Killer Mike wants to set the record straight in regards to where he stands on Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp.
The recent three-time Grammy award winning rapper made an appearance on ABC’s “The View” on Monday, Feb. 12, when host Sunny Hostin inquired about his relationship with the controversial governor. After telling the “Down By Law” rapper he had “lost her” with his support of Kemp, Mike declared that he needed to clear up some misinformation he feels people have on his position.
“Not support of Kemp,” he asserted. “That’s some misinformation. You can not like me, but don’t lie on me.”
“He’s the governor of my state,” he continued. “I have to be involved with him. I can’t divorce myself. But let me say this, if you criticize someone, don’t lie. Don’t say I didn’t support [Stacey] Abrams because I did.
“Don’t say I don’t support Democrats because I’ve helped get three Democratic mayors elected, two state representatives elected, but if someone is in the king’s seat, I’m not going to not have dinner with the king on behalf of my people? I have to do that,” he insisted.
Having to explain his proximity to Kemp is not at all new territory for the Michael rapper. In late 2020, Kemp posted pictures of a meeting with Mike that caused some backlash.
“Today, Marty and I had a great meeting with @KillerMike,” Kemp wrote. “We discussed how small businesses and the music industry are weathering the pandemic, the value of our skilled trade workers, and our fight to end human trafficking in Georgia. We look forward to seeing him again soon!”
Not long after the photo went viral, Mike took to X/Twitter to answer questions directly and explain his reasons for holding court with Kemp at all.
“I pay taxes in Georgia and own business there,” he wrote to one user. “I’m checking up on my dollars At work. I also meet with my city council member, state rep and mayor! I suggest all Georgians do the same.”
