Posts Tagged ‘Killer Mike’
Killer Mike takes on education, religion and the reality of ‘Trigger Warning’
Days after the commencement of Black History Month, a barber’s chair became Killer Mike’s pulpit. During lively debates and discussions at The Swag Shop in Atlanta, a barbershop franchise he…
Read MoreKiller Mike and DJ Envy’s heated debate about public, private schools (video)
One of the most resounding voices in the world of hip-hop activism interrupted the normal flow at “The Breakfast Club” when he tore into one of the deejays during a…
Read MoreKiller Mike shares why every vote should be a ‘selfish’ vote
Killer Mike continues to be one of the most outspoken voices in hip-hop. The member of the Run the Jewels rap group often shares insightful views when it comes to…
Read MoreAtlanta Hawks home opener features Future, Killer Mike’s swag, and close win
Although the 2018-19 season is only two weeks old, the Atlanta Hawks home opener had the feel of a closely-contested playoff game. The game took place in front of a…
Read MoreTrackstar the DJ on spinning his way from college radio to Killer Mike
Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. Gabe Moskoff, aka Trackstar the DJ, was born in Madison, Wisconsin,…
Read MoreKiller Mike shares his teenage fatherhood journey
Michael Santiago Render, better known by his stage name Killer Mike, is an American rapper, actor, and activist. Before all of that, he’s an amazing husband and father. Killer Mike recently shared…
Read MoreKiller Mike shares his teenage Fatherhood journey
Killer Mike recently shared his thoughts on fatherhood, his journey as a father, and gave advice to young fathers on the ‘Father Coach Club’ podcast. Listen now: Killer Mike recently…
Read MoreJ Prince explains why he told Drake not to respond to Pusha T
On Friday, June 8, Mali Hunter hosted a private dinner for James Prince at Tree Sound Studios in suburban Atlanta. Prince was promoting his new book, The Art & Science…
Read MoreKiller Mike breaks down the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses
Killer Mike breaks down the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses. Edited by Kennedy Howery
Read MoreBig Lurch is a curator in and out of the barbershop
Atlanta resident Big Lurch, aka Lurchero, is a barber at one of Atlanta’s most popular barbershops, Killer Mike’s SWAG Shop on Edgewood. To add, this self-proclaimed renaissance man is also a…
Read MoreKiller Mike tried to slam Joy Reid, but got shut down hard
TV personality Joy Reid lowered the hammer on Killer Mike on Sunday, chastising him like he was an adolescent delinquent by telling the rapper not to come for her unless…
Read MoreKiller Mike says NRA misused his interview to disparage March for Our Lives
Killer Mike has responded after catching flack for an interview he did with NRA TV. The interview, which was reportedly conducted last week, was aired during the same time as…
Read MoreKiller Mike states support for gun ownership in new NRA video
Killer Mike shocked pop culture, including many urbanites, when the veteran rapper and entrepreneur appeared in a new video that appears to support the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) stance on…
Read MoreKiller Mike, T.I. named to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms transition team
Keisha Lance Bottoms recently named her 38-member transition team as she starts her tenure as mayor of Atlanta. Bottoms decided to name two prominent members of Atlanta’s hip-hop community to…
Read MoreKiller Mike talks Atlanta mayoral race, Kasim Reed, and weed
Atlanta rapper-activist Killer Mike has been very vocal about decriminalizing marijuana. Before Oct. 11, Atlanta, like the majority of U.S. cities, could penalize individuals up to a fine of $1K…
Read MoreRic Flair celebrates documentary screening months after being on life support
Wrestling legend Ric Flair celebrated the screening of his 30 for 30 film on Oct. 26.
Read MoreBig Boi doesn’t care about the Grammys
Rapper Big Boi claims he doesn’t care about winning Grammys anymore after having “trophy cases full” and still enjoys going on tour. The 42-year-old rapper-and-producer is one-half of the pioneering…
Read MoreRun the Jewels releases 3rd album, ‘Run the Jewels 3’
Finger-gun pose. Closed fist. These two images are synonymous with the identity of Run the Jewels in hip-hop. Since teaming up in 2011, the super-group, (comprised of Atlanta wordsmith Killer…
Read MoreBlack-owned bank gets nearly $1 million in deposits
Citizens Trust Bank has something to boast about. The Black-owned bank has been a major beneficiary in a recent #BankBlack trend. At the start of Black History Month, rapper and…
Read MoreKiller Mike’s got the keys to Black empowerment, Jay Z finding his voice
Recently after an inspirational and politically engaging BET Awards show, Jay-Z debuted his I Got the Keys video depicting what might be loosely interpreted as him following the lead of…
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