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Killer Mike

Michael Santiago Render

Killer Mike is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2000.

Profession
Rapper, Activist, Entrepreneur
From
Atlanta, Georgia
Born
April 20, 1975
Years active
2000–present

Early life

An Atlanta native, Michael Render broke through on OutKast's "The Whole World," winning a Grammy early in his career.

Career

He released acclaimed solo albums, formed the duo Run the Jewels with El-P, and became a prominent activist and entrepreneur; his solo album "Michael" won multiple Grammys.

Major achievements

He has won multiple Grammy Awards and become a leading voice on social and economic justice.

Legacy

Killer Mike fuses Southern rap, political activism, and entrepreneurship into a singular public life.

References

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