Rapper Killer Mike was handcuffed and escorted out of the Grammys at Crypto Arena after winning three awards. Find out more about the dramatic incident!
Rapper Killer Mike, known for his work with Run the Jewels, made headlines at the 2024 Grammy Awards when he was arrested for 'misdemeanour battery' following a physical altercation backstage. The 48-year-old musician was seen being handcuffed by Los Angeles police moments after winning three Grammy awards, adding a shocking twist to what should have been a celebratory evening.
Video footage posted online by The Hollywood Reporter captured the scene of Killer Mike being escorted out of the ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena, sparking discussions and speculation among fans and media alike. Police confirmed the arrest, highlighting the unexpected turn of events for the talented hip hop artist.
In a statement released following the incident, Killer Mike expressed confidence in being cleared of any wrongdoing, blaming confusion and an 'overzealous' security guard for the escalation that led to his arrest. The rapper's unexpected run-in with the law added a controversial twist to an otherwise successful Grammy night for him.
In the aftermath of the Grammy Awards, details emerged about the alleged altercation between Killer Mike and a security guard, shedding light on the incident that led to his arrest. Despite the setback, the rapper remains determined and hopeful, standing by his innocence as the aftermath of the dramatic evening continues to unfold.
US rapper Killer Mike was arrested and booked for "misdemeanour battery" after an alleged physical altercation backstage at the 2024 Grammy awards.
The 48-year-old rapper from Run the Jewels was seen being handcuffed and escorted out of the ceremony at Crypto Arena by Los Angeles police.
Video posted online by The Hollywood Reporter appears to show the Atlanta-based musician being handcuffed and escorted out of the ceremony at the Crypto.com ...
Police spokesperson says hip hop artist was arrested following an altercation at the awards show.
The police confirmed the arrest after video showed the rapper in handcuffs, being led through the Crypto.com Arena by a police officer.
Rapper Killer Mike was handcuffed and escorted by police out of the Grammy Awards on Sunday evening.
In a video posted by The Hollywood Reporter's Chris Gardner, Killer Mike was seen being escorted through Crypto.com Arena by police.
The rapper was booked on a misdemeanour charge following an "altercation", police told US media.
Video posted on social media showed police escorting Killer Mike, his hands cuffed behind his back, through the concourse of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The artist was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after winning awards for best rap album, best rap performance and best rap song.
Rapper Killer Mike was detained for questioning Sunday by the Los Angeles Police Department and escorted out of the Grammys venue at the Crypto.com Arena ...
Killer Mike reacted to his arrest on a misdemeanor battery charge at Sunday night's (Feb. 4) 2024 Grammy Awards, calling it a 'speed bump.'
The rapper was booked on a misdemeanour charge following an "altercation", police told US media.
The incident took place outside the Peacock Theater where many of the awards were announced and handed out Sunday, while the main televised ceremony took place ...
Killer Mike was arrested Sunday after winning three Grammys Sunday because a female security guard alleged he knocked her to the ground, a source says.
Killer Mike was arrested on a misdemeanor at the Grammy Awards on Sunday after the rapper and activist won three Grammy awards.
Rapper alleges 'overzealous' security guard was involved in incident that saw him arrested by Los Angeles police and booked for misdemeanour battery.
Rapper Killer Mike has broken his silence after he was dramatically led out of the Grammys and arrested on Sunday after winning three awards, ...
'I have confidence I will be cleared of wrongdoing,' the rapper states after being arrested and booked for misdemeanour battery by Los Angeles police.