Rapper Killer Mike Arrested At The Grammys After Winning 3 Awards
Rapper Killer Mike faced an unexpected twist during his stellar night at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday.
The activist was reportedly arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge at the Grammys after he won three awards during the pre-televised portion of the show for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album.
Video footage captured the arrest of Killer Mike, born Michael Santiago Render, as he was handcuffed and escorted by police officers through a hallway at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 48-year-old could be heard saying in the clip, "Are you serious?" as he is taken out of view.
Render was arrested just after 4 p.m. on Sunday following an alleged "physical altercation" near the Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles police reported the incident on social media, stating that he was taken to the LAPD Central Division and was in the process of being released.
The specifics of the alleged altercation are currently unclear.
"He's out and will be celebrating his sweep," Killer Mike's attorney said, according to 'Variety.'
Earlier in the evening, Killer Mike gave a brief speech upon winning the Grammy for the Best Rap Album for "Michael." Expressing enthusiasm, he declared that his dreams had come true, emphasizing the idea that age nor timing should not hinder one's aspirations. In an emphatic statement to the audience, he asserted, "You cannot tell me that you get too old, you can't tell me it's too late. Dreams come true - it is a sweep."
His album, 'Michael," was released in June, and boasted a star-studded lineup of guest artists, including Andre 3000, Young Thug, and Ty Dolla $ign.
Killer Mike, who performs both as a solo artist and as half of the duo Run The Jewels, won his first Grammy since 2003 on Sunday. In 2003, he won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for his feature on Outkast's "The Whole World."
