Killer Mike Sweeps the Grammys with "Michael"| Cord Jefferson Unpacks "American Fiction"

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🗓️ 18 February 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Host Jordan Klepper chats with rapper Killer Mike about his recent sweep at the 2024 Grammys for his album "Michael," how working on this project brought him closer to God, and his efforts to encourage activists to take action in their communities. Plus, writer and director Cord Jefferson joins Klepper to discuss the success of his film, "American Fiction," and the power of leaning into art that makes us uncomfortable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	M TV's official challenge podcast is back for another season.
0:04.0	Season 39, Battle for a new champion!
0:07.0	Yes!
0:08.0	24 contenders will compete to win their first championship.
0:12.0	They know the battle, but not the victory. So every
0:14.4	week after the episode airs come hang with us as we break down all the challenges
0:19.1	and eliminations and of course get the inside scoop on all of the drama.
0:23.8	Listen to MTV's official challenge podcast
0:26.2	on the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcasts,
0:28.4	or wherever you get your podcast.
0:31.9	You're listening to Comedy Central. Welcome back to the Daily Show. My guest tonight is a Grammy Award
0:48.2	Winning rapper whose latest album is called Michael. Please welcome Killer
0:51.8	Mike. Sir, Congrats first on sweeping all of the major rap categories at the Grammys.
1:10.0	I'm sure you can't talk about what else happened there but but I did sweep
1:15.5	him like a new broom in your grandma's living room. That's what it's there
1:20.5	for. Grandma has it out to sweep up all those
1:22.5	Grammys.
1:23.5	Shouts out the Betty, man.
1:24.5	Rest the piece to my girl.
1:25.5	Well, I have to ask the big question though.
1:27.8	The big question everybody had after the Grammys.
1:30.9	Did Taylor snub Saline? Shouts out to Taylor, man.
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