Killer Mike Reveals His Feelings Toward Travis Scott & His Fans

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 03: Killer Mike performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 03, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)
Mike formally addresses all of the backlash for his GRAMMY win over La Flame.

Even after six months after the 2024 GRAMMYs, Travis Scott and Killer Mike fans are still going at each other's necks. Of course, it has to do with the fact that one half of Run The Jewels took home Best Rap Album over UTOPIA. The Atlanta, Georgia native took home the award and multiple other categories thanks to his solo album in over a decade with MICHAEL. Many casual hip-hop fans (arguably a lot of La Flame fans) have been making jokes, saying things like "I still can't name one Killer Mike song". Others are straight furious due to how well Scott's fourth album performed overall. While the "Scientists & Engineers" MC did diss the hitmaker on his recent record, neither artist has really addressed how they feel about one another publicly.

That is until just a little bit ago when Killer Mike spoke to Complex about all of this commotion and the hate he's received. In summary, the veteran doesn't really have any ill will toward Scott. In fact, "As an artist, I deeply have reverence for Travis Scott, he’s amazing", Mike explained. But in that same breath, "I'm never going to think anybody deserves anything in front of me, especially when I put in my best", he added.

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Ultimately, artists are going to get criticized regardless of how great they think their own material is. Mike recognizes that, especially when it comes to this recent GRAMMY debate. "But a lot of [Scott's] fans, they don't like Mike now. And I have to accept that, that's fine". Mike essentially feels confident enough in his craft and notes how more emotionally resonant it is. "I listen to Travis and I jam, but man, does the record hit you like shedding tears when she won't let you see your child? When child support on your black a** for the mistakes you've made? That's what my music does. It's there for you. It's the blues baby. So I'm there... to speak to the whole human being".

What are your thoughts on Killer Mike responding to Travis Scott and his fans over the GRAMMY debate?Is it at least good to hear that he has love for Scott's art, or is that not enough? Do you this finally ends the chatter between each fanbase? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Killer Mike and Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
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