Words by Alex “Dweezy” Dwyer
Killer Mike could be a motivational speaker. Not a cheesy, wholesome one that visits high schools, but one whose message smacks you in the melon. Dude is as real as he is passionate. Whether it’s about the president, Oprah or a d-boy on the block, The Killer is someone you listen to. Not just because he’s a dope rhymer but because what he has to say is intelligent and raw. Leaving old label fallouts behind him and building his own Grind Time brand, Killer Mike has his hand firmly over his heart - pledging his allegiance to the Hip-Hop hustle. He sounded off to Vapors about his career, Obama and why he is not interested in fans.
On the intro to I Pledge Allegiance to The Grind 2, you say, “We don’t have fans, we only have supporters.” Can you explain that difference?
There is no need for a fan when you not hot. Supporters support you when you hot or you not. They are going to support you by going out and finding new music from you. Supporters are going to support you even if the tide of the public is against you. I have, will have and always want to have supporters. UGK, 8Ball and MJG, Wu-Tang Clan and The Dungeon Family have supporters. Ringtone rappers who come out with huge hits and next year you can’t find them, they have fans.
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