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Chris Gardner of The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news of Killer Mike's arrest, sharing videos on social media capturing the rapper being led away by several police officers at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, shortly after accepting his Grammy wins.
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
Details about the arrest remain scant, with Gardner unable to ascertain the charges at the time. An unnamed official revealed to Gardner that the charges were classified as "a misdemeanor" and clarified that the incident was unrelated to the events within the arena during the Grammy ceremony.
Killer Mike secured a triple victory at the Grammys, winning Best Rap Album for "Mike," Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance for his single "Scientists & Engineers," featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane. The collaborative track also earned accolades for the featured artists.
Entering the televised segment of the Grammy Awards, Killer Mike shared the spotlight for the second-most wins of the night with Boygenius, each claiming victories in rock and alternative categories. Phoebe Bridgers led with four trophies, including an individual award separate from her group Boygenius.
Previously, Killer Mike had won a single Grammy in 2003 as a featured artist on OutKast's "The Whole World." Tonight's wins marked a career milestone for the rapper, surpassing his previous solitary achievement. In 2018, he was nominated as part of the group Run the Jewels but did not secure a win.
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