Killer Mike has spent the last several days defending himself on social media. The rapper/entrepreneur had a particular gripe with MSNBC political contributor Dr. Jason Johnson.
“[Someone] tell this LIAR, I am NOT a Trump surrogate. It takes an evil amount of willful ignorance and arrogance to lie like this to the people. Shame on [you], liar,” Killer Mike tweeted about Jason Johnson on Saturday (February 24).
The 4x-Grammy Award winner continued, “Whoever raised [you] to lie [should] be ashamed. Have [a] good day, y’all. Stand on truth even in disagreement. Don’t LIE.”
After Jason Johnson got tagged in another Killer Mike tweet, the Morgan State University professor responded to the Hip-Hop recording artist. Johnson wrote, “Hey @KillerMike I did not call you a Trump surrogate this morning. Go back and actually watch the clip. Happy to talk this out directly anytime.”
Some 1 tell this LIAR, I am NOT a Trump surrogate. It takes an evil amount of willful ignorance and arrogance to lie like this to the people. Shame on U, Liar. 🤥 Whoever raised u to Lie shud be ashamed. Have good day ya'll. Stand on truth even in disagreement. Don't LIE😉😅 pic.twitter.com/4dZLORVgQB
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 24, 2024
Hey @KillerMike I did not call you a Trump surrogate this morning. Go back and actually watch the clip. Happy to talk this out directly anytime….. https://t.co/DWEykYiQBc
— Dr. Jason Johnson (@DrJasonJohnson) February 25, 2024
Killer Mike Previously Endorsed Bernie Sanders & Jason Johnson Criticized Sanders Supporters
Killer Mike then went on a multi-tweet diatribe directed at Jason Johnson and other social media users. In one instance, Mike quote-tweeted Johnson with a message asking to be left out of conversations about the 2024 presidential contest.
“I watched,” he said. “You put my name [too] close [to] the ‘Trump surrogate.’ Those who don’t like me can/will use that to slander me. Those who don’t understand will assume the worst. I simply ask don’t put me in that name or this race in that way. Love & Respect. I am always welcome to speak.”
In addition, Killer Mike repeatedly reposted a clip of Johnson discussing him and Donald Trump on MSNBC. The video featured Johnson saying, “Donald Trump, Killer Mike, any of his surrogates, any rapper he got out of jail… it’s about keeping people home [from the election polls].”
Killer Mike endorsed Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2016 and 2020 Democratic primaries. Sanders lost both races. Dr. Jason Johnson has been a critic of the Sanders campaign. In 2020, the University of Virginia graduate caught heat for his remarks about Black women backing Sanders.
I watched. U put my name to close the "trump surrogate" those who don't like me can/will use that to slander me. Those who don't understand will assume the worst. I simply ask don't put me in that name or this race in that way. Love & Respect. I am always welcome to speak. https://t.co/xwmZ9t5f2j
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 25, 2024
Nope. I aint gone let ya lie, now! 😂😂😅 Even if by accident cuz Doc ain't corrected his self with a "My Bad", dog. 🤷🏽♂️ 😁 https://t.co/TfE4C0r6MY pic.twitter.com/9woCtOx5KI
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 25, 2024
We all get it wrong but I ask that people do what i did when I f'd up and put my foot in my mouth. I hit @JoyAnnReid and said "My Bad" and on TV. She granted me Grace. My Real friend gave me Donkey of the day cuz real homies will be truthful and laff with and at U. 🤣😂🤣 https://t.co/1DUhCLTGuJ
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 25, 2024
I'on be 🧢'N. I be about Rap'N and someone will hit me and Say "Kill, Look what's Happening". Same ole folks talking all tired and along comes a new guy with brand new lies. https://t.co/MKjavqkCn8 pic.twitter.com/dpGcODOTr3
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 25, 2024
