Killer Mike: Last News

Killer Mike has released a fiery new track, ‘Detonator’, which was produced by his Run The Jewels collaborator El-P – check out the track below.Last night (August 29), Killer Mike unveiled ‘Detonator’, a track written specially for the anticipated video game Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6. The track also features Rock D The Legend, while El-P’s only created the beats on the track.Killer Mike raps on the track, urging Americans to acknowledge the “dire” state of the country: “The empire, we are led by them liars / Wake the fuck up right now, ‘cuz times is getting dire.”‘Detonator’ marks Killer Mike’s first release since he dropped the album ‘Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival: Songs For Sinners And Saints’ earlier this month.

Killer Mike has filed a lawsuit against two private security companies involved in his arrest at the 2024 Grammys, TMZ reports. The rapper was detained during last year's ceremony over a confrontation with a guard at the Peacock Arena. Mike was detained after allegedly pushing a security guard when he was denied reentry to the arena.

Killer Mike is reportedly suing the private security company behind his Grammys 2024 arrest.Today (February 4) marks a year to the day that the Run The Jewels rapper was arrested at the 2024 Grammys shortly after winning three awards – Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for his song ‘Scientists & Engineers’ and Best Rap Album for ‘Michael’ – for allegedly shoving a security guard at the ceremony.In June that year, TMZ shared that prosecutors in the Los Angeles city attorney’s office weren’t going to be filing charges against the artist, real name Michael Render, and were told that he’d completed his city attorney hearing and agreed to undertake community service with a non-profit organisation of his choice.The L.A. police department said that he’d been taken into custody concerning a physical event inside the Crypto.com Arena, and he was booked for misdemeanour battery as a result of the incident with the security guard.Render later told Pitchfork in a statement that he had “experienced an overzealous security guard” and thanked fans for their concern.

Dave Chappelle) hugs me and says ‘We should go on tour!'” four-time Grammy winner Killer Mike shared on Instagram.Starting Nov. 15, Chappelle’s tossed-off suggestion will become a reality when he and Killer Mike take off on their eight-show ‘Talkin’ That S— Tour.’The pair are slated to swoop into New York City’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Nov.

Dave Chappelle and Killer Mike are bringing their joint ‘Still Talkin That Shit’ tour to the UK. Check out all the details below.In October, they announced the tour’s US leg, which will commence later this month and is set to feature a fusion of music and comedy.

Dave Chappelle used to have a musical guest perform on “Chappelle’s Show.”As you may recall, Killer Mike — now of Run The Jewels — was one of those artists that shared the stage with the outspoken comic way back when.This November, the two will reunite for their seven-show ‘Still Talkin That S— Tour’ that will take them all over North America.That includes a stop at New York City’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Nov. 21.According to a press release, ‘Still Talkin That S—‘ shows will feature a “fusion of music and comedy” and the co-headliners will perform a joint set at the same time.As of now, there’s no word on whether or not Killer Mike’s Run The Jewels bandmate El-P will drop in; it has been confirmed that he will be backed at all shows by his Mighty Midnight Revival Band that accompanied him on his past few solo albums though.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Dave Chappelle shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the newly announced dates is Friday, Oct.

Massive Attack have said they hope their upcoming climate change concert will improve the music industry, stressing that “there’s only one planet”.The trip-hop legends are preparing for their ‘Act 1.5’ show at Clifton Downs in Bristol on Sunday (August 25), an all-day, “large-scale climate action accelerator event” to celebrate 25 years of climate activism for the band.It will be Massive Attack’s first UK performance in five years, and they will be joined by the likes of Killer Mike, Lankum, Sam Morton and the Wild Bunch’s DJ Milo. Find any remaining tickets here.The show is designed to be the lowest-carbon concert of its kind and scale ever put together, and they hope it will provide a model for the rest of the live music industry to take forward.In a new interview with the BBC, the band have underlined why they feel the cause is so fundamentally important.

Massive Attack have shared the stage times and more information about their upcoming ‘Act 1.5’ show at Bristol Downs. Find out more below.Details of the homecoming gig were first shared in December, when the trip-hop collective confirmed that 2024 would see them perform at an all-day “large-scale climate action accelerator event” – celebrating 25 years of climate activism for the band.The gig will take place next Sunday (August 25) at Clifton Downs in Bristol, and will mark the first performance that Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja and Grant ‘Daddy G’ Marshall have played on UK soil in five years.The likes of Killer Mike, Lankum, Sam Morton and the Wild Bunch’s DJ Milo are also set to perform at the gig, and you can click here to find any remaining tickets.Now, just over a week before the performances kick off, the band have shared the stage times for the event.

Killer Mike and more are set to perform at former President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday.The Carter Center is marking the milestone with a tribute concert at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia on September 17.The event, titled ‘Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song’, will also feature performances from Chuck Leavell, D-Nice, GROUPLOVE, Maren Morris, The War And Treaty, and The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus.In a statement shared by AP ahead of the all-star event, Carter’s grandson Jason said: “Whether it was on his record players, on the campaign trail, or on the White House lawn, music has been and continues to be a source of joy, comfort and inspiration for my grandfather. I can think of no better way to celebrate him and his 100th birthday than a night of music.”Ready for an incredible night of live music? @CarterCenter is thrilled to present Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song.

Killer Mike has today (July 31) surprise released his new album, ‘Michael And The Mighty Midnight Revival – Songs for Sinners & Saints’, and fans have 48 hours to download it for free.The album is set for an official release this Friday (August 2), but for 48 hours, fans can download the follow up to last year’s ‘MICHAEL’ here.The 10-track record also features Killer Mike’s gospel group, The Mighty Midnight Revival, as well as appearances from Offset, Key Glock, Project Pat, and more.In a Run The Jewels newsletter, Killer Mike said of the release: “I just wanna thank you for this journey I’ve been on. This past decade has seen so many of my dreams come true, and the support I’ve received this past year with ‘MICHAEL’ has been so beautiful and inspiring that I realised I wasn’t finished with the sound.

Killer Mike has announced a new album, ‘Songs for Sinners & Saints’ – find out more below.Yesterday (July 29), the rapper – who is also one half of Run The Jewels – took to social media to announce the new record. Fortunately, it won’t be a long wait until fans can get their hands on the record, as it is due to arrive this Friday (August 2).

Killer Mike has dropped new song ‘Humble Me’ – tackling his recent arrest at the 2024 Grammys.The Atlanta rapper released ‘Humble Me’ and an accompanying music video hours after winning Album of the Year at this year’s BET Awards for his sixth studio album, ‘Michael‘. The striking black-and-white video shows Mike rapping to the camera while police gradually remove his jewellery and handcuff him.Through his lyrics, he drew parallels between his recent arrest and the experience of civil rights activists as well as the Biblical story of Daniel in the lions’ den.While reflecting on the February 4 incident, he rapped: “I won at the Grammys for spitting my grammar / Did that for Atlanta, bruh / swept up like a janitor / Got sent to the slammer / Treat me like an animal or some kind of Hannibal / Vicious and cannibal.”He continued: “I walked out the door with my head up and handcuffs with pride / ‘Cause all of my heroes wore handcuffs / The FBI shot some of them and they died.” Mike’s son Mikael ‘Pony Boy’ Render also made a cameo while his dad rapped: “So I went to sleep as free as could be / and the next day my son got a kidney” – confirming that his son had a life-saving kidney transplant a day after the Grammys.Earlier this year, Mike was detained by Los Angeles police, which stemmed from an altercation with a security guard outside the Grammy pre-telecast.

Killer Mike will not be facing criminal charges following his arrest after an incident with a security guard at the Grammy Awards in February.TMZ shared yesterday (June 26) that prosecutors in the Los Angeles city attorney’s office won’t be filing charges against the Run the Jewels rapper, real name Michael Render, and was told that he’d successfully completed his city attorney hearing and agreed to undertake community service with a non-profit organisation of his choice.However, the office could reopen the case if Render gets into further trouble over the next year, the outlet reported.After winning three Grammys, for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Album, Render was taken away in handcuffs following the ceremony on February 4.The L.A. police department said that he’d been taken into custody in relation to a physical event inside the Crypto.com Arena, and he was booked for misdemeanour battery as a result of the incident with the security guard.After his arrest, Render told Pitchfork in a statement: “I do want to note that last night, my team and I fielded a number of calls from concerned fans and colleagues wanting to know if I was OK.

A Man In Full is a miniseries streaming on Netflix now, but what songs are included in the show’s soundtrack?The show stars Jeff Daniels as Charlie Croker, an Atlanta real estate mogul who is faced with sudden bankruptcy and tries to defend his empire from those attempting to capitalise from his fall from grace.The show is based on the satirical novel of the same name by Tom Wolfe, first published in 1998. The adaptation has been overseen by David E.

Massive Attack have announced the artists that will be joining them as part of the huge ‘Act 1.5′ show in Bristol this summer.Details of the homecoming gig were first shared in December, when the trip-hop collective confirmed that 2024 would see them perform at an all-day “large-scale climate action accelerator event” – celebrating 25 years of climate activism for the band.The gig will take place on August 25 at Clifton Downs in Bristol, and will mark the first performance that Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja and Grant ‘Daddy G’ Marshall have played on UK soil in five years.In keeping with the environmental theme, the event is also set to be the lowest carbon show of its size ever staged.Now, Massive Attack have announced the full run of artists that will be joining them as special guests for the all-day event. Three-time Grammy winner and political powerhouse Killer Mike will be among those performing on the day, with the event coming as an extension of the Run The Jewels rapper’s biggest solo tour dates across the UK.Mercury Prize-nominated and critically lauded Irish 4-piece Lankum are also confirmed as making an appearance at the event, as well as Sam Morton and a rare performance from the Wild Bunch’s DJ Milo.Tickets are on sale now, and you can visit here to find any remaining.A post shared by Massive Attack (@massiveattackofficial)“We’re chuffed to play our home city again and to be able do it in the right way,” Massive Attack’s Del Naja, AKA 3D, said in a statement last December.“In terms of climate change action there are no excuses left; offsetting, endless seminars and diluted declarations have all been found out – so live music must drastically reduce all primary emissions and take account of fan travel.

OutKast, has died at the age of 52.The news was confirmed by his family in a statement. “We are deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of our son, father, husband and brother Rico Wade,” it read.“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a talented individual who touched the lives of so many.

Killer Mike has announced a string of UK and European headline shows in 2024. Find all the details below.The Run The Jewels rapper and will perform his biggest ever solo shows in the UK this August, for which he’ll be joined by The Mighty Midnight Revival choir.The ‘Down By Law Tour’ will kick off at Paradiso, in Amsterdam on August 19, followed by a performance at National Stadium in Dublin on August 22.From there, the tour will continue onto the UK with shows at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on August 23, London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on August 23 and a third at the Albert Hall in Manchester on August 27.Killer Mike will then head back to Europe for a gig at the Bataclan in Paris on August 29, before rounding on August 30 at Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne.

Killer Mike has opened up about the events of Grammys night, when he was pictured being escorted by police from the venue in handcuffs after collecting three awards.The Run The Jewels rapper, who had won for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for his song ‘Scientists & Engineers’, plus Best Rap Album for ‘Michael’ on Grammys night (February 4), was seen being taken away after the ceremony ended.The Los Angeles police department later said Mike had been taken into custody in relation to a physical altercation inside the event venue and booked on a charge of misdemeanour battery. After the event, the rapper said that he “will be cleared of all wrongdoing”.thank you for the ladies of @TheView for having me! ☦️ #MICHAEL pic.twitter.com/Kb5vTBRLnY— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 13, 2024During an appearance on The View yesterday (February 12), Mike spoke about the chain of events, saying: “All of my heroes have been in handcuffs – Malcolm, Martin, Mandela, Medgar.

some praise for Kemp, who he said has done a good job with businesses in Georgia. “In terms of nationally, I’m just kind of doing what my grandfather said. Staying out of White folks’ business and watching what happens.

Killer Mike has teamed up with Damian Marley for a reggae-influenced remix of ‘Run’ – listen to the song below.The track, which originally featured Dave Chappelle and Young Thug, appears on Mike’s most recent solo album ‘Michael’.Now, Killer Mike has teamed up with Damian Marley to transport the track from its original trap roots into the world of of reggae. The track also features a brand-new verse from Mike: “I used to run with a gun/Mommy would pray night and day for her devilish son.”Mike said of the track: “Hip-hop and reggae are both people’s music.

Killer Mike has opened up about his desire to win a Grammy for his latest solo album ‘Michael’, saying that he doesn’t “want to die unrecognised”.The Run The Jewels rapper released the long-awaited follow-up to 2012’s ‘R.A.P. Music’ back in June.