UPDATE: Rapper Killer Mike was released by police after being arrested for misdemeanor battery at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. He was seen in handcuffs being escorted by LAPD officers out of Crypto.com Arena on Sunday evening after winning three Grammys during the pre-televised portion of the ceremony.
The rapper’s lawyer confirmed to Variety Sunday evening that Killer Mike was released: “He’s out and will be celebrating his sweep tonight.”
The Hollywood Reporter writer Chris Gardner broke the news of the arrest with his videos of Killer Mike being detained on X/Twitter.
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 pic.twitter.com/undjtECFu1
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 5, 2024
Killer Mike won three awards during the pre-show ceremony, which handed out several Grammys ahead of the main telecast beginning at 5:00 p.m. PT. Gardner’s video posted on X/Twitter showed Killer Mike being escorted by police in handcuffs around 4:22 p.m. PT
Killer Mike won in all three of the categories he was nominated in: best rap