Killer Mike is one of the more outspoken members of the hip hop community. He has been vocal about his progressive political views and even endorsed Bernie sanders in his 2016 and 2020 presidential run. Now, Killer Mike is facing some backlash for meeting with Georgia governor Brian Kemp. “Today, Marty and I had a […]
Black Thought, the legendary lead emcee and co-founder of the groundbreaking and hugely influential Philadelphian hip hop group The Roots, has today released his new single “Good Morning” with Pusha T, Killer Mike, and Swizz Beatz. The three-minute track features Black Thought with the opening verse in signature fashion, before Pusha T comes in heavy […]
Multi-Grammy Award-nominated singer and actor Tyrese talked about his hardships as a father and how his love for his daughter turned into a meme Sunday, June 21. The conversation, which was hosted by producer and co-founder of Da Internz Kosine, aired on a powerful Father’s Day Special Edition of King’s Convo on FOX Soul, the interactive streaming platform dedicated to Black people. For […]
McDonald’s continue to support BET as the network celebrates its 40th birthday, and 20th award show ceremony. The fast food franchise donated a portion of its ad space to amplify the voices of notable Black figures like Melissa Butler, founder & CEO of the Lip Bar, and Killer Mike. The rapper’s video emphasize the importance […]
Every night at 7pm Fatman Scoop goes Live on IG with some of our favorite celebrities. His live show is lighthearted and comedic. Check out the recent conversation with Killer Mike. They discuss the Coronavirus, Joe Biden, and how they connect to the Black community.
Selena Gomez has always been using her platform lately to speak about social rights for minorities. In wake of George Floyd’s murder and protest over police brutality, the Mexican-American singer invited rapper/activist, Killer Mike, amongst other black activist such as Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza and author Ibram X. Kendi, to bring awareness about […]
It’s good to see a lot of celebrities and influencers do their part as these uncertain times devastate millions of people globally. T.I. and Killer Mike always put on for their city so it’s no surprise that they stepped up for families in need in Atlanta. The emcees distributed 500 meals from their Bankhead Seafood […]
The second Democratic primary of the 2020 election has concluded in New Hampshire and unlike Iowa, where results were murky, the New Hampshire primary has confidently concluded that Bernie Sanders is the victor. The Vermont senator, who enjoyed a meteoric rise to the national stage in the 2016 election before losing the nomination to Hillary […]
Killer Mike is one of the most politically engaged and progressive thinking MC’s in the hip-hop game. Not only is he politically active but he still finds time to spit heat on the mic as one half of the rap duo Run The Jewels. Now Killer Mike will explore cultural taboos with his newest venture […]
Big Boi has made it a need of his profession to advance imaginative and whimsical specialists outside the standard, and those like Killer Mike and Janelle Monae have made him extremely pleased, as indicated by an ongoing meeting. The veteran hitmaker talked with humorist Trevor Noah on The Daily Show on Wednesday (Aug. 8) and […]
In June, Boots Riley reported that his gathering The Coup was dealing with a unique soundtrack for the new motion picture that he produced and directed, Sorry To Bother You. The film and soundtrack has a similar name with the gathering’s latest collection, yet the soundtrack will be made out of completely new tunes. On […]
The world has come to stand and acknowledge the 50 year mark of the assassination of a man who is defined as being the most influential civil rights leader in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On April 4, 1968, as he stood on the balcony of Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Dr. King was […]
Run the Jewels rapper Killer Mike has apologized for giving an interview to the NRA in which he defended gun ownership and said he had discouraged his children from participating in school walkouts in protest against gun violence. The video interview ran online the same day as the nationwide protest. Killer Mike, whose real name […]
Vic Mensa took to Twitter Saturday night to invite Killer Mike to a debate on gun control. The two rappers who have conflicting views on the issue of gun control made public appearances in separate venues to voice their support for their respective sides. Vic Mensa performed his song “We Can Be Free” at the […]
Killer Mike is usually defending progressive thinking liberals, however, he recently took a surprising stand on the subject of the Second Amendment in the interview with Colion Noir. “I told my kids on the school walkout: ‘I love you. If you walk out that school, walk out my house,’” the rapper said of National Walkout Day. “We […]
Atlanta’s new Mayor Keisha Bottoms is kicking off her first term with a bang after announcing a transition team that will include local rappers, CEOs, and educators. On Thursday (Jan 11), Bottoms announced the names of the key players who will help her shape the city’s focus and carry out her policy. Among the team are […]
In a new report from TMZ, Killer Mike was asked about both Colin Kaepernick and Donald Trump being named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year.” While that statement is sure to get more than a few people riled up — and why not, it defies a certain amount of logic — the RTJ performer was able to break it down […]
Big Boi and André 3000, the bodies of Atlanta based funkadelic hip-hop duo Outkast have allowed 11 years to go by without putting out an album. Since their 1994 debut, Southernplaylistcadillacmuzik Outkast has exposed their mesmerizing, bouncy, and distinctive sound to the hip-hop masses and beyond, causing outsiders to develop a profound outlook on the […]
Today in Source News Flash: At the age of only 24, Chance The Rapper is this year’s youngest person to land a spot on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 List, the publication’s “annual ranking of the most influential young people in business.” SZA‘s Ctrl tour has been postponed, due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The first three dates -Richmond, VA, […]
The Atlanta Hawks and their fans suffered an upsetting first round exit in 6 games at the hands of the Washington Wizards, but are looking to bounce back in a big way with a few unique additions to their home of Philips Arena. Nearly $200 million dollars will go into the additions of the NBA’s […]
