Conversate with Killer Mike

On this episode, Teddy Swims joins Killer Mike and Bear for a wide ranging, deeply personal conversation about soul, survival, faith, fatherhood, and finding your voice. Teddy opens up about growing up in Georgia, discovering music through church and theater, and how heartbreak, addiction, and vulnerability shaped his sound. Killer Mike connects the dots between gospel, blues, hip hop, and Souther...

On this episode of Conversate, Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear sit down with two of the most important architects in music history, Sleepy Brown and Ray Murray of Organized Noise. This conversation goes far beyond hit records. Sleepy and Ray break down how Atlanta developed its own sound by blending soul, funk, live instrumentation, and hip hop when the city was still considered an outsider...

In this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike sits down with Bear and legendary criminal defense attorneys Marc Wasserman and Craig Wasserman, better known as the Pot Brothers at Law, for one of the most important conversations you can have about your rights. What starts with the now-iconic phrase “Shut the F*** Up” turns into a deep, practical breakdown of how police encounters real...

The crew closes out the year the only way they know how with honesty, humor, reflection, and real conversation. Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear sit down for a wide ranging year end wrap up that touches politics, culture, fatherhood, mental health, Atlanta culture, and the moments that defined their year both on and off the mic. From powerful reflections on fatherhood and legacy to conversat...

Killer Mike sits down with AD and Pun for a wide ranging conversation about ownership, culture, comedy, and responsibility in the podcast era. Joined by Bear, the group breaks down how real friendships and lived experience translate on camera, why protecting the culture matters more than chasing clicks, and how turning chaos into content can be both profitable and purposeful. From West Coast polit...

Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, Bear, and Country Boi Mike settle in for a wide ranging, unfiltered conversation that moves effortlessly from laughter to life lessons. The crew reacts to listener comments, debates motivation and self improvement, and reflects on the moments that force people to either stay stuck or level up. Country Boi Mike brings perspective from small town Georgia and the leap in...

In this powerful episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Los Angeles storyteller and cultural disruptor Glasses Malone sits down with Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear for a masterclass in truth telling. Together they break down the art of narrative control, the real history behind West Coast culture, the morality of the streets, the legacy of Tupac, and how misunderstood moments in hip hop s...

Akbar Pray is a Newark native whose life spans the worlds of addiction, organized crime, and profound personal transformation. Known in his early years for his intelligence and ability to organize people, he became a major figure in the drug economy before being sentenced to life in federal prison. Inside, he rebuilt his purpose by teaching financial literacy, public speaking, and leadership to yo...

Killer Mike sits down with the Birdman himself, Tony Hawk, for a powerful, funny, and surprisingly emotional conversation about grit, reinvention, and the culture that shaped them both. With Bear and Cutmaster Swiff in the mix, they dig into Tony’s childhood as an outsider, getting bullied for skating, finding identity at the skate park, the birth of skate culture, and what it really took to becom...

Grandmaster Sijo Muhammad joins Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear for one of the most profound conversations ever held at the table. Sijo takes the crew through his incredible journey, from surviving sharecropping in Mississippi to forging the Black Karate Federation and training with legends like Bruce Lee and Dan Inosanto. He breaks down the science of fighting, the discipline that shapes t...

In this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff recap an unforgettable weekend as OutKast is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From the electric energy in the room to the stories that didn’t make it to TV, the crew gives you a raw, inside look at how Atlanta showed up and showed out on music’s biggest stage. They talk about Doja Cat’s viral perfor...

In this exclusive episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike sits down with his brother, mentor, and one half of the greatest rap duo of all time, Big Boi of OutKast, just days before their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joined by Bear and Cutmaster Swiff, the crew celebrates the legacy of OutKast, the birth of the Dungeon Family, and how two kids from Tri Cities High help...

In this powerful episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, the table welcomes legendary manager and industry veteran Michael “Blue” Williams — the man who helped shape the careers of Outkast, Monica, Jodeci, and more. Blue takes us from his Bronx roots on Sedgwick Avenue, the birthplace of hip hop, to managing some of Atlanta’s most iconic acts. Together with Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff,...

Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear sit down for a raw, no-guest conversation that hits everything from talent versus attention to church, social media, and what real work ethic means in a world obsessed with clout. From reflections on D’Angelo and Michael Jackson to Floyd Mayweather, Chris Brown, and the grind behind greatness, the trio debates whether exposure matters more than skill—and why...

In this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, the table welcomes Atlanta icon KP the Great — producer, DJ, and cultural architect whose fingerprints are all over the sound of the South. From Outkast and Goodie Mob to TLC and LaFace Records, KP breaks down how Atlanta built its music empire from the skating rinks and talent shows to the global stage. Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear dig int...

Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, Bear, and Big Gipp sit down for a raw and powerful conversation about legacy, manhood, and the roots of Atlanta’s soul. From Goodie Mob’s origins and the Dungeon Family’s rise to stories of struggle, fatherhood, and business moves, Gipp opens up like never before. The crew dives deep into the lessons of self-reliance, Southern pride, and the hard-earned wisdom that sh...

When Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff sit down with Moetown Lee, the talk turns to why Atlanta still moves the culture. They dive deep into the story of One Musicfest, the artists that defined their lives, and why music is more than a business — it’s a calling. A powerful conversation on love, art, and legacy from four men who live it. Subscribe to Conversate with Killer Mike on YouTube: htt...

Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff are back at the table, catching up after the Club Shay Shay whirlwind. Mike opens up about what he learned from that viral moment and the importance of owning your words. From there, the crew dives into real Atlanta history — strip club culture and how hip hop shaped their lives. Swiff takes it home with never-before-heard stories about his early days as a DJ...

Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff sit down for a no-filter catch-up that starts with Killer Mike reflecting on his viral Club Shay Shay interview and his public apology. What follows is a free-flowing, brutally honest conversation about growth, marriage, manhood, and fame. The trio touches everything from Deion Sanders and Kobe Bryant to raising softer kids in a harder world, learning humilit...

Killer Mike, Dr. Ed Garnes, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff open up about therapy in the Black community—breaking stigma, embracing vulnerability, and reframing mental health through a lens of Black psychology. From the power of tough love and mentorship to the importance of HBCUs and spiritual grounding, the conversation explores how therapy can become a tool for healing, growth, and redefining masculi...

Killer Mike sits with DJ Hed along with Bear and Cutmaster Swiff for a conversation about Los Angeles, hip hop, and community. They talk about gentrification and the changing face of the city, the unity of Black and Brown people, and how culture and economics collide in LA. DJ Hed shares stories from hosting the BET Hip Hop Award cyphers, the rise of women in rap, and the importance of keeping reg...

Killer Mike sits down with Cutmaster Swiff, Bear, and BlackOwned C-Bone for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about friendship, loyalty, and growth. From early days on stage to building brands and families, they revisit the highs and lows of brotherhood—tour stories, clashes, reconciliations, and the lessons that came with them. At the heart of it all is virtue: the idea that true frien...

On this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Mike sits down with his childhood friend Sleep, joined at the table by Bear and Cutmaster Swiff. What unfolds is a deep, funny, and heartfelt conversation about brotherhood, growing up on the Westside of Atlanta, and the bond that shaped Killer Mike long before fame. From summer camp dice games to bike rides and teenage mischief, Mike and Sleep revis...

On this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike sits down with Vic Mensa for a raw and layered conversation about guns, violence in Chicago, and the complexity of community survival. With Bear and Cutmaster Swiff at the table, the discussion moves from the politics of the Second Amendment to the lived realities of Chicago’s streets, the hope for community investment, and the prison con...

Welcome to the very first episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, where Killer Mike and his co-host Cutmaster Swiff dive into unfiltered conversation and unapologetic humor. Joined by guests Courtney “Bear” Sills and Gerrad Davis, they cover everything from coconut oil and growing up in the South to scams, stepdads, RV life, and why Mike thinks Black people should give up crime altogether. It’s a...