Atlanta rapper Killer Mike meets with Governor Brian Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp met Wednesday in his ceremonial office with Atlanta rapper Killer Mike, a progressive activist whose real name is Micahel Render. Yes, you read that right.

The rapper, who was one of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' top supporters, said on Instagram the meeting was productive and that he was “welcomed with respect” by the Republican. Kemp boasted of the gathering on Twitter.

Render said goal was to encourage state leaders to work with more minority-owned business contractors.

“This state can with all its business interest can become an example of what a southern progressive economy can be,” he wrote. “This is the 1st of many real and frank conversations to be had.”

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