Stan Veuger's running gag, the "21 Greatest Conservative Rap Songs of All Time," is one of the few things on which the Free Beacon and the New Republic can mutually agree: It's contrived dreck that's co-opting hip-hop to fit into AEI policy. Perhaps it's the only thing we agree upon. It's like cats befriending dogs.
It is unknown whether Veuger even likes hip-hop or if this list is just one elaborate troll job, but I figure I can point him in the direction of a rapper with actual conservative bonafides: Killer Mike.
When Mike Bigga isn’t volunteering invaluable wisdom to Republicans, he’s taking to Twitter discussing gun owner rights in a country lacking any. In the midst of a tour across the pond, Killer Mike tweeted about a meeting with London youth.
Talking to a Kid from NW London he is telling me why he needs a GUN and how valuable the right to bear arms is.Crime is rampant in London
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) May 21, 2013
So these two Black kids are in awe that Americans own guns for preventive measures against own own govt shud it become tyrannical. — Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) May 21, 2013
The Decline of America, Example #74836: British teens knowing the Constitution better than 85 percent of Americans. Killer Mike (and these freedom loving British teens) understands that the Second Amendment is paramount to the American identity historically and in this country's fabric.
These British kids say bullshit u can't get a gun every can and most do. Two of his friends shot yesterday, there is Gun violence n the UK — Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) May 21, 2013
Want the truth about gun violence in England? Killa Kill getting the real from the kids out there in the streets. Youth finding Britain's strict gun control, the "panacea" to all violence, impotent? If people want guns, they'll damn well get them? Shocking.
These kids just said Americans are Crazy to wanna give up their Guns...lol. Wow this is a surreal convo.
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) May 21, 2013
Everyone other than Americans is dumbfounded that there is a movement in this country to actively restrict Americans' God-given rights and the Constitution.
@mc_friendly I own guns and I don't mind being "checked". I also belong 2 a group only 50 years into true full "freedoms" so I'm paranoid Ha
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) May 21, 2013
While you could make the case that most rappers believe in gun rights by how many get caught with them illegally, Killer Mike sides proudly with gun owners and gun rights advocates. His prospective is unique, rolling gun rights into civil rights.
@rynickris I'm to legit to quit I don't care.Check me just let me own what I own
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) May 21, 2013
Killa Kill is pro-background checks, but he ultimately wants full ownership to his property he's earned.
@rahbrine I believe that's what the added that part to the constitution n such..lol. No matter what law is passed I will own guns so um cool
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) May 21, 2013
Whatever legislation that the Left draws up to restrict guns that will ultimately flame out, Killer Mike is keeping his guns.
Killer Mike's detractors disregard Killa Kill's anti-Reagan stance, culminating in his scathing track titled after the 40th president, but everyone is entitled to their free opinion (see Amendment #1).
@freebeacon Conservative Web Publication "Approved" by Rapper Who Said He's "Happy Reagan Dead"
— Spencer Ackerman (@attackerman) April 24, 2013
If those marks out on Twitter actually paid attention to Killer Mike's comments in context pertaining to Obama's empty promises, in his discography and in interviews, they'd understand Killa Kill champions individual rights and responsibility.