US protests: Who is Killer Mike?

Killer Mike made headlines after an emotional speech in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. Protests and rioting in cities across the US followed.

In Atlanta, at the height of the demonstrations, the rapper Killer Mike - the son of an Atlanta policeman - addressed protesters calling for calm and urging them to go home. His speech went viral around the world.

We look at his life and career, hearing from close friends, community activists and the rapper's manager, to find out what led to his impassioned, and at times tearful, plea for peace.

Full Profile documentary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000jszq

Видео US protests: Who is Killer Mike? канала BBC Radio 4