While it sounded good in theory, Atlanta based rapper Killer Mike’s (almost) bid for seat in the Georgia House of Representatives never quite got off the ground.
A day after announcing via his Instagram account that he wanted voters to write-in his name on the ballot to replace the disgraced Tyrone Brooks as representative of Georgia’s District 55, the rapper born Michael Render posted a video in which he informed potential supporters that while he thanked them for backing his efforts, it turns out electing him to the state House would not be as simple as writing his name in the ballot and that he would have had to officially enter the race for consideration.
His Instagram caption read:
I can’t run ? BUT ? For the folks that were willing to Write in #MichaelRender Thank U so Much. I am gonna run one day and WE WILL WIN. However in Ga I wud have to officially enter as a “write in” vs being an Actual Write in (those are the breaks) but, I really felt it important to draw attention to this race. We have BIG Problems in education, schools and prison reform in Ga and I I wanna see change. I wanna see Yall active in Local politics. The fact that ya’ll are willing to support me shows change is possible and while I run around rapping with @thereallyrealelp doing #RunTheJewels for the next few yrs I want ya’ll to get & stay active and Run for office! We need more New and fresh ideas & people! Now Tomorrow yall choose between two sisters, a Junior & a white indie (really republican and I’m cool with that too if he does the job so give him a look) I suggest yall Google them read up tonight and GO VOTE tomorrow! I will Run In the Future and We Will Win! Love and Respect Michael Render
#Vote #District55 #TomorrowInGeorgia #DontWriteMeInYet #IwannaKeepRapping #MyWifeStillLikesStripClubs #MyOGwantMeToRunDoe #GetAvtive #ChangePolitics #ISeeICanRunAndIWillOneDay #ThankYall
Judging from the response he garnered via social media and keeping in mind how effective word of mouth can be, we look forward to the day when Mike does appear on a ballot.
He just might be able to win.
