Here's Why Rapper Killer Mike Got Cuffed At The Grammys

A brief argument between Killer Mike and Grammy Awards security personnel over access credentials led to the Atlanta rapper’s arrest Sunday night, a source close to the situation tells Billboard.

Billboard reports the incident took place outside the Peacock Theater where many of the awards were announced and handed out Sunday, before the main televised ceremony took place inside of Crypto.com arena.

Approximately one hour after Killer Mike – whose real name is Michael Render – won three Grammy Awards for rap song of the year and rap performance of the year for “Scientists & Engineers” and rap album of the year for Michael, Render exited a secure area at the Peacock Theater, and then attempted to return with several individuals, according to the source. 

Render was stopped by security as he attempted to reenter the secure area, the source says, and venue personnel demanded to see his access credentials. 

Render then shoved a female private security official blocking him from returning to the Peacock Theater, the source says. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the incident and placed Render in handcuffs after learning that the security official wanted to press charges against Render.