Killer Mike Dominates Grammy Awards

Killer Mike poses with one of his Grammy awards at the 2024 Grammys.

Photo Credit: Getty Images for The Recording Academy

By: Joshua Martin

Atlanta native and activist Killer Mike had an impressive showing at the 2024 Grammys, capturing the win for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance. All thanks to Michael, a 14-track ensemble laced with influences from gospel, soul, and hip-hop. The Moorehouse graduate in an interview labeled the project an “come home moment musically” and as a way to honor the Civil Rights and the Abolishment movements. 

Basking in the glow of his recent wins, the 48-year-old shared a bit of wisdom to the adulating audience.

“You can make one hit song, make 10 hit songs. The only thing stopping you, the only limitation you have is your imagination. It’s our opportunity; it is our must. It is our absolute responsibility to be grand in every action. For 20 years I’ve been saying, ‘I can do it, I can do it, I can do it.’ Then in the 20th year of Hip-Hop, here I am doing it.”

— Killer Mike

Later that evening, Killer Mike shared his thoughts on his remarkable feat during Black History Month and how he views Hip Hop as a whole. Calling his hometown of Atlanta,GA “the Capital of Black America” while also shouting out his city's legends who had a hand in producing Atlanta’s diverse musical sound.  

“Whether it’s Kenny Mason, Killer Mike, Outkast, T.I., or Jeezy, we are giving you a plethora of styles that you should be listening to.”

— Killer Mike

KILLER MIKE Backstage At The 2024 GRAMMYs

During his acceptance speech, the “Scientists & Engineers” rapper let it be known that he intends to dominate Hip Hop and the Grammys again next year. Promising to work even harder and produce more groundbreaking music. 

View his acceptance speech here:

Killer Mike Wins Best Rap Performance For "SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS" | 2024 GRAMMYs Acceptance Speech

Sunday night marked Killer Mike’s first Grammy Award victory since 2003, when he won for his feature on Outkast’s “The Whole World” in the best rap performance by a duo or group category. He was also nominated for best rap song in 2018 for “Chase Me” by Run the Jewels, his hip hop duo with fellow rapper and producer El-P.

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