Why was Killer Mike arrested at the Grammys?

RAPPER Killer Mike has been taken away from the Grammys in handcuffs after winning three awards.

A video showed the music star escorted out of the Crypto.com arena. But why was he arrested? Here's everything you should know.

Who is Killer Mike?

Michael Render, also known as Killer Mike, is a Grammy award-winner rapper and actor.

Born on April 20, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia he made his debut on Outkast's 2000 LP Stankonia.

He later appeared on their Grammy-winning single 'The Whole World' from the hit album Big Boi and Dre Present Outkast (2001).

But his successful career didn't stop here.

He has featured as an actor in the films 20 Funerals, Idlewild (2006), and ATL (2006).

Working as a voice actor he played a rapper/actor-turned-U.S. President named Taqu'il in the Adult Swim cartoon Frisky Dingo from 2006 to 2008.

His recently swept three awards at the Grammys 2024.

Mike collected the gong for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for Scientists & Engineers, and Best Rap Album for Michael.

Why was Killer Mike arrested?

The artist swept the rap category before a reporter captured a video of him being escorted out of the Crypto.com arena around 7.30 pm.

A writer with The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Gardner, has been documenting the detention of Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Santiago Render, via X (formerly Twitter).

Gardner wrote: "Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in [Crypto.com] arena after winning 3 Grammys during telecast."

The artist could be seen being escorted by two police officers while people from his team trailed behind.

As they all walked a bystander yelled: "Free Mike."

Gardner reported that an official said the artist's detention at the Grammys was related to a misdemeanor that occurred prior to today.

A source said "It’s a big nothing" with an official telling the rapper's team that he could be released the same night.

According to TMZ, a law enforcement contact said that Killer Mike's detention at the Grammys was related to a physical altercation with a security guard at the event and they were attempting to sort out what occurred.

The LAPD has since confirmed the reason behind the rapper's arrest.

"On Sunday, February 4th just after 4 pm a male adult was detained & handcuffed for a physical altercation that occurred at the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court," the police department said in a post on X.

"The suspect was placed under arrest and was transported to LAPD Central Division.

"The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Render and booked for Misdemeanor Battery 243(A) PC, and is in the process of being released."

The U.S. Sun has reached out to the police regarding the incident.

Will Killer Mike go to jail?

The award-winning rapper has now been released by police after his arrest.

The rapper’s lawyer confirmed that Killer Mike was released saying: “He’s out and will be celebrating his sweep tonight.”