Killer Mike, born Michael Santiago Render, is a multifaceted artist known for his work as a rapper, activist, and entrepreneur. His career began with early collaborations with Outkast, which helped launch his successful solo career, highlighted by his recent Grammy wins for his album Michael. He is also well known as one half of the dynamic hip-hop duo Run the Jewels, alongside El-P. Beyond music, Killer Mike is a prominent voice in social and political activism, advocating for social justice and equality. He has also successfully ventured into business, opening barbershops and co-founding an online bank to support the Black and Latinx communities, and has appeared in films and hosted television series. Despite his success, he has also faced controversy, including a recent arrest at the Grammy Awards, demonstrating the complexities of his public persona.