The discography of American rapper Killer Mike (Michael Render) consists of six studio albums, five collaborative albums, and numerous mixtapes and singles. His career began in the early 2000s with appearances on Outkast projects, leading to a solo career and later the formation of the hip hop duo Run the Jewels.
Studio Albums
- Monster (2003): Released through Columbia Records, this debut album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200. It features the singles "Akshon (Yeah!)" and "A.D.I.D.A.S."
- I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind (2006): This project was released under Grind Time Official and SMC Recordings, marking his transition toward more independent releases.
- I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II (2008): A sequel to his 2006 album, it reached number 178 on the Billboard 200.
- PL3DGE (2011): Released through Grand Hustle and SMC Recordings, the album features guest appearances from artists such as T.I. and Young Jeezy.
- R.A.P. Music (2012): Produced entirely by El-P, this album received critical acclaim and established the creative partnership that would lead to the formation of Run the Jewels.
- Michael (2023): Released after an eleven-year hiatus from solo studio albums, this project won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
Collaborative Albums (Run the Jewels)
Collaborative projects with producer/rapper El-P under the name Run the Jewels:
- Run the Jewels (2013)
- Run the Jewels 2 (2014)
- Run the Jewels 3 (2016)
- RTJ4 (2020)
Mixtapes
Killer Mike has released several mixtapes, primarily under the Bang & Burn and The Underground EP titles, as well as the Sunday Morning Massacres series.
Notable Singles and Guest Appearances
Killer Mike gained initial recognition for his guest verse on the Outkast single "The Whole World" (2001), which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Other notable appearances include "Snappin' & Trappin'" on Outkast's Stankonia and "Poppin' Tags" on Jay-Z's The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse.
