Born Michael Render, Killer Mike got his start with an appearance on the Grammy-award winning song, The Whole World, on the album, Big Boi and Dr. Dre Present . . .Outkast. Killer Mike signed a contract with Grind Time Official through the SMC/Fontana Distribution.

Killer Mike

I learned that a lot of times, bein’ a boss, what satisfies you most is not necessarily the big wins, but the little lessons you learn, that you apply to make the big wins.

Early Years

Born Michael Render, Killer Mike got his start with an appearance on the Grammy-award winning song, The Whole World, on the album, Big Boi and Dr. Dre Present . . .Outkast. Killer Mike signed a contract with Grind Time Official through the SMC/Fontana Distribution. It was the beginning of Killer Mike's career, and he was building his association  with other American rappers.

His first album, released in 2003, was titled Monster, debuted in no small part to the single, A.D.I.D.A.S., released prior to the album.  A.D.I.D.A.S. featured Big Boi and Sleepy Brown.  The single released upon release of the album, Akshon (Yeah!)  included Outkast on guest vocals.  It was later used on the soundtrack of the 2004 version of EA Games' Madden NFL.  The inclusion on the video game gave Akshon (Yeah!) instant familiarity and doubled its air time.

The Height of His Career

Released in 2006, Killer Mike's second studio album, I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind, included the talents of S.L. Jones, Nario, Bigg Slimm, Da Bill Collector, and Rock D The Legend.   Killer Mike had dubbed this crew the Grind Time Rag Gang.  They appear again in his work at a later date.  The album enjoyed moderate success.  The single That's Life attacks public figures by name, such as Oprah Winfrey, George Bush, and Bill Cosby for not caring about the poverty-stricken population.

Killer Mike has a whole second career doing voice-over work for the animated television industry.  He plays a rapper/actor who has been elected president in Frisky Dingo, an animated television show on Adult Swim.  His voice has also made appearances. On Aqua Teen Hunger Force.  His role in Aqua Teen is not a recurring one at this time.

2010 and Beyond

The Purple Ribbon All-Stars was a supergroup of rappers, including Big Boi, among others.  Killer Mike had been a part of the group, until he made an announcement that he would be leaving, comparing the group to a minor league baseball team, when he wanted to join the majors.  This lead to a long-time falling-out period with Big Boi.  Killer Mike released his next album, I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II.  8Ball and Ice Cube appeared on the album, among others.

Underground Atlanta was released in 2008, and I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind III is due out later this year.  In addition to being a prolific rap and hip hop artist, Killer Mike is also known for his outspoken political views.  He released a statement, addressing the black population, suggesting that part of what keeps them suppressed is laziness.

Did You Know . . .

1. To promote his upcoming album, Killer Mike has made all of the tracks on I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II available for free mp3 download.

2. Killer Mike chose to mend the long-term rift with Big Boi after a huge storm hit Atlanta.

3. Underground Atlanta is the last album released under the name, “Killer Mike.”

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