The arrest is related to a disturbance at the place where the award ceremony was held; the artist won 3 awards
Rapper Killer Mike was handcuffed during the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday (4 January 2024), in Los Angeles (USA). He was escorted out shortly before the live broadcast of the event began.
Los Angeles police spokesman Mike Lopez told the outlet AP (Associated Press) that the arrest was related to a riot that occurred inside the Crypto.com Arena, where the ceremony was held.
During the pre-televised portion of the ceremony, Killer Mike won 3 awards: song and rap performance, both for the song “Scientists and Engineers”, and rap album for “Michael”.
Michael Render, the artist's given name, was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on February 29.
Images of him handcuffed and being escorted out of the event were published on social media by journalist Chris Gardner. Watch:
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
An official tells someone on his team that it's possible he may be released later tonight from the arena. Unclear if he's being booked here and what he's charged with. Trying to find out. #Grammys pic.twitter.com/undjtECFu1
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 5, 2024
#Rapper #Killer #Mike #detained #Grammy #ceremony #watch
