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“As an artist, that's our job - to be with you in times of celebration and when the world is kicking your ass.”

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Killer Mike, born Michael Render, is an American hip-hop artist, actor, and activist. Born on April 20, 1975, in Atlanta, he is known for his distinctive musical style and incisive lyrics. Killer Mike's music blends hardcore hip-hop with Southern hip-hop elements, often addressing social and political issues in his work. more

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