Run The Jewels rapper Killer Mike has responded to allegations he made ‘sexist’ comments at a Bernie Sanders rally.
Killer Mike has been credited for his political motivations and public stance, previously speaking out as an advocate of Bernie Sanders and a supporter and campaigner.
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After a performance and during his speech at the rally in Atlanta yesterday (16 February) he quoted activist Jane Elliott: “Jane said, ‘Michael, a uterus doesn’t qualify you to be president of the United States. You have to have policy that’s reflective of social justice.” He spoke in response to recent comments made by Madeline Albright, who said that women should vote for Clinton because of her gender.
Brad Woodhouse, a campaigner for the Hilary Clinton camp, claimed that Mike’s comments were ‘sexist bullshit’ on his Twitter feed.
Like their hasn't been enough sexist bullshit on this campaign – now this from @BernieSanders camp. https://t.co/3Uq36QQAat
— Brad Woodhouse (@woodhouseb) February 17, 2016
Mike responded to claims of “sexist bullshit” with a series of updates on Twitter that stated the female politicians that the rapper supports.
So Women are being told to not vote Hillary is sex betrayal & Becuz another progressive woman says something disagreeing I'm sexist. Lmfao
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 17, 2016
I wud gladly see Any one who can lead this country on behalf of the worker lead. Cynthia McKinney, Elizabeth Warren, Connie Rice. I'm ready
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 17, 2016
But i don't and never will Hate or think less of woman. Sen. Nina Turner is my Next Great Political Champ but I'm sorry No HRC for me.
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 17, 2016
The rapper interviewed the Democratic hopeful in a six part video series in November 2015. Watch the six videos in a single playlist via YouTube, below, or click through to Killer Mike’s channel to view the individual sections:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries&list=PLkRT6sInhvHVb96gl-uxn2LxBqEL4Iv9A