Ramel “Smooth” Bradley partners with Floyd’s Barbershop for confidence-building events for Lexington kids

A community initiative in Lexington is pairing a former University of Kentucky basketball player with a local barbershop to bring children together around a message of confidence and belonging. LEX18 reported on Tuesday that Ramel “Smooth” Bradley is working with Floyd’s Barbershop for an event series designed for kids in the city.

According to LEX18, the partnership brings together athletes and creatives along with young participants, with the goal of celebrating Lexington culture while encouraging children to build confidence. The barbershop setting, a fixture in many neighborhoods, is expected to serve as a community hub for the programming.

LEX18 described the effort as part of a broader attempt to connect kids with positive role models outside school and traditional youth activities. Bradley’s background as a UK player is being used as a platform for structured engagement, rather than a stand-alone appearance, as the events are planned as a series rather than a single event.

The involvement of Floyd’s Barbershop places a small local business at the center of a youth outreach effort. LEX18’s coverage characterizes the series as one that blends community identity with mentorship from adults who have visibility in sports and creative fields.

While the report focuses on the community-building goals of the project, it also highlights how local organizations can collaborate with public figures to create recurring opportunities for youth engagement. In many neighborhoods, consistent access to safe, supervised activities is a key factor in strengthening family and community life.

For Lexington families and the broader community, the next steps will depend on scheduling and participation details for the event series. LEX18’s report indicates the program is already underway as part of the partnership between Bradley and Floyd’s Barbershop, with the events planned to continue as a structured set of gatherings.

If additional dates, locations, or participation requirements are released, families are expected to use the barbershop and partnering channels to learn how to attend or participate. Until then, the project’s immediate takeaway is the use of local community institutions, along with recognizable athletic experience, to reinforce confidence-building activities for children in Lexington.