April 3rd 2024.
After a groundbreaking night at the 2024 Grammy Awards, rapper Killer Mike is gearing up for a series of intimate performances at New York City's esteemed Blue Note jazz club. According to Variety, the "Scientists & Engineers" lyricist will take the stage from July 29-31 alongside the Mighty Midnight Revival as part of his Down by Law tour. With six shows lined up, Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, will be delivering his rhymes from a 20-year repertoire, including tracks from his Grammy award-winning album, Michael.
This special residency is a reflection of Killer Mike's recent success at the Grammys, where he swept all three categories he was nominated for, including best rap song and best rap performance for his collaboration with André 3000 on "Scientists & Engineers," as well as best rap album. With a total of four Grammys under his belt, Killer Mike also took home the award for best rap performance by a duo or group in 2003 for his feature on OutKast's "The Whole World."
However, it was a night of ups and downs for the Atlanta native as he not only celebrated his wins but also found himself in handcuffs after being arrested for misdemeanor battery following a disagreement with a security guard. The viral video of Killer Mike being escorted out of the venue overshadowed his Grammy victories, prompting discussions about the intersection of race and wealth in the music industry.
This incident sparked a thought-provoking tweet from 9mmSMG, questioning the role of socioeconomic status in cases of battery, using actor Will Smith's previous altercation at the Academy Awards as an example. Despite the negative attention, Killer Mike remains focused on the positive aspects of the night, as he shared on The View afterwards.
When asked about his thoughts on the incident, Killer Mike expressed feeling "overwhelmed" by the chaotic events that occurred backstage. He also acknowledged the role of security and their intention to keep everyone safe but emphasized the importance of not dwelling on the negative and instead taking away the dignity and respect he maintained throughout the ordeal.
Killer Mike's upcoming residency at the Blue Note is part of a series of intimate shows featuring a diverse lineup of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B artists such as Robert Glasper, Bilal, Masego, BJ the Chicago Kid, Terrace Martin, and Wynton Marsalis with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. With this exciting lineup, the Blue Note continues to solidify its reputation as a premier venue for live music in New York City.
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