"I want everybody to know I'm Kansas City to the core," he said. "I mean, obviously, Kansas City is what made me. It made me the person I am today. So I'm just trying to make sure I do my part to help the city. I think the best way for me to do that is to use this platform, to use this stage. So the more I can be involved in Kansas City, while also living my dream, I think that just helps the city."