Future of Georgia Is Being Decided Right Now ft. Jason Esteves | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 47

Future of Georgia Is Being Decided Right Now ft. Jason Esteves | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 47

Killer Mike, Bear, and Moetown Lee welcome former Georgia State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves for a conversation about politics, power, and the future of Georgia. Mike opens the episode by addressing criticism surrounding his political involvement and explains why he believes real change happens through local organizing, community engagement, and showing up beyond social media. The crew discusses voting, political accountability, the role of public figures in civic life, and why so many working class Americans feel disconnected from the political process. Jason reflects on his campaign for governor, his decision to unite behind Keisha Lance Bottoms after the Democratic primary, and the policies he believes can move Georgia forward. Together, they tackle healthcare access, public education, economic inequality, tax fairness, small business growth, and the challenges facing both urban and rural communities across the state. The conversation also explores what it will take to rebuild trust in government and why working people, regardless of race or background, have more in common than politicians often admit. From healthcare hubs and trade programs to voting rights and economic opportunity, this episode is a thoughtful discussion about leadership, service, and building a Georgia that works for everyone. 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 Subscribe to Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Atlanta's Most Trusted Street Reporter ft. Hood Anchor Ye | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 46

Atlanta has a new voice, and he is reporting straight from the streets. This week, Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear sit down with Hood Anchor Ye, the independent journalist who has built one of the city's fastest growing news platforms by showing up where traditional media often doesn't. From crime scenes and community stories to politics, youth programs, and the future of local journalism, Ye explains how a single viral video turned into a movement trusted by thousands of Atlantans. The conversation dives into Atlanta's reputation, the rise of independent media, First Amendment rights, community responsibility, and why Hood Anchor Ye believes the city remains one of the greatest places in America for Black opportunity. Along the way, he shares stories from his past, lessons learned from life in the streets, encounters with law enforcement, celebrity, entrepreneurship, and his vision for building a media network that reaches far beyond Atlanta. This is a conversation about purpose, trust, accountability, and what it means to tell the city's story from the inside. 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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

“The Empty Cup,” Always the Student ft. Courtney "Bear" Sills | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 45

In this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Ashley sit down with Bear, a behind the scenes force who helped shape Atlanta’s music industry from the ground up. From cutting hair in local barbershops to working alongside icons like OutKast, Bad Boy, and some of the biggest names in hip hop, Bear’s story is a masterclass in relationships, timing, and staying solid in a business that rarely rewards it. Bear breaks down how the barbershop became a gateway into the industry, why integrity and character matter more than talent, and what it really took to build artists like 112 from the ground up. The conversation moves through Atlanta’s rise, the reality of New York’s grind, and the lessons learned from being in rooms with legends like Biggie, Puff, and Eminem. They also get personal, diving into fatherhood, discipline, martial arts, and how Bear Strong Inc. is giving back to the next generation through health, wellness, and community work. This is a conversation about legacy, humility, and what it means to play your role at the highest level without needing the spotlight. For more information on Bear Strong, Inc, please visit www.BearStrongnp.org/ Follow Bear Strong, Inc on Instagram @bearstrongnpo 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 Subscribe to Killer Mike on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=KillerMikeGTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Untold Story of 2 Live Crew ft. Mr. Mixx | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 44

Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff sit down with Mr. Mixx, the architect behind the Miami bass sound and a founding force of 2 Live Crew, for one of the most important conversations about Southern hip hop you will hear. Mr. Mixx breaks down how a kid from California went from the military to building a sound that would define Miami and influence the entire South. He explains how the 808 became the foundation of bass music, how early hip hop wasn’t being archived, and why Miami’s role in shaping the culture has been overlooked for decades. From learning to DJ in the barracks to pressing records independently and moving crowds with raw energy, this is the real origin story of a movement. The episode goes deep into the rise of 2 Live Crew, their relationship with Luther Campbell, and the internal dynamics that shaped the group. Mr. Mixx speaks candidly about producing nearly all of their records, the business decisions that caused tension, and how the group navigated fame, controversy, and industry politics. They also revisit the First Amendment battles that changed music forever and exposed the hypocrisy in how America treats art, censorship, and Black expression. Mike connects the dots between Miami, Atlanta, New York, and the West Coast, highlighting how regional sounds collided to create modern hip hop. The conversation also dives into performance energy, the rush of live shows, and the spiritual exchange between artist and crowd . Mr. Mixx closes with a hard truth about today’s music industry, calling out streaming economics, the loss of artist ownership, and why younger creators are disconnected from the history that built the culture. This is not nostalgia. This is history from the source. 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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Atlanta Didn’t Follow the Game… We Built It ft. Devyne Stephens | Conversate with Killer Mikeep. 43

Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear sit down with Atlanta legend Devyne Stephens for a deep conversation on the real foundation of the city’s music culture. From skating rinks and dance crews to talent shows that shaped the sound, Devyne breaks down how Atlanta built its identity long before the industry ever paid attention. Devyne shares stories from growing up in the projects, navigating street life, and making the decision to choose purpose over destruction. He opens up about discovering Akon, working with artists like Usher and Bobby Brown, and even helping shape the early style and influence of figures like Puff Daddy. The conversation dives into Atlanta’s relationship with New York, the business behind music, and why the city’s culture has always been rooted in independence and creativity. This episode goes beyond music. It’s about ownership, leadership, and the hard truth of why Black success often struggles to stay unified. Devyne challenges the next generation to learn from failure, build real infrastructure, and stop repeating the same mistakes. It’s a powerful conversation on legacy, business, and what it truly means to give back to the culture that raised you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]