Featuring rapper and activist Killer Mike scenery Today, just a week after he won three Grammy Awards and was publicly handcuffed and taken into custody by police on misdemeanor charges related to an altercation backstage at the ceremony. He spoke briefly about the legal case and declared it all a “under the bridge situation,” but then it was his co-host Sunny Hostin who actually caused some tension during his visit. It was an exchange about his political affiliation.
The Atlanta-based musician, whose real name is Michael Render, has drawn attention to police brutality, racial issues, and systemic inequality through his political activism. When co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin asked Mike why he was hesitant to support President Joe Biden for a second term, he said he was now more focused on hyper-local politics. and encouraged others to do the same, criticizing “Federal melodrama.” election. ”
He added that his biggest concern right now is the upcoming Atlanta mayoral election, saying, “My most important election is in about a year and a half, and who will be my mayor?” I think Andre Dickens is doing a great job with housing in Atlanta, and I don’t want that to be lost.
“We have a Republican Governor, Brian Kemp, and I have a good relationship with him. I like what he’s done with Georgia business,” Mike continued, adding, “He’s They brought back the Hope Scholarship and expanded it. I’m a kid from Georgia, I’m poor, I have a B average, I can go to college for free, I can go to vocational school, etc. Even in that case, I… said, “Okay, this governor is doing a good job.” ‘”
Hostin then said, “You lost me a little bit with your support for Kemp,” but Mike interrupted her to make sure his words and message weren’t misconstrued, saying, “It’s not support for Kemp, it’s… …That’s false information. You won’t like me, but don’t lie to me…”
Hostin asked. support Do you like him, his policies?
Mike clarified: “He’s the governor of my state, so I have to deal with him because I can’t divorce him myself. If you criticize someone, don’t lie.
“Don’t say I didn’t support it. [Stacey] Abrams, because I was,” he said. “Don’t say I don’t support the Democratic Party, because I do…but if someone is sitting in the king’s seat, I’m not going to do it.” do not have I will have dinner with the King on behalf of my people. ”
Hostin went on to point out some of Biden’s accomplishments that have benefited Black Americans, which Mike praised and said there are things the Biden administration is doing that he supports. He added that there are many. Still, he insisted that supporting and participating in local politics was his personal priority.
“Follow people you like. Hyperlocal! Hyperlocal!” he said as the corner ended.
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