Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

Social experiment series tackling racial disparities

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About Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

Released: 2019

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Killer Mike

About Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

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About

Trigger Warning with Killer Mike is a social and cultural documentary series that premiered on Netflix in 2019. Hosted by rapper and activist Killer Mike, the show explores various social, economic, and cultural issues in the United States. The series features episodes where Killer Mike proposes and dispenses unorthodox solutions to controversial problems. Each episode tackles a different topic, such as education, religion, and the black economy, and aims to challenge conventional wisdom and start conversations about the underlying issues. Throughout the series, Killer Mike employs his unique blend of humor, wit, and passion to engage viewers and encourage them to think critically about the world around them. The show combines documentary-style interviews, on-the-ground investigations, and comedy sketches to provide a thought-provoking and entertaining viewing experience.

Making / Production

Trigger Warning with Killer Mike was produced by Embassy Row and executively produced by Killer Mike himself, alongside Chris Sheridan, Alex Blagg, Vernon Chatman, and Danielle Alexander. The series was inspired by Killer Mike's desire to address pressing social issues and propose alternative solutions. Filming took place across various locations in the United States, including Killer Mike's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The show employs a combination of traditional documentary techniques and creative storytelling methods to engage viewers, provoke thought, and entertain.

Actors

  • Killer Mike - Host and main protagonist of the show. He brings his charisma, knowledge, and unique perspective to each episode as he explores different social issues and proposes unconventional solutions.
  • Guests - Each episode features a variety of guests, including experts, activists, and everyday individuals who offer their insights and perspectives on the topics being discussed.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The show's title, "Trigger Warning," refers to the common practice of alerting people to potentially distressing or offensive content. It reflects Killer Mike's intention to challenge viewers and start uncomfortable conversations.
  • The series features a diverse range of topics, including education, religion, capitalism, and racial inequality, aiming to provoke thought on societal issues.
  • Each episode of the show presents Killer Mike's experiments and explores how his proposed solutions might unfold in reality.

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Quotes

  • "I plan to end the show with me lighting myself on fire, outside of a very famous building in Atlanta, so that everyone knows what I think about the insulin crisis." - Killer Mike
  • "We make entrepreneurs by cutting healthy checks to people who have ideas. We don't make entrepreneurs by just printing more Black and Brown faces on Forbes." - Killer Mike

Music, Soundtrack

The series features a diverse soundtrack that complements the themes and tone of each episode. The music includes a mix of Killer Mike's own songs, as well as tracks from various artists that align with the show's messages and atmosphere. The soundtrack helps enhance the viewing experience and adds another layer to the storytelling.