Shana Render is Killer Mike's longtime wife who has stood by him through difficult times and held their family together when he felt like he "failed" to do so.
Shana Render is married to Atlantic rapper Killer Mike, and together, the couple shares four children as she is a stepmother to his kids from previous relationships.
Aside from raising a family together, Render and her famous husband are also building a legacy through business ventures and investing in properties. The actor has spoken highly of his wife's business skills.
Killer Mike and Shana Render at the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on January 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Getty Images
Who Is Shana Render?
On her Instagram account, Render describes herself as an influencer on her bio, adding she is also an entrepreneur and a real estate investor.
She also states that she is a co-owner of The SWAG Shop, a barbershop with multiple locations, including Atlanta, Hawks Arena, and Edgewood. Render also co-owns her real estate holdings with her spouse. In a joint interview in October 2019, the husband-and-wife duo was asked about their shared responsibilities.
Shana Render at the #BankBlack Miami on July 30, 2016 in Miami, Florida. | Source: Getty Images
The businesswoman explained, "Mike is the face of the place, but I'm the business of the businesses. I make financial decisions." As for Mike, he gushed:
"Shana has a masterful business mind. Much better than mine. It's my wife who was smart enough to make these investments."
Inside Shana Render's Marriage with Killer Mike
In another interview that same year, Mike spoke candidly about Render's role in his life, saying that marrying her was the best business decision he ever made. He described her as his "fight coach" and the "CEO of the family."
Mike revealed Render supported the family for two years when he struggled to launch a successful independent rap career as he turned down lucrative deals with record labels.
Killer Mike and Shana Render at a YouTube Music 2020 Leaders & Legends Ball at Atlanta History Center on January 15, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Getty Images
"I went broke, I failed," the Atlanta native admitted, adding that his spouse was his rock as she believed he could turn his situation around. She refused for him to give up.
Through her support, he managed to relaunch his music career. Eventually, he succeeded with multiple solo albums, including forming a rap duo called Run the Jewels with fellow rapper EI-P.
Killer Mike and Shana Render during the Meadows Music And Arts Festival - Day 1 at Citi Field on September 15, 2017 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
He even made it to the billboards while promoting his Netflix series, "Trigger Warning," and revealed what his wife said to him afterward. Killer recalled Render telling him:
"I always knew you'd be up there."
Killer and Render, who have been dubbed a power couple, like Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky and Bill Camp and Elizabeth Marvel, wed in November 2006 and have been married for 16 years. The pair celebrated their wedding anniversary in November 2022.
Render commemorated the couple's special day with an Instagram post, sharing a montage of their memories. "Happy Anniversary to my husband, partner, lover and friend," she captioned her post.
In May 2023, Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, also paid a birthday tribute to his love on social media. He posted a photo of them together and said she is "G.O.L.D!" Two days later, his spouse thanked those who sent her birthday wishes.
Shana Render & Killer Mike Share Four Kids
Render and Killer share four children: son Pony, daughter Mikey, son Malik and daughter Aniyah. The father of four has gushed about his sons and daughters on social media.
In February 2023, the Hollywood star paid a birthday tribute to Pony, who turned 21, on Instagram. He shared several pictures of him, including one shot from his childhood.
The following month, the family patriarch also wished his daughter Mikey a happy 16th birthday on social media, revealing that she is the youngest of the kids. The proud parent shared photos from the sneaker ball-themed party, including an image of him and his child dancing together.
On Father's Day in June 2023, Killer marked the day by sharing a group photo of all his children and penned that he was "grateful" that God blessed him with them.
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