Love & Respect with Killer Mike

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The inimitable Killer Mike hosts a no-holds-barred talk show featuring straight talk with today's biggest celebrities, politicians, and more. read less

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Love & Respect with Killer Mike is full of insightful and intriguing exchanges. The rapper and activist has a diverse lineup of guests. This includes musicians, politicians, and civic leaders. The program is the audio version of the popular PBS television series of the same name.

Killer Mike's full name is Mike Render. He has become a fundamental voice for Black communities in America. He's worked with iconic artists such as Jay-Z and has released five full-length albums. The Run the Jewels rapper has since proven himself to be a respected voice in both hip-hop and politics. Love & Respect with Killer Mike continues that work.

Killer Mike explores the social challenges across America in each episode. And each guest shows an equal passion for today's issues. Industry titans and celebrities come together to discuss hot topics.

Killer Mike is from Atlanta, Georgia, and he records the show in the city. So there was no better way to begin the series in 2021 than with a guest from his hometown, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. The mayor reflected on pivotal moments. One was the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. During that tense time, Killer Mike spoke at one of her press conferences to calm tensions.

The show is full of compelling, thought-provoking, and poignant stories. Guests range from area musicians such as Big Boi and T.I. to the multimedia tycoon Tyler Perry. Killer Mike discusses work ethic, pandemic challenges, and social justice. The show also had a special appearance from civil rights leader Andrew Young. He joined Killer Mike to talk about past and present activism. They explored the work of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. Love & Respect with Killer Mike is a captivating podcast, from the very first episode.

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S2 Ep11: Dr. Lanze Thompson On Challenges He Faced As A Black Man In Corporate America, The Importance Of Education & More

S2 Ep11: Dr. Lanze Thompson On Challenges He Faced As A Black Man In Corporate America, The Importance Of Education & More

In the season 2 finale, Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) is joined by education and business executive Dr. Lanze Thompson of Clark Atlanta University to discuss the role of education in modern America.

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S2 Ep11: Dr. Lanze Thompson On Challenges He Faced As A Black Man In Corporate America, The Importance Of Education & More

S2 Ep11: Dr. Lanze Thompson On Challenges He Faced As A Black Man In Corporate America, The Importance Of Education & More

In the season 2 finale, Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) is joined by education and business executive Dr. Lanze Thompson of Clark Atlanta University to discuss the role of education in modern America.

S2 Ep10: Tommy Davidson On Growing Up With His Adopted White Family, Racism & More

S2 Ep10: Tommy Davidson On Growing Up With His Adopted White Family, Racism & More

On a new episode of Love And Respect, Killer Mike sits down with American Comedian Tommy Davidson as he talks his upbringings, being adopted by a White family, his career & more.

S2 Ep9: Lorenzo Lewis & Jack White On Working With Q-Tip, The Confess Project & more

S2 Ep9: Lorenzo Lewis & Jack White On Working With Q-Tip, The Confess Project & more

Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) concludes his conversation with award-winning singer Jack White; Michael also welcomes Lorenzo Lewis, founder of The Confess Project, America’s “first mental health barbershop movement.

S2 Ep8: Jack White On Skilled Trades Being Taught In High School, The Importance Of Keeping His Personal Life Private & More

S2 Ep8: Jack White On Skilled Trades Being Taught In High School, The Importance Of Keeping His Personal Life Private & More

On a new episode of Love And Respect, Killer Mike shits down with Jack White for a conversation on his career, the importance of keeping his personal life private & more.

S2 Ep7: Herschel Walker Thoughts On College Athletes Getting Paid, Fully Supporting His Son & more

S2 Ep7: Herschel Walker Thoughts On College Athletes Getting Paid, Fully Supporting His Son & more

Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) is joined by Georgia football legend Herschel Walker for a conversation about his life, career, and campaign for the U.S. Senate.

S2 Ep6: Andra Gillespie On Challenges Barack Obama Faced As President, The Future Of Georgia and more

S2 Ep6: Andra Gillespie On Challenges Barack Obama Faced As President, The Future Of Georgia and more

On a new episode of Love And Respect with host Killer Mike, Andra Gillespie joins the show for a conversation on politics, past elections, her book "What Did Obama Do For Black People?", Obama's presidency, voting, the state of Georgia and more.

S2 Ep5: Aunjanue Ellis Talks Fannie Lou Hamer's Story, Playing Fannie Lou In Short Film & The Struggles Of Being Underpaid As An Actress

S2 Ep5: Aunjanue Ellis Talks Fannie Lou Hamer's Story, Playing Fannie Lou In Short Film & The Struggles Of Being Underpaid As An Actress

On a new episode of Love And Respect with host Killer Mike, Actress Aujanue Ellis joins the show for a conversation on her career, her new film & more. This program is presented by Cadillac.

S2 Ep4: Fab 5 Freddy on being an ambassador to the artistic world, his relationship with Jean-Michel Basquiat and more

S2 Ep4: Fab 5 Freddy on being an ambassador to the artistic world, his relationship with Jean-Michel Basquiat and more

Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) sits down with hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy for a conversation about his groundbreaking life, career in music and pop culture, being an ambassador to the artistic world, and his relationship with Jean-Michel Basquiat and more.

S2 Ep3: Erick Erickson on political differences, the truth on COVID-19 and more

S2 Ep3: Erick Erickson on political differences, the truth on COVID-19 and more

Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) is joined by talk-radio host and conservative political commentator, Erick Erickson

S2 Ep2: Kim Jones and Druski on social media, destigmatizing mental illness and more

S2 Ep2: Kim Jones and Druski on social media, destigmatizing mental illness and more

Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) discusses the link between crime and mental illness with Kim Jones, Executive Director of Georgia's National Alliance on Mental Illness. Plus, comedian Druski drops by.

S2 Ep1: Bernice King discusses her journey and the Civil Rights Movement

S2 Ep1: Bernice King discusses her journey and the Civil Rights Movement

In the season 2 premiere, Host Michael Render (aka, Killer Mike) sits down with Bernice King, CEO of the King Center in Atlanta and the youngest child of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King.

S1 Ep9: Civil rights leader Andrew Young talks activism past vs present | Love & Respect w/ Killer Mike

S1 Ep9: Civil rights leader Andrew Young talks activism past vs present | Love & Respect w/ Killer Mike

Ambassador Andrew Young’s storied career in activism, politics, and diplomacy is belied by his steady and calm demeanor. The New Orleans native is so aware of his reputation that he even named his 1998 autobiography, “An Easy Burden: The Civil Rights Movement and the Transformation of America.” In an all new episode of “Love and Respect with Killer Mike” this week, we have part two of the civil rights leader and Killer Mike's insightful conversation about social justice, fighting for a better tomorrow and much more. Watch here!

S1 Ep8: Andrew Young on icons like Malcolm X and Dr. King & activism today | Love & Respect w/ Killer Mike

S1 Ep8: Andrew Young on icons like Malcolm X and Dr. King & activism today | Love & Respect w/ Killer Mike

Ambassador Andrew Young’s storied career in activism, politics, and diplomacy is belied by his steady and calm demeanor. The New Orleans native is so aware of his reputation that he even named his 1998 autobiography, “An Easy Burden: The Civil Rights Movement and the Transformation of America.” In this week’s episode of “Love and Respect with Killer Mike,” the civil rights leader, former ambassador, and heavily awarded civil servant talks to Killer Mike about Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King, a career of service, and how he’s managed to stay calm under pressure for over 60 years.

S1 Ep7: T.I. On Social Justice Moves, Love For Atlanta, His Career & More | Love & Respect w/ Killer Mike

S1 Ep7: T.I. On Social Justice Moves, Love For Atlanta, His Career & More | Love & Respect w/ Killer Mike

Dubbing himself the “King of the South” at just 26 years old, Clifford “T.I.” Harris caused more than just a bit of controversy. On the latest episode of “Love & Respect with Killer Mike,” the husband, father, and rap star ruminates on how he got the title and why he turned to social activism. It’s been 20 years since T.I. released the trap music classic “I’m Serious” and rather than take a backseat and let his legend speak for itself, he has not only continued to prove his royal title, but he’s added actor, producer, and entrepreneur to his resume.

S1 Ep6: Renee Montgomery on Atlanta Dream ownership, the WNBA & her legacy | Love & Respect w/ Killer Mike

S1 Ep6: Renee Montgomery on Atlanta Dream ownership, the WNBA & her legacy | Love & Respect w/ Killer Mike

For two-time WNBA championship winner Renee Montgomery, when it was time to walk away from the game she knew and loved, she decided it needed to be for the right reasons. She shares, “When I opted out of the WNBA in 2020, I wanted to make a big impact.” When her wife, singer-songwriter Sirena Grace, mentioned that the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream might be looking for new ownership, the newlywed didn’t know it at the time, but that new ownership would include her. On this week’s episode of “Love and Respect with Killer Mike,” Montgomery shares how she took her ownership of the basketball team from a dream and to a reality, and the legacy she wants to leave off the court.

S1 Ep5: Tyler Perry on his legacy, failures that he's proud of and more | Love & Respect with Killer Mike

S1 Ep5: Tyler Perry on his legacy, failures that he's proud of and more | Love & Respect with Killer Mike

What separates the success stories from the failures? For award-winning producer, director, writer, and actor Tyler Perry, it’s sheer perseverance and divine timing. During the second part of a special two-part episode of “Love & Respect with Killer Mike,” the multi-media tycoon discusses his journey to the top, his tremendous work ethic, and what’s next. As for the legacy he wants to leave behind, Perry says, “Everything is about my son, whatever he wants to do. I just want him to be an incredible man.” The father-of-one also keeps his eye out for fresh talent to invest in. Perry adds, “It’s very much about who is next? I am looking for those kids, who are special, and different and unique.”

S1 Ep4: Tyler Perry on Madea, his Atlanta studios & telling Black stories | Love & Respect W/ Killer Mike

S1 Ep4: Tyler Perry on Madea, his Atlanta studios & telling Black stories | Love & Respect W/ Killer Mike

A lot can be said about Tyler Perry. The media mogul, actor, writer, and director has left his indelible mark on the entertainment industry far surpassing his wildest dreams, and defying every hurdle placed in his way. From putting on shows in small theaters across the south to owning a film studio in Atlanta employing hundreds of people, Perry’s journey has been nothing less than incredible. On a new episode of “Love and Respect with Killer Mike,” the icon and Madea creator reflects on his journey thus far, why he never cared to “cross over,” and why he continues to lean on the themes of love, forgiveness, and Christianity in both his work and his life.

S1 Ep3: Jacques Dominique Wilkins and Dr. Kimberly Manning on aiding Atlanta | Love & Respect W/ Killer Mike

S1 Ep3: Jacques Dominique Wilkins and Dr. Kimberly Manning on aiding Atlanta | Love & Respect W/ Killer Mike

This week on “Love and Respect with Killer Mike,” Michael “Killer Mike” Render sat down with two people serving the Atlanta community in different ways — proving that you don’t have to be born in Atlanta to make it your home. NBA legend Jacques Dominique Wilkins is an Atlanta icon. Despite being born in Paris, and raised in Baltimore and North Carolina, Wilkins’ 1982 arrival in Atlanta was the start of one of the most storied careers in Atlanta Hawk history. Post-NBA, he continues to play in charity games, guide the Hawks on issues with the Atlanta community, and serve his adopted community. This is the same adopted community as Emory University’s Dr. Kimberly Manning. She s a general internist/hospitalist who serves as associate vice chair of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. A multi-award-winning professor and medical professional, Dr. Manning is a woman who wears many hats, and one is that of a community educator.

S1 Ep2: Big Boi On His Brotherhood W/ Andre 3000 & Career During Pandemic | Love & Respect with Killer Mike

S1 Ep2: Big Boi On His Brotherhood W/ Andre 3000 & Career During Pandemic | Love & Respect with Killer Mike

Michael Render (aka Killer Mike) sits down with one half of Outkast, Big Boi, for a conversation about continuing his career despite the pandemic’s shutdowns, giving Killer Mike his first opportunity and still being close to André 3000.

S1 Ep1: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms on her tenure & 2020 Protests | Love & Respect with Killer Mike

S1 Ep1: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms on her tenure & 2020 Protests | Love & Respect with Killer Mike

In the premiere episode of "Love & Respect with Killer Mike," Grammy-award-winning rap artist and activist Michael “Killer Mike” Render sat down with none other than Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms. The politician reflected on her decision not to run for re-election, pivotal moments during her tenure such as the protests and riots of last summer, and more. At the time, both Lance-Bottoms and Killer Mike -- along with Atlanta-based rap artist Clifford T.I” Harris -- spoke at an emergency press conference condemning the actions of people causing damage to the city. The politician told Mike on his show, “In that moment, I probably learned more about leadership than any other time in my life.”