Michael Render aka ‘Killer Mike‘ recently celebrated his 40th year of life at a surprise party surrounded by friends, family and supporters last Monday evening (April 20, 2015).

Yes… Mike was really born on the day celebrated by pot smokers all over the world and his 40th birthday was all ‘green’ everything, including a cannabis shaped cake.

The talented lyricist has gained a ton of notoriety with his eloquent raps and speeches focusing social activism (click HERE if you missed Mike on CNN) but that didn’t stop him from totally losing it when faced with a crowed fulled with many of his favorite people.

Guests were treated to an open bar (Hennessy & Jack Daniels flowed freely) and included Big Boi and his wife Sherlita Patton, Chamillionaire, Jason Geter, Joe Baker, Kawan Prather, DJ Toomp, Ray Murray, Bonecrusher, BackBone, DJ Cutmaster Swiff, DJ Princess Cut, Mika Means and many many more.

Photos + video of Killer Mike’s emotional speech below…

Mike arrives and is genuinely shocked…

Killer Mike gets emotional…

VIDEO: Killer Mike Thanks Friends & Family at Surprise Party…

Mike greets Big Boi…

Killer Mike greets Chamillionaire…

ATLien & Kawan Prather…

Guests sign B-Day card…

Mike greets Jason Geter…

Marche Butler (BMI), DJ Princess Cut, Tamiko Hope (Word Ink)

Mike and his lovely wife Shayna strike a pose…

Happy Birthday Mikey!!

Photos: BuddyLove Photography