Before he takes the stage for his rally in Atlanta on Monday, Bernie Sanders will be introduced by rapper Killer Mike. It may seem like a random pairing, but the local musician has firmly backed Sanders for months, and this isn't just another celebrity endorsement — that wouldn't be Sanders' style. Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, is not only known for his music. Render has long been been involved in politics, having appeared on Real Time With Bill Maher, Fox, and CNN. And looking at his strong views on racial discrimination and criminal justice reform, it makes complete sense why he'd be introducing Sanders in his hometown of Atlanta.

Concluding a two-day trip through Georgia, Sanders will take the stage at Atlanta's Fox Theater on Monday evening for a campaign rally open to the public. The previous day, Sanders visited Savannah, where he received an introduction from Mayor Edna Jackson, who praised his longtime dedication to ending discrimination. On Monday night, Render will likely give Sanders a similar introduction, given the musician's own involvement with race issues. Over the last year, as the Black Lives Matter movement emerged and took shape after Ferguson, Render has become a prominent pundit in discussions on racial injustice, police reform, and gun violence. And he even attempted to get off the sidelines by foraying into politics with a state legislature run.

Here's a full look at Killer Mike's political history and how it aligns with Sanders' own mission to end racial injustice...