One of many undeniably nice hip hop lyricists of all time, rapper Killer Mike — who just lately additionally confronted arrest proper after his Grammys win, has addressed the incident on a brand new track.
The recipient of Greatest Rap Album (amongst two different wins) on the coveted occasion took to ‘Humble Me’ and rapped his coronary heart out in regards to the occasions on (and round) February 4, 2024, when he was cuffed shortly after securing the accolades.
The monitor is, in fact, a deeply private gratitude-memoir and sees the rapper discover his relationship with god and success. “All my heroes have been cuffed and mishandled indirectly. I simply thanked God in that second of being Daniel within the lion’s den. I got here out of the jailhouse within the pouring rain to my spouse ready for me, lit a joint, celebrated a bit after which wakened and bought the information about my son’s kidney,” he says, acknowledging luck on the different finish of adversity and uncertainty.
It’s humbling to be nominated for @betawards Album of the 12 months and never allowed within the constructing as a result of it’s happening on the similar place because the Grammy’s. It’s equally humbling for @BET and @AEGpresents to exit of their means and proper this fallacious so I can attend. Thanks to… pic.twitter.com/UCYUUDKHCB
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) June 30, 2024
“I used to be within the studio the very subsequent day. I’m as impressed as ever and I’m simply following the music at this level,” the rapper says in relation to the incident, additionally insinuating how he’s able to discover the depths of the incident and feelings related to it in a bigger undertaking. The track itself comes with a monochrome music video that depicts Killer Mike as a legendary star adorned with jewels and materials success, as it’s slowly stripped off him by a set of nameless palms.
Extra apparently, although, the video additionally options Mike and his son Pony Boy in a shot standing collectively, alive and secure after having acquired a kidney transplant. “I consider that humility and worship granted me God’s grace within the face of that check, and I consider my son receiving his kidney was a blessing from God,” he says, with a purpose to shut the dialog with humility.
thanks @BET it’s an honor to obtain this award from our individuals..the story of MICHAEL continues tonight at midnight ATL time 🛐 #HUMBLEME pic.twitter.com/yW8PnwCqtI
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) July 1, 2024
That mentioned, it appears as if Mike might be speaking extra about such private themes as a part of the following album, which is touted to function the epilogue to his final album, MICHEAL, and the narratives enshrined in it. Additionally price noting is the quite poetic second that noticed Mike return to the identical venue (the Peacock Theatre in LA) the place he was arrested at when he final gained large. In any case, Mike certainly visited the theatre to bear witness to yet one more accolade, successful Album of the 12 months for MICHAEL a day earlier than he launched ‘Humble Me.’
Presently, the rapper has taken to touring as a victory lap, going round internationally as a part of the Down By Regulation tour (attention-grabbing title selection, isn’t it?!) the place he additionally options his glorious The Mighty Midnight Revival choir in help of his performances. The rapper might be hyping up the brand new undertaking and slowly closing off the MICHAEL period, and hints at laying all discussions round his arrest to relaxation on it. Followers can anticipate to cop a pay attention as early as this summer season — and we’re right here for it! Try the monitor under.