Hemmings: Brings you “Killer Mike’s Grind National”

Hemmings has partnered with 2024 3-time Grammy Award winner Killer Mike! This epic collaboration is going to marry up the Automotive Culture with Music to bring you a One of kind Grammy Journey. Michael Render, aka “Killer Mike” is an Atlanta based Rapper who is an avid car enthusiast. Music and Cars are two of his passions in life. Hemmings is a trailblazer as a service provider in the car collector market. The collaboration will bring a six episode YouTube content series chronicling “Killer Mike’s Grand National.” Hemmings YouTube channel is where you will find this epic series. Blending the automotive culture and one of the most influential names in Hip-Hop.

Each episode will follow the building of Killer Mike’s custom 1987 Buick Grand National starting from the thought process all the way to the finished product at the Grammy’s. The project is headed by Ron Baugh, who is also the co-host of the show along with fabricator and builder Suppy Wejpanich. The conclusion of the series will conclude with delivering the finished product to Killer Mike at the Grammy Award Show.

Killer Mike won three Grammy’s in 2024 Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance. The collaboration between Mike and Hemmings is a testament to bringing together the music world and the world of car collection.

Killer Mike shared his enthusiasm for the project: “This isn’t just a build; it’s the meeting of two of my greatest passions – music and cars. Collaborating with Hemmings and my friends Musto, Ron Baugh and Suppy to bring this to life is a dream come true, so we had to memorialize it and coming out of the Grammys with the sweep it makes this even more special.”

Mike Musto, Director of Programming for Hemmings, and series co-host, added, “Getting the opportunity to have a hand in building Killer Mike’s dream car stands out as a pinnacle moment in my automotive career. First, Mike is a dear friend. Second, working with Ron Baugh and Suppy Wejpanich, two of the most talented individuals in the industry, was an education in design and craftsmanship. 

Killer Mike’s Grind National is partnership with Hemmings shows an automotive transformation that can bring together two cultures in such a positive manner that is a win-win Mike’s musical journey and car collecting, for Hemmings it opens doors for more partnerships.

Article references provided by: Erin Verblaauw, Coyne PR