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Killer Mike Arrested at 2024 Grammys After Winning Three Awards

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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.

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Rapper Killer Mike arrested for 'physical altercation' (RTE.ie)

US rapper Killer Mike was arrested and booked for "misdemeanour battery" after an alleged physical altercation backstage at the 2024 Grammy awards.

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Killer Mike detained at Grammys moments after winning three awards (The Guardian)

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.

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Rapper Killer Mike 'escorted out of Grammys in handcuffs' after ... (Sky News)

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 ...

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US rapper Killer Mike taken away by police at Grammy Awards (Aljazeera.com)

Police spokesperson says hip hop artist was arrested following an altercation at the awards show.

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Killer Mike Arrested After Winning 3 Grammys (The New York Times)

The police confirmed the arrest after video showed the rapper in handcuffs, being led through the Crypto.com Arena by a police officer.

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Killer Mike Handcuffed, Escorted Out of Grammys After Winning 3 ... (Variety)

Rapper Killer Mike was handcuffed and escorted by police out of the Grammy Awards on Sunday evening.

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Rapper Killer Mike taken in handcuffs after winning 3 Grammy Awards (CBS News)

In a video posted by The Hollywood Reporter's Chris Gardner, Killer Mike was seen being escorted through Crypto.com Arena by police.

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Killer Mike detained at Grammys after winning three awards (BBC News)

The rapper was booked on a misdemeanour charge following an "altercation", police told US media.

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Rapper Killer Mike taken away from Grammy Awards in handcuffs (Reuters)

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.

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Killer Mike Calls His Grammys Arrest a 'Speed Bump' (The New York Times)

The artist was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after winning awards for best rap album, best rap performance and best rap song.

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Rapper Killer Mike detained and escorted from Grammys venue ... (NBC News)

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 ...

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Killer Mike Calls 2024 Grammy Awards Battery Arrest a 'Speed ... (Billboard)

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.'

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Killer Mike detained at Grammys after winning three awards (BBC News)

The rapper was booked on a misdemeanour charge following an "altercation", police told US media.

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Killer Mike Was Arrested After Altercation With a Grammy Security ... (Billboard)

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 ...

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Killer Mike's Grammys Arrest: New Details Emerge About Alleged ... (Rolling Stone)

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.

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Killer Mike arrested following Grammy Awards altercation after ... (The Seattle Times)

Killer Mike was arrested on a misdemeanor at the Grammy Awards on Sunday after the rapper and activist won three Grammy awards.

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Killer Mike releases statement following Grammys arrest: 'I have ... (The Guardian)

Rapper alleges 'overzealous' security guard was involved in incident that saw him arrested by Los Angeles police and booked for misdemeanour battery.

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Killer Mike on Grammys arrest: Blames confusion, security guard (NBC News)

Rapper Killer Mike has broken his silence after he was dramatically led out of the Grammys and arrested on Sunday after winning three awards, ...

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Killer Mike releases a statement following Grammys arrest (hotpress.com)

'I have confidence I will be cleared of wrongdoing,' the rapper states after being arrested and booked for misdemeanour battery by Los Angeles police.

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