Killer Mike Freestyles Over Travis Scott’s “FE!N” After WrestleMania 41 Inspiration
Killer Mike may not typically rhyme over the atmospheric trap sonics that Travis Scott is known for, but the Atlanta titan recently proved that he can thrive on any turf—even one crafted by La Flame himself. The Run The Jewels co-founder delivered a ferocious freestyle over Travis Scott’s UTOPIA banger “FE!N,” channeling raw energy and lyrical fire that echoed both his Southern roots and his battle-hardened mindset.
“I rap like I got a vendetta,” Mike declared in the freestyle, which he posted on X following the dramatic finale of WWE’s WrestleMania 41. It’s no coincidence that “FE!N” served as the event’s theme song—further tying the song’s intensity to the high-stakes drama of the ring.
The performance, which appears to have been sparked by the wrestling spectacle, came with a caption from Mike: “I woke up with ‘Mania on my Mind. This beat is so cold I had to kill it. Don’t trip @CodyRhodes, minor setback for a major comeback and congrats to @JoshFatu for getting his first World Title! Inspired By Old Atlanta & TBS.”
The ending of WrestleMania 41 was one of the most talked-about in recent memory, as it saw a surprise assist from Travis Scott himself during the championship bout between Cody Rhodes and John Cena. The unexpected cameo didn’t sit well with many WWE loyalists, who criticized it as a forced celebrity moment. For many fans, it overshadowed what should have been a monumental milestone: John Cena’s record-breaking 17th world title, surpassing Ric Flair.
Scott’s presence, combined with a theatrical in-ring scuffle that included a questionable referee call and a physical altercation with Rhodes that left the wrestler with a black eye and ruptured eardrum, only fueled the controversy. “No Rock and an unnecessary celebrity appearance,” one frustrated viewer wrote, summing up the sentiment among many fans.
Still, Killer Mike’s freestyle added a new layer to the discourse. While he doesn’t share Travis Scott’s musical lane, the freestyle served as both a tip of the hat to Scott’s artistry and an acknowledgment of the cultural convergence of hip-hop and wrestling. Despite last year’s Grammy friction—when Mike’s MICHAEL won Best Rap Album over Scott’s UTOPIA—there’s no animosity on Mike’s end.
In fact, he’s made it clear he holds “deep reverence” for La Flame. If anything, this freestyle feels like a salute: a gesture of mutual respect from one heavyweight to another, forged through competition, controversy, and creativity.
And for Killer Mike, it’s just another example of how to dominate on any beat—whether it’s boom bap, soul-infused, or straight out of UTOPIA.
