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Rapper Killer Mike was detained at the 2024 Grammys pre-show after allegedly getting into an altercation with a security guard, according to TMZ.Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Killer Mike was detained at the 2024 Grammys after allegedly getting into an altercation with a security guard.
The rapper, whose real name is Michael Santiago Render, was seen being escorted out of the pre-show ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday after winning three awards.
He appeared to be cooperating with police officers while casually chatting with someone walking beside him in a video posted to X by journalist Chris Gardner.
Mike was led into a security room, with a source telling the Hollywood Reporter his detainment was a “big nothing” and he would likely be released within a few hours.
While the “Run” performer was handcuffed, he was not arrested, according to TMZ.
Reps for Mike were not immediately available for comment.
The Atlanta hitmaker was seen in a video posted to X by a Hollywood Reporter Sunday being escorted out of the Crypto.com Arena in handcuffs. REUTERS Per the outlet, he was expected to be released within a few hours. Getty ImagesAhead of the chaos, Killer Mike, 48, had accepted three out of the four Grammys he was nominated for.
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Grammys red carpet: See all the celebrity looks Grammys predictions: Who will win the Big Four — and who should Why Travis Kelce will not be joining Taylor Swift at GrammysHe won best rap album for his sixth studio album “Michael,” and best rap performance and song for his hit “Scientists & Engineers.”
Featured on his award-winning track are CeeLoo Green, 2Chainz and Ty Dolla $ign.
Ahead of his arrest, Killer Mike had won three Grammys. AFP via Getty ImagesWhile accepting the award for best rap performance, the “Down By Law” rapper reminisced on making it big in the music industry since releasing his first album “Monster” in 2003.
“As a kid, I had a dream to become a part of music and that nine-year-old is excitedly dancing and frightened inside of me right now,” he said.
The last time Killer Mike took home a Grammy was in 2003 when his collaboration with OutKast, “The Whole World,” won best rap performance by a duo or group.
