Killer Mike Taken Away in Handcuffs After Three Big Wins at the 2024 Grammys
UPDATE: As of now, Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, remains in police custody in Downtown Los Angeles. He is being questioned regarding his involvement in an altercation earlier on Sunday, according to information provided by law enforcement sources from Deadline. The release time for Mike, potentially facing a misdemeanor charge, is currently unknown.
Over an hour after being escorted out of the Crypto.com Arena by a group of officers, the vocal and highly regarded rapper/activist provided timely reassurance to fans and friends. One-half of Run the Jewels took to social media and posted words fitting for a Sunday.
Thank God.
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 5, 2024
ORIGINAL STORY: Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs at the Crypto Arena after major wins at the 2024 Grammys.
Although the reasons are unclear as of now, there are visuals of the rapper and activist being escorted out of the arena by police and up to three handcuffs slapped on his wrists.
“Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in http://Crypto.com arena after winning 3 #Grammys during telecast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” Best Rap Album for Michael,” THR reporter Chris Gardener first reported. ““Free Mike” someone shouts as he walks past.” We can also see in the video a man holding up the black power fist in acknowledgment of Killer Mike.
Check out the video below.
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
Gardner spoke to an official who said, “It’s a misdemeanor’ and has nothing to do with anything that happened during the event. “It’s a big nothing,” Gardner’s source says.
Harvey Mason Jr, the Grammys chief, can be seen headed backstage, where Mike is still being detained.
Harvey Mason Jr is now headed backstage after spending time here talking to security and Killer Mike’s team. The scene by security has calmed but Mike is still detained back there. pic.twitter.com/RB7zfRUumD
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 5, 2024
“For all the people out there that think you get too old to rap, bullshit. I don’t give a damn if you’re 78 rapping about how many gals you got in the nursing home, make sure we keep hip-hop alive,” the 48-year-old said during the Grammys pre-show.
Over two decades have passed since Mike secured his inaugural Grammy victory. In 2003, he earned the prestigious accolade for the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group with “The Whole World,” a collaboration with OutKast.
