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NEWSFLASH!! Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is making sure both Adamsville and Bankhead are represented during her term.
Our new mayor assumed office about a week ago after being handed the reigns by outgoing Mayor Kasim Reed, and her transition team was announced this past Thursday (Jan. 11).
The 38-member team consists of CEOs and local educators, but also includes hometown rap heroes Clifford ?T.I.? Harris and Michael ?Killer Mike? Render.
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Big, who appears in the Brian Barber directed video rocking a crown and sitting on a gold throne, appears like the king he is as he delivers lines like, ?The South got somethin? to say, and all y?all ni**as can?t get y?all ball back??
The track features Killer Mike and Jeezy, who each appear in the video which pays homage to Quentin Tarantino?s box office hit film, “Kill Bill” by infusing geisha?s, samurai swords, a lion and Asian gangstas, all with a hip-hop twist.
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If this photo was a song it would be a best seller!
Legendary rap duo Outkast (Andr? 3000 and Big Boi) recently shared a moment with the hottest rap duo of 2017, Run The Jewels (Killer Mke and El-P).
While it may not mean much to you, it’s got ATLiens worldwide singing it’s praises!
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Killer Mike gave a bit of post-election insight during a guest appearance on ‘The Real’?Wednesday morning.
As you know, the prolific rapper has been quite outspoken on political matters, as he once campaigned for Sen. Bernie Sanders during his quest for the Democratic nod.
[FLASHBACK: Killer Mike Interviews Sen. Bernie Sanders… (VIDEO)]
During his appearance on the popular talk show, Mike shared his thoughts on the election and stated he believes Hillary Clinton lost to Trump in such an overwhelming fashion because??poor white people are mad because the system that promises you something based on that, isn?t gonna ever give you that.?
Mike also explained that Trump won, in part, because ?there just happen to be, by this country, more poor angry white people.?
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He has spoken out on many topics in the past and has been quite active in the presidential campaign of Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders.
While police brutality is being well-documented and viewed worldwide thanks to social media and major news coverage, Killer Mike is once again eloquently speaking out about the situation and in light of the many protests, Mike reminds everyone that the best way to get anyone’s attention is through their pockets.
[FLASHBACK: Killer Mike, Usher, Jermaine Dupri Kick Start Black History Month By Banking Black… ]
Killer Mike recently did an impassioned interview on Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 where he eloquently details how Atlanta protestors can make a solid economic impact (and it’s not by simply boycotting Target and Coke).
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2 Chainz shared the family photo above in ode to Father’s Day 2016, which will also go down in history for you basketball fans as the day the Cavs beat the Warriors.
The popular rapper is amongst a slew of your favorite celebs who shared their special day via social media.
Check out a few heartfelt celebrity Father’s Day shout outs from Michelle Obama, Big Boi, Killer Mike, Phaedra Parks, Kandi Burruss, Amber Rose, Kelly Rowland, Cynthia Bailey, ?Kenya Moore and more below… Continue Reading…
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