Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away from the Grammys in handcuffs following a ‘physical altercation’ after winning three awards
The 48-year-old rapper, known for his work as a member of rap duo Run The Jewels, won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for his solo song ‘Scientists & Engineers,’ and the Best Rap Album for Michael.
A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department told DailyMail.com that a man was being questioned, but they could not confirm his identity. TMZ reported he has been booked for battery on a citizen’s arrest.
‘At 4pm an adult male was taken into custody for a physical altercation that took place inside the arena,’ the spokesman said, explaining that the ‘altercation’ happened moments before the person was arrested. TMZ reported that Killer Mike scuffled with a security guard.
‘Right now, the preliminary investigation is: he is being investigated for battery,’ the spokesman said.
‘He will not be identified until he is arrested and charged, if he is.’
Video obtained by TMZ showed the rapper appearing to get into an argument with security guards as he walked in the rain outside – with someone carrying an umbrella over his head.
TMZ reported that, moments before the clip was filmed, Killer Mike knocked a security guard down as he was trying to leave.
In the footage, the rapper appears to be trying to get past the security team, and security seems to be attempting to block him. There appeared to be a fierce dispute, and the rapper shoved a security guard on the shoulder while trying to walk around him.
A moment later, the rapper is seen being handcuffed.
As the rapper, born Michael Santiago Render, was brought back into the arena for questioning, someone yelled: ‘Free Mike!’
The rapper has yet to comment on the arrest.
Killer Mike is taken away in handcuffs at https://t.co/9ImDm1bpFW Arena after winning 3 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/1IUBU0IQb6
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 5, 2024
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