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Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

Description: Grammy-winning rapper Killer Mike uses his fame to serve as an activist, hoping to bring to light and confront important social issues, especially those that impact the black community. On "Trigger Warning," Killer Mike -- whose real name is Michael Render -- examines cultural taboos and allows viewers to examine the "what ifs" and "why nots" that limit how people operate in the world. The show explores the human condition using nontraditional approaches, some of which not everyone will agree with. Killer Mike describes the show as "if an anarchist determined the status quo."
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Year Released: 2019
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: January 18, 2019
Network: Netflix
Genre: Television documentary
Cast: Mario Avani
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