UPDATE 10:15AM: When reached via text, Killer Mike told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Over zealous security, but I am good,” following the incident Sunday night. When asked if he was still detained minutes later, he responded: “I’m good! Three Grammys good!” During the Grammy awards pre-show, Killer Mike took home the award for best rap album, best rap performance and best rap song — winning all the awards he was nominated for.
The NY Post reports he was arrested due to an alleged physical altercation with a security guard at the event, according to law enforcement officials.
A video posted to X by Hollywood Reporter journalist Chris Gardner shows Mike, 48, walking through the arena with at least two police officers and multiple other men in black suits.
A bystander reportedly shouted “Free Mike” as he walked through.
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,” Gardner added in a follow-up tweet.
Earlier Sunday, Mike won all three awards he was nominated for: Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” as well as Best Rap Album for “Michael.”
Mike isn’t the only performer making a stir at the Grammys. Miley Cyrus’ wild ’80s hair and Doja Cat’s barely-there nude dress and tattoo-covered body are also causing a commotion on social media.
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