Killer Mike: Free Speech Lets Me Know My Enemy 

“Don’t let your college campuses become so one sided that you become masters you despise” I love this quote by Mike, every political side tends be behave the same

Listen to this man. You can’t know your enemies for you force them into hiding. You can’t know your friends if they’re afraid to tell you the truth.

Protect Killer Mike at any cost.

I'm 59, and a public speaker since 1988. Killer Mike is among the best I've ever heard.

This man is the REAL DEAL...I would vote for him in a heartbeat if he ever ran for political office!!

Thank you Killer Mike. I will never forget the day one of my coworkers interrupted a group gripe session where we were harping on one of our favorite targets. He said: "I think we're not listening." Calmly, quietly, because that's who my coworker was. Neither I or any of the rest of us changed that day but, for me, when I feel a rant starting, I try to ask myself "Am I listening"? As you might say, "Am I open to hearing?" Thank you again. I might actually try listening to so e rap music because of you and this speech.

Bravo Mike! This is a very important speech for so many Americans to hear.

I don't know how FIRE can ever top this, but if they can be smart and lucky enough to find another note speaker as eloquent and intelligent as Killer Mike, I am looking forward to next year's. That was just beautiful. And so damn American it made my heart swell.

"if we're not allowed to speak, we're not allowed to hear each other."

Killer Mike and I probably don't agree on much. But we agree fully and completely on the importance of the First Amendment and the vital necessity of protecting the speech, religion, and assembly rights of every single person on earth. As much as we may disagree, Killer Mike and I are one the same team.

Killer Mike is a national treasure

We live in a Feelings nation. Some feel they are superior to others. Some feel they are more deserving than others. Some feel they are above the law. Some feel they can rule over and subjugate others. Some feel they can tell others how to speak, when to breathe, live and raise their children. Some feel ALL others must worship within the same religion and pray to only their "god." Some feel their previous horrific actions, along with others history, accomplishments, culture, and humanity are erasable from existence. When some begin to think their feelings can revoke the human rights, life and livelihood of another, its no longer feelings. Its ego with an added narcissistic, abusive character trait. That is what created this nation and that's what leads it til this day.

Few humans can speak intelligence, whit and powerful facts like this man. He may actually be the only one living among us.

Standing ovation!! Killer Mike is really out here dropping heavy facts! Peace and love to all my brothers and sisters out there.

That was a great speech. Thank you, Killer Mike. And thanks to FIRE for the brilliant choice to choose him as their keynote speaker. Very glad to say I am a member.

That was absolutely brilliant and a pleasure to watch.

While still in the workforce, my father, a black man, approached a co-worker that constantly tried to justify his jokes about black people as not being racist. He told the man, "I would have far more respect for you as a man if you were brave enough to admit that you are a racist man". Know thy enemy and keep them close enough to be prepared when the attack is imminent, y'all.

There is not much else to say besides bless and keep preaching and practicing what you preach. Much luv. Peace.

Killer Mike for President! Thank you brother for all the things that you do.

Killer Mike has always been that dude. If I agree with him on a topic or not, he is a treasure

Very glad to have heard this patriot, a student of Mrs. Henderson!

Fantastic speech, well done Killer Mike!

Represent Mike. Truly one of the most humble personalities out there. He's most likely just as likeable a person in real life as he portrays to be in his interviews and public gatherings. Here! Here King!

Without free speech, all the wolves simply become wolves in sheep's clothing.

Killer Mike, killin’ the mic. I was always a fan but wow such a great speech.

One of the most entertaining/educating defenses of our Freedom of Speech I've ever watched.

Killer Mike is so eloquent and brilliant. I want more! I hope his voice and message are elevated to reach as many as possible.

As a white man I have a great respect for men like dr. King because they preached peace love and equality. They didn’t spew hatred and they didn’t cause division. And I like how killer mike wasn’t aiming at one party at or another and I like how he talked about that we all should stand up for our rights and to help one another guys like killer mike help heal division and hate and bring people together no matter race religion gender etc we need more guys like killer mike and dr king if we did the world would be a better place. Honestly both parties suck because politicians suck. If your a trump supporter or a democrat both need to talk and work together to create instead of destruction. Peace and love killer mike the world needs more people like you peace ☮️

It's beautiful to hear someone on the left be so passionate about free speech.. and say the Government should not be infringing on our freedom of speech. Thats awesome iv always loved Mike's music.. (and El-P) and to acknowledge we live in a Republic

What an amazing speech from an amazing human being. Respect.

Thank you Michael Render. You are truly an Inspiration.

holy shit. one of the greatest speeches EVER. well done.

Thank you Mike for the effort you put into this forceful and well considered speech; a lost art and we will be so much the worse for it. These words mean everything. Excellent, excellent job.

Killer Mike is a product of good upbringing responsibility and patriotism and a great person that tells the truth and not with emotions

"we live in a time when intelligent people are silenced so that stupid people won't be offended." ~tiffany cross

Thank you Killer Mike. We need your voice and we're listening.

He kept it real since his first album

Solid speech by Killer Mike. I can appreciate anyone taking action on behalf of their people and not just talking about it. My only constructive criticism about this address is the use of the word, HEAR. Brother @KillerMike hearing is simply detecting sound, but LISTENING is with intention and it’s an active process to give your attention. It involves not only the ears (like hearing does) but, LISTENING involves the mind and our ability to process and make sense of what we “hear” because we are actively “LISTENING.” #RESPECT #LOVE

This is the most important speech of this era. Authoritarians on both "sides " have been trying to roll back the bill of rights since the passing of the patriot act under Bush, and the continuation and strengthening of it under Obama and every president since.

It's not everyday you hear a speech that offends you one minute and inspires you in the next. Great stuff.

I had to send that quote about campuses becoming one sided to Evergreen State College!What a perfect quote.

We the people the ones that agree with this man..... We will rule the world... Regardless of race color or gender... The people 🎉

It's truly amazing, the power of a good teacher.

Inspired to stand up for all speech. Mike's reasoning is undeniable. Powerful, wow never heard anything like this!

Reading different comments disagreeing with his point, proves his point.

Thank you Killer Mike!! Love when you speak the truth so eloquently!!

Incredible speech. Thank you Mike + FIRE

Killer Mike for President !!!!!!!!!

13 minutes in....man this is powerful. I've never listened to Killer Mike, but he's got my attention.

This is who/what we need in a politician and even president

Love this man.... I've listened to a lot of his speeches on different subjects.... And as a white rural 🔫 loving Americans..... I want this MrFr on my team.....any day. Even if he hadn't made some of the sickest beats ever.....I'd still love him. I'd actually consider voting for him if he were to run for office...... Hint hint Mike (if you read this).

There are no teachers like Ms Ellis anymore.

If Mike had a church of any sort,I would go,this man means well

That speech got me subbed with FIRE! Thanks for sharing that - something that independent thinkers of all types can agree on.

Killer Mike, I liked you very much from many of your previous interviews and speeches I've heard you in before, but after listening to this brilliant speech by you today I have a much higher admiration and appreciation for Michael winder.

"If we are not allowed to speak, then we are not allowed to hear one another." 👏👏👏👏

Extraordinary. Inspirational. Gorgeous speech. 🙏🏽

i love killer mike.

Great speech! Classic.

The truth speaks volumes!

Killer Mike for president

This is my first time listening to killer mike, and I listen to what he had to say. I get it!

Killer Mike was a great speaker to have come in.

Brilliant, engaging, and of the truth. Learned a few quality quotes, and a new perspective to argue for. Well done, Sir.

I do not know much about Killer Mike at all, and have no idea whether I align with him on specific political matters but this talk is 100% accurate and I am 100% behind the remarks he has made here.

So amazed by this man!

Fantastic Speech by Mike. Yes I do like to know my enemy off top so I can address accordingly.

This is the first I've ever seen or heard of this guy!! I'm incredibly impressed!

Killer Mike is right.

Excellent job Killer Mike free thug

Great speech.💖🙏💯

I could listen to Micheal Render speak forever. I feel like a kid sitting on the floor in front of my nanny's recliner while she talk to me about any and everything, when I listen to him.

I believe in the end, our only allies will be our enemies balance will be created. So happy to hear this.

I'm really glad I discovered Killer Mike

Made my morning. Thank you.

Killer Mike is looking healthy, handsome and happy…. But most of all continuing to do the work for his people and for his country.

Thank you for posting this

Mike needs to run for president. Hed clean the floor with anyone

I absolutely love this brother 💯

This gave me chills at multiple points. What a brilliant speech!

This was fantastic. Thank you.

Hard FACTS

Thank you! Excellent speech from a really FREE MAN. Killer Mike has my respect and admiration.

Killer Mike killed it. (Bring back civics in education! Along with Mrs. Henderson types!)

Love to hear Killer Mike

Killer Mike plz keep being 💯

Preach brother!!!

13:35 Needed to be heard.

Talented and intelligent. Great speech

The best speakers are great thinkers. This was very well thought out and beautifully spoken. At a time when some much is unclear, we needed to be reminded of who we are and where we stand . United . Thank you Killer.

Respect!!! Thank you!!!

Thank You Mike! For your work in the trenches!

I don't know who he is, but I really like what he said. I respect him. I'm glad he had a teacher that affected him in such a profound way. I agree with his view on speach 100%. I am concidered a white right wing extremist Trump supporter, but I love this man like a brother. This gives me so much promise & hope. God bless this guy.

TY for the VIDEO 🙂

Wow! Inspired! 🔥❤️

Wow!!! Just WOW!

I’m taking his advice….getting involved in local sh*t….tag, you’re it! Don’t let his words fall on deaf ears, y’all!! Let’s do it!

Entertaining! - Enlightening! - Poignant! One of the best speeches I’ve heard in a long time.

Absolutely incredible speech. 💜

Eloquent, intelligent, and honest.