Shortly after his Grammy sweep in which he won three awards, Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs by police at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
On Sunday (Feb. 4),The Hollywood Reporter Senior Staff Writer Chris Gardner broke the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Killer Mike was being taken away in handcuffs inside the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, where the Grammys are being held.
“Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in Crypto.com 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,” Gardner wrote on X.
“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. #Grammys,” he added.
XXL has reached out to Killer Mike’s team and the Los Angeles Police Department for comment.
This post is being updated.
