Rapper Killer Mike was seen leaving the 2024 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in handcuffs on Sunday night after winning three Grammys.
Killer Mike's sixth studio album, 'Michael,' was named Best Rap Album, while his tracks 'Scientists' and 'Engineers' won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance.
Killer Mike Arrested After Winning Three Grammys
The Hollywood Reporter has posted a video online that shows the Atlanta-born musician getting handcuffed and led by police out of the Crypto.com Arena event.
"This is for all the people who think you're too old to rap... we keep hip-hop alive. Never ever stop doing what you do," the 48-year-old rapper said while accepting his Grammys on stage. He added, "You cannot tell me dreams do not come true."
He shared that he is a Black man in America, and as a kid, he had a dream to become a part of music. He passionately said that the 9-year-old is excitedly dancing inside him right now.
According to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson, a man was arrested at the awards ceremony but declined to identify the man. The police claimed that a male adult was detained by police for a physical altercation just after four o'clock in the afternoon that occurred inside the Crypto.com Arena.
Furthermore, they said that they handcuffed the individual and removed them from the event, and he is currently being questioned by authorities.
Representatives for the rapper have not yet answered requests for comment.
The Grammy Award winner hosted the 2019 Netflix documentary series 'Trigger Warning' with Killer Mike, which focused on Black community issues.
He also made an emotional plea to calm a violent protest against police brutality that had broken out in Atlanta in May 2020 following the death of George Floyd.
Rappers Takes Home Awards at 2024 Grammys
Trevor Noah hosted the program, including performances by Dua Lipa, Travis Scott, Burna Boy, SZA, Billie Eilish, and other artists. Numerous rappers received golden gramophones, many of which had been revealed before the show's commencement.
Lil Durk won his first Grammy, and his popular single 'All My Life' featuring J. Cole won Best Melodic Rap Performance. On the other hand, Nicki Minaj failed to score her first Grammy win after being up for two awards for 'Barbie World' with Ice Spice.
The duo was wrongly proclaimed winners of their Best Rap Song on X, formerly Twitter, which Killer Mike won.
Coming into the show, 21 Savage led the way, receiving five nominations, including two for Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. Drake and Ice Spice had four each.
Furthermore, Drake advanced 'Her Loss' for Grammy consideration in October after arguing with the Academy and declining to submit music in past years.
Doja Cat, Killer Mike, and Kendrick Lamar each had three nods. SZA led all nominees with nine nominations.
