• Killer Mike Details the Importance of Barbershops as He Starts His Own Franchise

    Killer Mike is somewhat of a Renaissance man. Not only is the rapper considering a political run as a representative of Georgia State, the Run the Jewels emcee also owns a chain of barbershops in his hometown of Atlanta. The barbershop has been an important "watering hole" of sorts, where members of the community can congregate and converse without feeling judged or out of place, and in a new interview he's emphasizing their importance.

  • Daye Jack, Killer Mike Tackle Police Brutality in New Song 'Hands Up' [LISTEN]

    Daye Jack isn't your typical rapper. He is an 19-year-old, NYU student, taking classes in programming that took a chance on his music. Hailing from Atlanta the Nigerian-born artist, left behind his comfy environment and his soccer dreams to come to NYC and build his music career. Now after releasing quite a few hits, Jack is back at it with his newest track, "Hands Up," and it features the legendary, Killer Mike.

  • Killer Mike Details How He Would End Systemic Racism in America

    Killer Mike has given lectures, met with high profile politicians, and delivered some of the most scathing political criticism in Hip Hop today. The rapper is particularly passionate about the subject of police brutality, with a special insight into the issue given his former cop father. Now, he has given a solution on how to end the epidemic of systemic racism in America.

  • Future Reminisces on Dungeon Family Days: Cee Lo Green, Outkast, Killer Mike, and More

    Future's affiliation with the Atlanta-based Dungeon Family is no secret. The incubator from which Cee Lo Green, Outkast, Killer Mike, and more were born has given the world a new superstar in the form of a raspy, braided "dirty sprite" enthusiast. In fact, Future's ties with the hip-hop collective come from his relationship to second cousin Rico Wade of the famed Atlanta production trio Organized Noize. The influential production of the trio has helped legitimized southern rap, and changed the landscape of hip-hop. Future's relationship with the Dungeon Family wasn't always so easy however. In a new interview, the Atlanta rapper recalls the frustrations he faced trying to make a name for himself, and the difficulties of emerging from his cousin's shadow.

  • Meow With Run The Jewels' New Pawcumentary and Cat Merchandise [WATCH]

    Run The Jewels has to be the only rap duo to ever be able to release a remix album named 'Meow The Jewels' using cat sounds and have their fans absolutely love it. Now, the group had shared a mini-"pawcumentary" that details the project's inspiration and success, along with some new store items.

  • Run The Jewels and TV On The Radio Team up for "Angel Duster" Performance on 'Late Show'

    Stephen Colbert thus far is living up to all the hype built around his first two weeks as host of 'The Late Show' with an emotional interview with Vice President Joe Biden, smart political jokes about Donald Trump and spectacular music performances. Last night he added a collaborative performance from Run The Jewels and TV On The Radio to that roster of music for a performance of "Angel Duster."

  • Rihanna is the New Tupac Says Killer Mike in Interview with Banksy

    Run the Jewels were recently selected as one of the acts scheduled to play at Banksy's Dismaland theme park. To anticipate their performance, the Banksy has interviewed the duo made up of Killer Mike and El-P. The elusive street artist asked Mike and El about their opinions on art and different megastar artists, including Kanye West and Rihanna, who Mike calls "the new Tupac," but in "feminist form."

  • Run The Jewels Killer Mike Running for Office in Georgia

    Killer Mike of the Run The Jewels is in the prime of his musical career, but he is not stopping his quest to become as influential as possible. The "Close Your Eyes" rapper has been a very vocal activist against police brutality and inequality in the justice and now wants to put his money where his mouth is and enact change with his pen. There is going to be a special election in Atlanta, Georgia's District 55 for state representative after Tyrone Brooks vacated his seat amid an investigation into his work with charities and Killer Mike will be running as a write-in candidate.

  • Killer Mike Covers White House Correspondents' Dinner For Huffington Post

    Rapper, artist and social activist, Killer Mike of hip-hop duo Run The Jewels, was among those attending the White House Correspondent's Dinner last night at the Washington Hilton Hotel. The event where the capitol's elite and press come together to poke fun at each other and drink heavily was headlined by President Obama and his anger translator Luther (Keegan-Michael Key from Key & Peele) and Cecily Strong of "Saturday Night Live" fame.

  • Run The Jewels' Killer Mike to Speak at M.I.T. About Race Relations in the US

    One of the most outspoken and socially conscious rappers around in the public eye today, Killer Mike, will be speaking at M.I.T. on April 24 as part of their Hip Hop Speaker Series. The Run The Jewels rapper will be address race relations in the United States, touching on recent flashpoints like Ferguson, the SAE incident in Oklahoma, white privilege and black empowerment. Since he is speaking at M.I.T., Killer Mike will also touch on how current and future technologies impact race relation issues.

  • Killer Mike Injured During Assault on Run The Jewels at South by Southwest; Won't Stop Tour

    Earlier this week Music Times reported that Run The Jewels was attacked onstage while it played the pair's first performance at South by Southwest. Now news has come out that emcee Killer Mike was indeed injured during the assault, which didn't immediately come out because Mike had continued along with the show, alongside his pal El-P. Mike has apparently suffered a torn rotator cuff in the moment.
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