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Killer Mike Biography

The American hip hop artist known as Killer Mike was born Michael Render in 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia. Killer Mike rose to prominence in the 2000’s, providing a feature appearance on the Outkast song “The Whole World,” which earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The success of the single and Killer Mike’s contribution led to his debut album, Monster, which arrived in 2003.

Monster featured the song “A.D.I.D.A.S.,” which rose into the charts and peaked at the number sixty spot. Since Monster, Killer Mike has released the albums: I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind (2006), I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II (2008), Underground Atlanta (2009), PL3DGE (2011), and R.A.P. Music (2012.) Although the albums do not feature singles which have charted as high as “A.D.I.D.A.S.,” Killer Mike is featured on the chart-topping R&B and rap hits “Land of a Million Drums” (with Outkast and Sleepy Brown) and “Never Scared” (with Bone Crusher and T.I.) In recent years, Killer Mike has worked in collaboration with the producer EI-P to create the duo Run the Jewels. The duo has released two self-titled albums so far and is scheduled to release a third in 2016.

In addition to his work as a musician, Killer Mike has made appearances as an in the movies 20 Funerals, Idelwild, and ATL. He and his wife also own a traditional style barbershop in Atlanta, Georgia. The establishment has become a gathering place for the local African American community and its success has been on the rise since it opened. Known for his outspoken activism, Killer Mike also frequently speaks publicly on issues such as racism and social inequality.