Killer Mike Calls For Black Voters To Vote Locally
Although Bernie Sanders has long been out of the presidential election, Killer Mike has remained vocal throughout the entire process, having recently encouraged black voters to hold politicians accountable.
The Atlanta rapper took to Instagram to list off a number of policy demands including: weed decriminalization; the right for felons to enter the legal marijuana business; jobs creation; and "federal prosecution of killer cops."
"Black voters in states like Georgia this is your chance to make a demand and have it met," the Atlanta rapper wrote in the post. "Don't remain a pasty and pet simply doing what u are told. Get something for your vote or stop complaining and accept your role as a [2nd] Class citizen once and for all."
Killer Mike goes on to conclude that if politicians are not meeting these demands, then black voters should "stay the f**k home."
However, he still encourages voting within his post, and clarified his statement in a subsequent Instagram video, where he emphasized that local elections are just as important as presidential ones.
"Get out and vote. I’m just saying when you vote, ask for something back," Killer Mike states.
In other related news Killer Mike is set to embark on a lengthy 2017 tour alongside El-P in Run The Jewels. The group is gearing up for the release of their third installment of RTJ, having recently released the first single from the album, "Talk To Me."
The tour kicks off in January of next year. Check out tour dates below, along with Killer Mike's voting posts. And most importantly, do not forget to vote tomorrow (Tuesday, November 8).
Tour Dates:
01/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
01/12 – Washington, DC @ Echostage
01/13 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
01/14 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
01/16 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
01/17 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
01/18 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
01/20 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
01/21 – Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
01/23 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theatre
01/24 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
01/25 – Miami, FL @ The Fillmore
01/29 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
01/30 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory
02/01 – Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall
02/02 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic Auditorium
02/03 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
02/05 – Arcata, CA @ Van Duzer Theatre
02/06 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
02/07 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
02/08 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
02/10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
02/11 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
02/13 – Kansas City, MO @ The Midland
02/14 – St. Paul, MN @ Myth
02/15 – Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theater
02/17 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
02/18 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
02/19 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
02/21 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
02/22 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
02/24 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
02/25 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5