Run the Jewels

Run the Jewels is an American hip-hop duo composed of emcee and producer El-P and emcee Killer Mike. Their musical partnership began in 2012 when El-P produced Killer Mike's critically acclaimed album, R.A.P. Music. The following week, Killer Mike featured on El-P's track "Tougher Colder Killer" from his album Cancer 4 Cure. This collaboration garnered significant attention from both critics and fans globally, leading to their successful "Into The Wild" tour in 2012.

In 2013, driven by fan demand and their own creative synergy, El-P and Killer Mike officially formed Run the Jewels. They released their self-titled debut album, Run the Jewels, on June 26, 2013, through Fool's Gold Records. The album was met with widespread critical acclaim for its uncompromisingly raw and forward-thinking hip-hop sound.