“Atlanta is unique to me. You got poor black people, but I also saw this: I saw black doctors, lawyers, educators. All you gotta do is want to be it to see it, and once you see something, it can be a reality.”

American rapper, singer, actor, and activist

Killer Mike, born Michael Santiago Render, is an American rapper, singer, actor, and activist. He emerged in the early 2000s and first appeared on Outkast's Stankonia in 2000, later building a solo career that has spanned more than two decades. He is known for critical attention to albums such as Monster, I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind, Pledge, R.A.P. Music, and Michael. His work has earned continued acclaim, and Michael won three awards at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album.