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The 66th Annual Grammy Awards featured Taylor Swift winning her fourth Album of the Year and a performance by Olivia Rodrigo that critics described as having "Satanic" undertones. Rapper Killer Mike (referred to as Big Mike) was arrested at the event shortly after winning three awards. The ceremony is characterized by observers as a highly produced "show" that prioritizes spectacle and specific political narratives.
Rapper Killer Mike delivered a viral speech in Atlanta addressing the assassination of a black man by a white officer. While expressing anger, he urged citizens not to burn down their own houses but to "plot, plan, strategize, organize, and mobilize" through the voting booth. He emphasized holding mayors and police chiefs accountable rather than engaging in property destruction.
Killer Mike, Tavis Smiley, Second Amendment Advocacy
The hosts discuss the marginalization of black public figures like Killer Mike and Tavis Smiley who deviate from the Democratic Party line. They highlight Killer Mike's advocacy for the Second Amendment and the idea that the black community should be armed for self-protection. This segment explores how the media "disappears" individuals who challenge the established political narratives of the left.
Rapper Killer Mike is featured in a clip manning phone banks for Bernie Sanders, pitching a $15 minimum wage and healthcare reform to voters. The discussion touches on the "Astroturf" campaigns used by the Hillary Clinton team to discredit Sanders' economic policies. The overlap between Sanders and Trump supporters among millennials is noted.
Killer Mike on Tavis Smiley, Black Economic Empowerment
Rapper Killer Mike appears on the Tavis Smiley show advocating for black economic self-segregation and Second Amendment rights. He encourages the African American community to move money into black-owned banks and credit unions to gain political leverage. He argues that if every "Negro" in America were armed, gun laws and police behavior would change instantly.
The MTV program "Rap Fix" featured rappers Killer Mike and Prodigy discussing the Trayvon Martin case. The conversation touched on Florida's self-defense laws and the "hunted" status of black men in the South, with Killer Mike encouraging the black community to arm themselves for protection.
