Killer Mike Faces Criticism For Meeting With Georgia Governor
Image via Governor Brian P. Kemp's Twitter
Killer Mike Faces Criticism For Meeting With Georgia Governor
Killer Mike has since addressed some of the criticism he has received on social media.
Some people have called out Killer Mike for meeting with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. News of the meeting surfaced after Kemp shared an image with the rapper on Twitter Wednesday night.
"Today, Marty and I had a great meeting with @KillerMike," Kemp captioned the picture with. "We discussed how small businesses and the music industry are weathering the pandemic, the value of our skilled trade workers, and our fight to end human trafficking in Georgia. We look forward to seeing him again soon!"
\u201cToday, Marty and I had a great meeting with @KillerMike. We discussed how small businesses and the music industry are weathering the pandemic, the value of our skilled trade workers, and our fight to end human trafficking in Georgia. We look forward to seeing him again soon!\u201d— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@Governor Brian P. Kemp) 1599695068
Killer Mike shared a post of his own also speaking to the meeting, and said that his exchange with Kemp was productive.
"I look forward to helping Georgia increase its 2% Govt state contact participation to 10-15% (and greater) participation," he wrote in the caption accompanying the post. "...This is the 1st of many real and frank conversations to be had."
Upon news surfacing of the two's meeting, people on social media have criticized the rapper for meeting with the politician, who many believe implemented voter suppression to win the 2018 gubernatorial election against Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams. Critics brought this up, as well as Kemp's handling of the conronavirus pandemic in Georgia.
\u201cKiller Mike attempting to brand himself as the Reasonable Negro\u2122 by meeting with a white man who stole an election from a Black woman and then denied the impact of COVID. Very reasonable \ud83e\udd27\u201d— Donate to SBG Book Club (@Donate to SBG Book Club) 1599742094
None— @tiffanydcross (@@tiffanydcross) 1599736189
\u201cA governor who stole an election from a black woman being able to use Killer Mike as a prop is a terrible look \ud83e\udd74\ud83e\udd74\ud83e\udd74\u201d— ....... (@.......) 1599743494
Somehave also defended Killer Mike's decision to meet with Kemp.
\u201cY'all not going to start the morning slandering killer Mike. Fuck this app. Y'all dumb. You gotta get in the office first to make changes. He knows what he's doing. Wtf have y'all done with your lives.\u201d— beep boop (@beep boop) 1599743739
None— Marcus Jackson (@Marcus Jackson) 1599744220
The rapper has also addressed some of the criticism he has received.
\u201cWell my 86 yr old Aunt who actually risked her life in B Ham and Selma was proud and called me courageous. Umma lean into that cuz she did the work.\u201d— Killer Mike (@Killer Mike) 1599745100
\u201cAfter I sought counsel from Community activists That I know and have worked with over 20 yrs, black judges and lawyers, black Biz leaders and my neighbors I absolutely did.\u201d— Killer Mike (@Killer Mike) 1599744667
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