busters!! I’m usually parked on this Spider-Man game. I stay there until a kid asks if they can play now.
4. The best relationship advice I ever received was: Communicate your feelings to your partner. They can’t read your mind.
5. My zodiac sign is ___________ and my most [insert zodiac sign] trait would be:Cancer and I can be needy at times. A man loves his attention from his lady.
6. The first thing I do when I wake up is: Is turn over and go back to bed. I need my beauty rest.
7. My last meal on earth would be: Oxtail and rice and peas. Jamaican cuisine! My mom can make some bomb Jamaican food.
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8. The song that always gets me pumped up is: Kelly Clarkson, “Breakaway.” The build-up on this song is so real: “I’ll spread my wings and learn how to fly.” #banger
9. My hidden talent is: I can clap with one hand. Most people try to imitate me and they damn near break their wrists.
10. The person that inspires me the most is: My momma bear, she’s gone through so much raising us to give us a good life. She’s the true meaning of strength and resilience.
11. The movie I’ve rewatched the most is: “Lion King.” When I was a child, that movie was on repeat. Used to have that joint on VHS.
12. The most famous person who has slid into my DMs/followed me on social media is: My uncle, Junior Reid, a legendary reggae artist. His agent hasn’t followed me back on his page… But I give my uncle crap every time I see him.
13. My favorite emoji is: 👀 because it matches my eyes hahaha
14. My favorite part of being on “The Bachelorette” was: Honestly all the amazing people I met, from castmates to producers to handlers, and all the life lessons I learned.
15. Being on “The Bachelorette” taught me: Put yourself first and forgive yourself for mistakes made in the past.
16. My celebrity crush is: Kendall Jenner, that’s a baaaaaddddddd woman.
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17. My advice for anyone who goes on “The Bachelorette” is: Just do it! If your heart is telling you to do something, don’t overthink it, just do it! Be 100% yourself, and embrace the process. Your journey will only be as good as you make it.
18. If I had to hang out with only three people from Bachelor Nation for the rest of my life, it would be: Jesse Palmer, Jordan Rodgers, and Tayshia Adams.
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19. Something I still have from my time on “The Bachelorette” is: My journal. I have all my feelings in there still during every part of my journey.
20. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In my backyard with my wife watching our kids play. I see myself being a phenomenal husband and father. There’s nothing I’m looking forward to more than that.