A police spokesman said the rapper was arrested following an incident at the Grammy Awards venue around 4 p.m. local time. He was arrested for misdemeanor battery, according to the magazine Newsweek attacked a security guard.
Law enforcement sources said 48-year-old Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Santiago Render, knocked down a person who was supposed to ask him for tickets to the lobby and direct him to the inspection. He tried to get to the place as soon as possible.
At the same time, the musician also presented his version of the whole event. “We encountered an overzealous vigilante, but my team and I strongly believe that I will ultimately be cleared of all charges. Until then, listen to the Michael album and follow your dreams,” he shared. His arrest occurred shortly before the start of the main ceremony.
Killer Mike won Grammys for Best Rap Performance, Rap Song and Rap Album. This happened during the part of the gala evening that preceded the main ceremony.
“In my twenties I thought it was cool to be a drug dealer. At forty I began to regret what I had done. I started rapping regarding it at forty-five. At 48, I stand here as a man full of empathy and compassion for what I did,” Killer Mike, who is also known for speaking out on social justice issues, has previously said. He is also a member of the duo Run the Jewels.
