Run the Jewels interview (2017): Donald Trump's meeting with Kanye West, Bernie Sanders and UK grime

The hip-hop duo, Killer Mike and El P, take time out from touring to talk about music, race, politics and Trump. Subscribe for more: bit.ly/LtASif.

[@bsparks]

Classy, articulate and well-educated artists. The world needs more people like these two.

[@bsparks]

I meant the world needs more people who are articulate and well-educated/ well-read. I wasn't strictly referring to artists.

[@zeon_cipher5799]

well yea they are 40+ any good rapper or artist that are 40+ are like this, only young rappers aren't like that.

[@thomasbowker518]

Agreed! :)

[@Dylan_ispeeing]

Mike "We know we're from different races" Elp "what?"

[@SkeletKasket]

Does dad know?

[@fullmetalsnowflake2508]

in El-P's head he's like "I spent 10 years hauling ass trying to run Def Jux, dealing with Megalah's bullshit and I could have just been a lawyer or a cop this whole time?! FUCK"

[@Edit12332]

@@SkeletKasket DOES MOM EVEN KNOW?

[@kida4313]

It's the sunglasses.

[@rhinoqu420]

These guys are straight up role models, they make amazing music and are some of the best people in music these days. We need more people like them.

[@Cram3rMKE]

"...maybe that's why me and Mike get along."

[@Jay-rg3ed]

... not from the same part of town, but we both hear the same sound coming.

[@Clockles87]

I came here to say that. Good shit, man lol

[@aboredwintermonth2530]

It sounds like war and it breaks our hearts

[@baseboardmatt]

Brad Cramer we just think alike, can't stop High5'in

[@eseterik78]

They can't stop high fiving!

[@flyingpirahna1680]

Killer Mike might be one of the smartest dudes in the music industry. I love listening to him just...talk. He has so much wisdom on life and love and just being a good person.

[@doublethomas8415]

This.

[@CapytanCrimp]

god i love killer mike and el-p so much. why? because they feed the village.

[@ducklicker1484]

how was this not the most upvoted comment here?

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

So these guys just came up on one of my random playlist type things, and I said to my friend That this guy sounds just like killer mike. Funny to finally see that it actually was him. Hah.

[@DJSOUNDWAVE]

23Locks I’m the same way man. My phone background is currently Bernie and Killa Mike

[@FredBF1]

-tag team of the century -give the reporter a break, she's doing a good job explaining RTJ to an non-hip hop audience, also her research is solid -humor is an ally -truth lives in humor RTJ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@fred_bf]

fanboy alert

[@rogermacbain]

more like fuck boi

[@FredBF1]

Kevin Toombs I understand what you mean, but the goal of this question is too get the guys talking about these issues that she knows matter to them. And again, get them to express their views to a larger audience. She knows where they stand; she wants them to explain that to the people watching in the UK. Also, I'd be curious to know your opinion on my own RTJ interviews. Circa 2015. Check it.

[@ultralightmeme8972]

Agreed 4rest, not every interview has to be a Nardwuar interview where the interviewer asks what their babysitter's license plate was in 4th grade. Interviews and other sources overlap sometimes, whatever

[@animelytical8354]

+4rest spot on. I've seen American interviewers like to make it about them. This is a lot better. Knowing how to set the stage for them to talk about themselves and later, their views with her questions.

[@MasterVsStudent]

It appears to me that none of the comments so far have mentioned just how classy RTJ were in this interview to meet all of the reporters (potentially loaded) questions with their honest message. These guys are so raw that they know exactly where they stand on the issues they care about. And of course, just spreading their brand of love as per usual!

[@MisterButterfingers]

Tom Smith This is so true. They are grown ass adults, and show it.

[@GrindBass86]

Maybe she understood who she was talking to a bit and knew how to ask questions which they could elaborate on the way they want to. They didn't seem uncomfortable at all during this interview, and actually seemed excited to be able to talk and elaborate on some things freely without the interviewer butting in all the time.

[@AwesomePhilly]

True Friendship at 5:35

[@donemiofficial]

synchronized

[@richpleh8695]

Bruhh

[@y.e.a.h5634]

👉🤛

[@hollyh1969]

I love this band, highly talented....I'm 47...a mother of four, these dudes get it. I love this band.

[@thesmartestidiot8707]

hollyh1969 duo*

[@AlCasu1888]

A band is defined as a company of people, two people can be a band

[@AlCasu1888]

I'm 40, a father of 2. I hope you and your family are healthy and happy and I absolutely love rtj

[@Blackprojex]

@@AlCasu1888 A band is a group of individuals who play instruments. This is a rap group.

[@CrystalPistal99]

I love how Mike kept taking the interviewers "in the US" questions and letting her know these issues are happening around the world and it's a bigger problem than just in the states.

[@GreenKidGreenKid]

El p and killer Mike are like two fundamental elements of hip-hop, personified.. social consciousness, and just straight up New York-cool

[@shillbill1299]

Green Kid And Killer Mike's from Atlanta

[@GreenKidGreenKid]

shillbill1299 what's your point? that makes him NOT socially conscious?

[@shillbill1299]

Nah bruh just saying that Killer Mike do have a lil NY vibe even though from lives and breathes ATL all day. Trust me Mike's social consciousness is one of the main reasons why I'm a fan...and I've been following El-P since his Company Flow/Rawkus Records days.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

lol but Killer Mike is from ATL so it's really A New York meets the South cool

[@MrVonkliest]

"I just want people to know they're born free." Amen.

[@gmb7200]

These guys are so great. Awesome people incredible music

[@adamg4462]

El-P is wearing his RTJ pins so tilted he actually walks with a hunch

[@dramaskrybe]

11:05 to 12:15 - so astute, so perceptive, so necessary. why don't these guys have a larger platform?

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

well because to be perfectly honest the average person doesn't care about any issues they just wanna hear a song with a nice beat and watch girls shake their ass lol. I don't want to be one of those guys whos like "everyones dumb but me... all music nowadays is crap" but its kinda true theres so much dumb shit going in the world nowadays its like an epidemic lol.

[@benvarney]

These guys are fucking legends

[@dustybeijing]

When I first heard Funcrucher Plus all those years ago ("I don't try to be different, I _am,_ so inevitably my style will survive when your now turns to then") I did not envision seeing El Producto interviewed on Channel 4 News about President _Donald Trump..._

[@Clockles87]

These are what Role Models look like

[@DNBon.an808]

Your friendship is one of the biggest reasons me and my wife love you guys so much. Best duo ever. Straight up genius.

[@nickadams8952]

Please check if the statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus is missing because it appears to be hanging around the neck of Killer Mike

[@avalynn1419]

Nick Adams I think this particular statue was from Paris, but Killer Mike may have misspoke.

[@br.2474]

good for you interviewer for keeping up with these two - this would not be an easy interview but it must also have been incredibly rewarding and memorable

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

these guys are great

[@hubmastomas3836]

I love these guys

[@TakeAsNeeded4Pain]

Why can't more people think like these two guys?

[@BenKloos]

Killer Mike 2020

[@m4rci444]

"Truth lives in humor."

[@MrMoviemakertom]

I don't know why I got a notification for this, but thank god I did!

[@toadslayer72]

As usual, these two represent themselves effortlessly. Everyone is commenting on how classy and whatnot they are but I think it has more to do with them just being smart to begin with and also being older. Perspective reigns as you age. I love how this vid ends with what EL says too.

[@bvsteel]

first cd I've bought in I honestly couldn't say how long. At least 10 years.

[@bruceleeroyshownuff9210]

These guys have been in the rap game for over 20 years. This group might be kinda new, but they both have been making music for awhile.

[@dannystumpf321]

Yo these guys are a lot brighter than I thought much respect

[@Fexone718]

great interview !

[@ajriney6955]

How can you thumbs down this?!?!?!

[@staciedonnell3964]

I couldn't love these 2 more

[@RepairtheBreach5812]

Love these guys! If it wasn't for the Black Panther trailer I probably would have never discovered them. I watch them daily now.

[@mcknight1043]

There are so many comments about being mad about comments that are nagging about the interviewer that I don't even see comments that are nagging on the interviewer.

[@High_Lord_Of_Terra]

I love the business model too, if you're good people will pay you. I've downloaded all their albums for free but have been to two shows and bought merchandise.

[@quintinburnett229]

run the jewels 👊👈

[@arey17859]

*👉🤛

[@hadawaco]

I listen to the RTJ3 album on youtube, I enjoyed it that much I bought it to listen on the go without being connected to the internet, I support artists I love and artists who love their followers back, I discovered these two literally last week and I'm a a fan already, they are a breath of fresh air frankly. Keep doing what you're doing RTJ because I'm here for the long run.

[@jphorgan1507]

Great interview

[@seekluv]

Killer Mike's talking is rap. That's how good he is. Love these two. American Idols.

[@dabadc]

"...she said, 'Don't cuss yo mama gotdamnit.' then threw a dinner plate." LOL!

[@HeatleyBros]

I've been a fan of Killer Mike for his political activism but I"m waaay late to Run The Jewels... but damn these guys might be my favorite group after hearing RTJ 4, time to go back and digest their discography.

[@visheshrao5629]

Run The Jewels is the best thing which ever happened to music in the present times, we need more artists like them out there! I share the vision to see the world move towards more equal and liberal state and people like Killer Mike and El-P give me hope! It would have been so much better a world if we were exposed to art, music, literature etc. more than the daily tiring day-to-day schedules, on this note I do agree with the message for 'Robots-for-all'(unless they go SkyNet mode)! Love from India!

[@majjmahal8839]

Everyone here is arguing and fighting giving mean and hurtful opinions for no reason and I'm like, “Did y'all see mikes chain!. That angel is sic-wit-it.” I appreciate RTJ and their brilliance in both music and interviews.

[@stuartthat30atgmail88]

Word. Much love fellaz. Salute. I hope.

[@dellpaul78]

Your ability to express "A" political views in this interview is inspiring in a time when "they want to divide us by red and blue. Been loving ya'll's work since the 20th century. Keep up the good work men. Your on the cutting edge, sadly mostly alone.

[@xY3SHUAx]

killer mike is easily my favorite rapper to watch in interviews

[@theaspiration]

The guy is wildly intelligent. I could listen to him talk about life in general for hours. EL-P too. I'm not a big hiphop fan, more punk rock, but these guys are so addictingly good, if you dont like them then you're deaf in one way or a other.

[@Zoza15]

I really appreciate these guys, quite rare if you ask me...

[@samanthafreeland5732]

these guys are amazing

[@cpi23]

only issue I have is why the interviewer uses an exclusively different mic for her questions? it makes her sound like her takes were edited in later due to the different noise+reverb

[@carlmasondrums]

such a good answer to that first question!

[@emmamccandless3612]

does anyone know whats up with all the volcom?

[@sidekick8211]

Thank you EL-P for the cold vein

[@islanddreams4805]

Best rap duo ever.

[@charlienorthover1702]

Eric B and Rakim done xD

[@MartinfdeZ81]

So glad for this guys, actually best hip hop band nowadays

[@AdamRThomasMusic]

mike just has the perfect voice for rap plus he's so knowledgable and articulate. el-p is such a talented producer too. went to an RTJ show last year in london and it was brilliant

[@eerrrrrrfolks]

God bless these two

[@rayharland8592]

To show how close and connected these 2 are with each other watch a 335 till 340 they both get a itch in the exact same spot at the exact same time lol

[@big_dad9465]

Does a transcript of this exist?

[@ekphrasticmeatie]

Hey is Killer Mike representing Nike of Samothrace???

[@4Deadserious]

"Wait til the robots..." Damn El-P and my dude Yang are on the same wavelength

[@CmdrHahn]

i wish killer mike was my trig teacher, damn man, could listen to that dudes voice all day lol

[@ericshowsmusic]

This held up well

[@starvictim9516]

Killer Mike just cried before the video but they were running out of time for the tears to go away

[@HIareUmad]

can anyone ID el's sunglasses?

[@reddragon0624]

I could watch a two hour video of these guys just shooting the breeze

[@kolomgorov]

Mike is really speaking to my values big time!

[@assad5260]

killer mike is so eloquent i never would have guessed (even though his lyrics are obv dope too)

[@leotrollstoy2351]

Killer Mike is entrancing when he speaks.

[@sgtchewy]

El-P has ducktales happening in the back in this one.

[@gayleralan]

These guys give me hope in humanity. Love their music....that aside, the reporter is gorgeous!

[@chimpchimperton]

Preach brothers!

[@malicemage7447]

Real question, are they sponsored by Volcom or something?

[@Milk255]

Holy shit Killer Mike is a genius.

[@High_Lord_Of_Terra]

All of the greatest 'conscious hip hop' contains huge elements of humour, just look at Public Enemy and Flava Flav.

[@codywasabi]

friendship goals

[@blearmy]

Killer Mike 2020!!!!!!!!

[@adamgardiner5869]

RTJ, kings, artists, orators, activists ...these guys r some of the best examples of the power of hip hop culture and those who love it. Respect.

[@channelgong]

El with the perfect final words.

[@greyetch]

I'll sum it up: "we just think alike, we can't stop high-fiving"

[@dougfrench9588]

BARS

[@nxbis]

Yo who tf is giving this reporter shit? She did a fine job. Asked question. Listen. Y'all need to chill.

[@Xeon979]

Difference makes us Stronger :-)

[@triggerhapp0990]

Mike is one of the most smartest politically minded person I’ve ever heard. Love hearing him speak.

[@cdawg5104]

weird questions but great answers

[@sourbeard]

Preach Mike.

[@YG-qg1hs]

I hope everyone watching this realises that this is how it should be always

[@hyeary1]

Why does the reporter look like she was recorded at a different time with different film in a different light?

[@MikeyHazel13]

When Killer Mike said truth lives in humor my brain said "I'm just playing! But all good jokes contain true shit!" RTJ. Cole Mashup!

[@JohnSmith-nz1vj]

Damn. That's some slick entryism right there.

[@JLPuffums]

You're fucking your life up big time if you're not heavily into RTJ.

[@BucksBe]

Just when I think I can't like these dudes any more... El-P and Killer Mike validate Bill Hicks as one of the greats! 🙌

[@Rosstacular]

5:35 oh my god

[@arki_mau]

The A-Team of Hip Hop

[@philtronnn]

“Why do we even need to be working. We should all just be chillin’”, “Robots for everybody”. I fucking love this thought process.

[@Tenorcapacity121]

RTJ was already really fucking dope, and then Bill Hicks got brought up and I geeked.

[@alexandermedeiros7682]

a shout out to bill hicks!!

[@bazookatooth2206]

I want to see a collab with RTJ and HMM