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Rapper Killer Mike was booked for jail on a misdemeanor battery charge after his citizen’s arrest at the Grammys.ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Rapper Killer Mike was booked on a misdemeanor battery charge following his citizen’s arrest at the 2024 Grammys Sunday night, Page Six has confirmed.
He was released from jail on his own recognizance about an hour after he was booked, police records show. He has a court appearance set for Feb. 29, 2024.
The “Run” performer, 48, allegedly knocked down a security officer after he did not move away fast enough enough in the pouring rain.
He was released on his own recognizance about an hour after getting to the jail. @chrissgardner/X He allegedly got into an altercation with a security guard. @chrissgardner/XFootage obtained by TMZ shows the aftermath of the alleged altercation in which other security personnel can be seen trying to stop Killer Mike from getting away.
Eventually, he was cuffed and taken into a security room at Crypto.com Arena, with a source telling the Hollywood Reporter his detainment was a “big nothing” and he would likely be released within a few hours.
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Listen to our weekly “We Hear” podcast Subscribe to our daily newsletter Shop our exclusive merchThe “Run” rapper had won three Grammys before the chaos ensued. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Reps for the “Legend Has It” rapper didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.
Before the chaos ensued, Mike had accepted all three Grammys for which he was nominated this year.
He won best rap album for his sixth studio album, “Michael,” as well as best rap performance and best rap song for his hit “Scientists & Engineers.”
He has a court appearance scheduled for Feb. 29. Getty Images for The Recording AcademyCeeLo Green, 2 Chainz and Ty Dolla $ign are featured on the award-winning track.
“DREAMS COME TRUE – IT IS A SWEEP! ☦️ #MICHAEL,” he shared on Instagram alongside a post of his acceptance speech.
While accepting one of the trophies, Killer Mike reminisced on making it big in the music industry following the release of his first album, “Monster,” in 2003.
“As a kid, I had a dream to become a part of music, and that 9-year-old is excitedly dancing and frightened inside of me right now,” he said.
Killer Mike last took home a Grammy in 2003 when his collaboration with OutKast, “The Whole World,” won best rap performance by a duo or group.
