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American rapper Killer Mike gets arrested after winning three Grammys
American rapper Killer Mike found himself in legal trouble as he was taken into custody for misdemeanor battery following an apparent physical altercation backstage during the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Law enforcement handcuffed the 48-year-old artist and removed him from the ceremony premises in response to the reported incident. A video capturing the moment has since gone viral, showing Killer Mike expressing disbelief while being escorted away by police, audibly questioning, “Are you serious? What the heck?”
The video was recorded by Chris Gardner, a senior staff writer for the Hollywood Reporter, who shared the clip to his X account, saying, “Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in the Cypto Arena after winning 3 #Grammys during telecast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for Scientists & Engineers, Best Rap Album for Michael) ‘Free Mike’ someone shouts as he walks past.”
Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in https://t.co/aF2yiyTHol arena after winning 3 #Grammys during telecast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” Best Rap Album for Michael) “Free Mike” someone shouts as he walks past. pic.twitter.com/4epfmzqMt8
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 5, 2024
After the arrest, the spokesperson of the Los Angeles Police Department said, “On Sunday, 4 February, just after 4pm, a male adult was detained and handcuffed for a physical altercation that occurred at the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court.”
The spokesperson continued, confirming that the suspect was the rapper, whose real name is Michael Render.
He said, “The suspect was placed under arrest and was transported to LAPD Central Division. The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Render and booked for Misdemeanor Battery 243(A) PC, and is in the process of being released.”
Killer Mike’s arrest after his stunning three-time victory in the event. He won the Grammys for best rap song, best rap performance, and best rap album for “Scientists & Engineers.“. His recent wins were his first since 2003, when he received the award for outstanding rap performance by a duo or group for his contribution to Outkast’s The Whole World album.