Conversate with Killer Mike

Killer Mike
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Check in and Conversate with Killer Mike and friends every week as they discuss life, Atlanta hip-hop culture, cars, business, books, and whatever else comes up. No script, just unfiltered, hilarious, and thought provoking life experiences and game from his highly opinionated cast, crew and surprise co-hosts!

  1. 8h ago

    Conversate with Bear | Ep 1. Riding with Bonafide Riders Cycle Club. (The Journey)

    In this special episode of Conversate, Bear takes the lead for a conversation about cycling, community, discipline, and the people who helped shape his own journey on two wheels. He sits down with the leadership of the Bonafide Riders Cycle Club to talk about how the Atlanta cycling club grew from just five riders in 2019 into a community built around consistency, safety, accountability, and pushing each other to get better. Bear shares his own journey, from getting humbled on his first Bonafide ride to completing a 100 mile century ride in honor of his mother. The conversation explores the mental and physical side of cycling, what it takes to become a stronger rider, creating opportunities for new cyclists, and why finding the right community can transform what happens both on and off the bike. The crew also looks ahead to the One Love Century, the annual Metro Atlanta Cycling Club event that brings thousands of cyclists together for a weekend of riding, fellowship, and support for youth cycling. The 20th anniversary One Love Century weekend takes place September 3 through September 7, 2026, with the main ride on September 5. Learn more about the Bonafide Riders Cycle Club at RideBonafide.com Learn more and register for the 2026 One Love Century at OneLoveCentury.org Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 2d ago

    “If You’re Done With Black People, Be Done” ft. Tezlyn Figaro | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 57

    Political strategist and commentator Tezlyn Figaro joins Killer Mike for the first time on Conversate for a fiery conversation about Black leadership, political power, accountability, and what it means to stand on principle even when your own community pushes back. Killer Mike and Tezlyn get into the controversy surrounding Invest Fest and Earn Your Leisure, including why Mike pushed for reconciliation while Tezlyn believes some lines have to be drawn. Tezlyn also responds to Brandon Tatum, challenges him to address the facts surrounding the Nolan Wells case, and explains why she believes there are times when taking the high road is not enough. The conversation expands into college versus skilled trades, military service, the shortage of Black attorneys, economic opportunity, and the different ways Black Americans can build power and protect their communities. Killer Mike and Tezlyn do not agree on everything, and that is exactly the point. They challenge each other, reconsider their positions, and show what can happen when disagreement is about sharpening the mission instead of winning the argument. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 2d ago

    Buy Black, By Blacks ft. Abdur-Rahim Shaheed | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 56

    What does economic freedom actually look like? Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff and Moetown Lee sit down with Abdur-Rahim Shaheed, co-founder and CEO of True Products and True Detergent, for a conversation about Black entrepreneurship, ownership, community and the power of circulating the Black dollar. Shaheed traces his entrepreneurial mindset back to growing up in Anniston, Alabama, where Black owned businesses were part of the fabric of the community. After serving in the U.S. military during the Vietnam era, he returned home, saved his money, bought a used postal truck and started selling clothes and fish. He says he hasn’t had a job since. His philosophy is simple: “I’m not chasing money, I’m chasing freedom.” The conversation explores what happened to thriving neighborhood businesses, why ownership matters, the importance of creating institutions that can survive generations and what “do for self” means today. Shaheed also shares how Islam changed his life, the lessons he learned from his father, an ambitious business venture that took him to Sierra Leone, and the belief and courage required to become an entrepreneur before you have everything figured out. Then the crew gets into True Detergent and the mission behind building a Black owned and veteran owned household products company in College Park, Georgia. Shaheed explains the challenges of getting products onto major retail shelves and why supporting independent businesses can create jobs, strengthen communities and build something that lasts. This is a conversation about much more than laundry detergent. It’s about ownership, independence, faith, legacy and what it takes to build freedom for yourself and your community.Visit www.TheTrueProducts.com for all of detergent needs. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Aug 5

    Clearing the Air on the Toast Controversy ft. Moetown Lee | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 55

    Moetown Lee addresses the controversy surrounding his comments about Toast on Lenox, the Atlanta restaurant owner photographed with gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, and the backlash that followed.Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, Bear, and Moetown break down what was actually said, what people assumed, and whether political criticism can unintentionally hurt Black owned businesses. Moetown explains that he never called for a boycott or wanted the restaurant to suffer, but stands behind his warning about politicians using businesses and community figures during campaign season.The conversation expands into support for Keisha Lance Bottoms, Black voter participation, immigration, healthcare, education, criminal justice reform, reparations, political accountability, and the difference between working with elected officials and endorsing their politics.Can Black people disagree publicly without trying to destroy one another? When does accountability become selective outrage? And are people bringing the same energy to the polls that they bring to social media?Watch the full conversation and join the discussion in the comments.Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production.biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.ggSubscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTOConversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Jul 29

    "Because I Wasn't One of Them." ft. Governor Wes Moore | Conversate with Killer Mike Ep. 54

    Governor Wes Moore joins Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Moetown Lee for a wide ranging conversation on leadership, education, economic opportunity, criminal justice, and the future of America. From growing up in the Bronx and attending military school to becoming the first Black governor in Maryland's history, Governor Moore shares the experiences that shaped his approach to public service and why he believes opportunity is the strongest tool for creating safer communities. Killer Mike challenges Governor Moore on everything from policing and youth intervention to entrepreneurship, Black wealth, rap lyrics being used in court, and the role government should play in expanding opportunity. Together, they explore the importance of vocational education, mentorship, procurement reform, military discipline, and building pathways to success for the next generation. Rather than trading political talking points, this episode is a candid discussion about accountability, service, patriotism, economic mobility, and what it takes to strengthen communities across America. Whether you agree with every perspective or not, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges facing the country and the ideas shaping its future. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Jul 23

    Killer Mike on the State of Hip Hop | Conversate with Killer Mike Ep. 54

    Hip hop, culture, politics, and real life collide in another unfiltered episode of Conversate with Killer Mike. Killer Mike, Moetown Lee, and Cutmaster Swiff debate whether hip hop has lost what made it special, why albums no longer have time to become classics, and the lasting influence of OutKast, Wu Tang Clan, Dungeon Family, Three 6 Mafia, and Atlanta's music scene. The conversation then turns to listener questions, including the mysterious death of Nolan Wales, protecting Black youth, Dr. Carl Hart's views on drug policy, criminal justice, and whether adults should have the freedom to choose what they put into their own bodies. Along the way, the crew reflects on preserving hip hop's history, the importance of telling our own stories, and the responsibility that comes with shaping culture before closing with a heartfelt tribute to Swiff's late brother. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Jul 15

    Cutmaster Swiff Is Back and Has Some Explaining to Do | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 53

    Cutmaster Swiff is back at the table, and Killer Mike and Bear waste no time welcoming him home the only way they know how: by roasting him. Swiff returns from tour with stories about life on the road, watching Big Boi command thousands of fans, altitude sickness in Colorado, emotional support animals backstage, and why veteran artists still feel the need to prove themselves every time they step on stage. The conversation quickly turns to the state of music and creativity. Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear debate whether artists are waiting too long to release music, why older rappers should keep creating instead of complaining about younger generations, and whether hip hop has lost the balance that once allowed different voices, perspectives, and styles to thrive at the same time. Then the table takes on artificial intelligence. Is AI killing creativity or is it simply the next creative tool, like sampling was for an earlier generation of musicians? Killer Mike makes the case for using AI to sharpen an idea without replacing human imagination, emotion, and soul, while Swiff questions what happens when technology becomes a crutch and companies use it to replace real artists and creative professionals. From AI generated music and the future of art to rap culture, snitching, cults, touring, merchandising, modern audiences, and why life might have people searching for any form of escape, this episode goes everywhere. And with Swiff officially back, the chaos at the Conversate table is right where it belongs. Conversate with Killer Mike brings Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear together for unfiltered conversations about hip hop, music, culture, politics, business, art, and the issues shaping everyday life. Subscribe for new episodes and join the conversation. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Conversate with Killer Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/conversatewithkillermike/ Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conversatewithkillermike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Jul 15

    Do Dope. Then Hope. ft. Dr. Carl Hart | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 52

    Columbia University neuroscientist, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. Carl Hart joins Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee for a conversation that challenges assumptions and encourages critical thinking. Drawing from more than three decades of research, Dr. Hart discusses the relationship between science, public policy, personal freedom, and the way society forms opinions about some of today's most debated issues. Killer Mike reflects on growing up in Atlanta during the height of the War on Drugs, sharing personal stories about family, addiction, and the experiences that shaped his perspective. Together, the group explores how history, race, education, media, and public policy have influenced the national conversation, while examining what happens when evidence challenges long held beliefs. Rather than offering simple answers, this episode embraces complexity. It is an honest discussion about constitutional rights, personal responsibility, bodily autonomy, neuroscience, criminal justice, and the value of questioning conventional wisdom. Whether you agree with every viewpoint or not, the conversation is a reminder that meaningful dialogue begins with a willingness to listen, think critically, and engage with ideas on their merits. If you're looking for thoughtful conversations that go beyond headlines and talking points, this episode delivers exactly what Conversate is known for. Subscribe for more long form discussions featuring influential voices from music, politics, business, culture, and beyond. Conversate with Killer Mike is a Third Story Media production. biz: ConversatewithKillerMike@rightclick.gg Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube Conversate with Killer Mike on IG Conversate with Killer Mike on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Check in and Conversate with Killer Mike and friends every week as they discuss life, Atlanta hip-hop culture, cars, business, books, and whatever else comes up. No script, just unfiltered, hilarious, and thought provoking life experiences and game from his highly opinionated cast, crew and surprise co-hosts!

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