Today we’ve got a very special Hindsight episode that revisits the themes explored in our "Filthy Slime" episodes (Parts 1 & 2). We’re delighted to be joined by living legend and recent Grammy winner Killer Mike. He discusses his view of "rap on trial" and the complex relationship between art, crime, and life for young people in some of America’s toughest neighborhoods.We also explore the legend of Stack Lee – AKA Stagger Lee – and the hundreds of songs and performances inspired by his most infamous crime. Writer, poet, and Washburn University professor Eric McHenry explains why this story continues to resonate more than a century after the notorious saloon murder.As a new show, we’re still experimenting with different formats to tell stories and explore ideas. We’d love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to <a href="mailto:hello@reflector.show">hello@reflector.show</a> with your thoughts, questions, and story suggestions.Special thanks for this episode go to Killer Mike, Kmele Foster, Van Lathan, Megan Phelps-Roper, Claire Reynolds, and Eric McHenry.Links:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70H0p59gvwfuu97RzIe1tr?si=6210ec01e6af4815">Playlist of some of the music featured in this episode</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2mBH7RhAS6vRKkSlA7IRIJ?si=S7TGEpalTzOfDL9VXYIx8A">Listen to Killer Mike’s recent album</a>Read more from <a href="https://theamericanscholar.org/author/eric-mchenry/">Eric McHenry here</a> or check out his <a href="https://theamericanscholar.org/the-baddest-man-in-town/">essay on Stagger Lee</a>, which he’s currently developing into a book called Original Gangster.

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