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*When rapper/activist/politiocal commentator Killer Mike speaks, people usually stop and listen ’cause more times than not the brother spits some serious knowledge. That’s what happened the other day (07-07-16) when he sat down with Mz Shyneka at Atlanta’s HOT 107.9 radio. He gave an energized call-to-action for Black people after the shooting deaths of Alton […]

Killer Mike *Killer Mike popped up at Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom’s press conference on Friday (May 29) to urge those angry about George Floyd’s police-related death last week to channel it into constructive, productive movements. “I am the son of an Atlanta police officer,” said Mike, who was flanked by the Mayor, Atlanta Police […]

Bill Maher and Killer Mike *The rapper known as Killer Mike is also known for speaking his mind when it comes to social and political matters. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that in an appearance on Bill Maher‘s “Real Time” show on HBO Friday night, KM had no problem opining on […]

 * Killer Mike chopped it up with the hosts of Power 105.1’s “Breakfast Club” Thursday morning about real estate, interracial relationships, and his provocative Netflix docuseries, “Trigger Warning.” But things got heated between the Atlanta rapper/entrepreneur and DJ Envy when the conversation turned to education and whether it’s beneficial or harmful to send Black […]

* Killer Mike has shared an open letter to Michael Jordan, in which the rapper thanked MJ for his $2 million donation to help improve police-community relations divisions. He also urged the basketball legend to deposit profits from the “Olympic” Air Jordan 5, which drops August 20, into a black-owned financial institution. Jordan is notorious […]

Killer Mike (NRA TV) *The NRA has released Killer Mike’s full interview after part of it was shared during the March for our Lives rallies on Saturday in which the rapper spoke out in support of gun ownership and said he told his kids they shouldn’t participate in anti-gun student walkouts. After being criticized […]

*Even though it was not the target, rapper/entrepreneur/activist Killer Mike‘s Atlanta barbershop got damaged by stray bullets from a nearby shootout. Interestingly, Mike says he’s gonna use the incident to appeal to folks for an end to senseless violence. Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, says his SWAG Shop — which is gearing […]

[…] criticism of Beyoncé and her latest single “Formation” has been a headline grabber since the singer performed the tune during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show. Fortunately, Killer Mike is around to bring some clarity to the situation. During an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” BET reports the rapper-political activist broke down […]

*In the eyes of some, rap music has become a weapon in helping to unfairly criminalize black men. For Killer Mike, that mind state exhibit shades of a time gone by. “It signals to me that Jim Crow is very much alive,” the rapper told HuffPost Live host Ricky Camilleri on Wednesday (April 1). “I […]

Killer Mike (NRA TV) *LOS ANGELES, CA – dick clark productions and NBC today announced that rapper and social activist, Killer Mike, member of hip hop duo Run the Jewels and long-standing social justice activist, will be the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the “2020 Billboard Music Awards.” The award […]

*It’s no secret that ATL based rapper Killer Mike is solidly down for Bernie Sanders. But today he’s catching heat for a comment he made Tuesday evening in Atlanta at a rally for Sanders. After the rotund rapper referenced statements that women should vote for Hillary Clinton because of her gender, he quoted teacher and […]

*Michael Render, better known as Killer Mike, has been a fearless supporter of Bernie Sanders. Last month, he introduced Sanders at a campaign rally in Atlanta. He taped their one-hour conversation at his Atlanta barber shop, the Swag Shop, on Nov. 23, and he just uploaded the six-part chat on YouTube. Mike’s unlikely friendship with […]

*ATLANTA – Following impassioned remarks during a press conference with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, activist, rapper and businessman Michael Render, pka Killer Mike, will host a media call on Tuesday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. The purpose of the call is to elevate the critical work grassroots leaders are doing to […]

* Killer Mike has secured the bag via his very own Netflix show and he’s ready to piss off the masses with his controversial opinions. “Trigger Warning” is a six-episode “subversive comedy documentary” style series in which the “Run the Jewels” will “explore the human condition” by “challenging societal expectations and conformity.” “Trigger Warning is […]

Killer Mike of Run the Jewels performs onstage at the 2016 Panorama NYC Festival – Day 3 at Randall’s Island on July 24, 2016 in New York City. *Atlanta rapper Killer Mike has joined the 85-member board of an art museum in his hometown with an eye on helping to expand and diversify its […]