Smugglers & Scholars - Song by Kneecap featuring Killer Mike

BY Alexander Cole Published on May 27, 2026

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Kneecap have teamed up with Killer Mike for a remix of their song "Smugglers & Scholars," off their new "Fenian" Deluxe.

Kneecap is an Irish hip-hop group that has been garnering headlines across the world for its staunch political stances. They have put their careers on the line for what's right, and this has resonated with the fans. A couple of weeks back, the group put out its Deluxe album, FENIAN. On this project is a remix of the track "Smugglers & Scholars," this time with Killer Mike. The song contains some futuristic production, which is then matched up with some fast flows and wordplay with lyrics that are very clearly politically charged. From there, Killer Mike comes in with a solid performance, which shows how the MC's still got it.

Release Date: May 5, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Fenian (Deluxe)

Quotable Lyrics from Smugglers & Scholars

Smugglers and scholars
Getting guns with Amеrican dollars
Did it before do it again no bother
Don't need your hеlp with internal matters

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!