Killer Mike Arrested at the 2024 Grammys for Misdemeanor Battery
Los Angeles police offer insight into why rapper Killer Mike was arrested at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
“On Sunday, February 4, just after 4:00 p.m., a male adult was detained and handcuffed following a physical altercation that occurred in the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court,” the LAPD said. shared via X late Sunday evening. “The suspect was arrested and transported to the LAPD Central Division.”
In a separate post, the LAPD revealed that the suspect was identified as Michael Render, Killer Mike's real name. He was “booked for misdemeanor assault” and released.
Mike, 48, took home three Grammy Awards on Sunday before his arrest. He won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for the song “Scientists & Engineers” André 3000, Future And Eryn Allen Kane and received Best Rap Album for his 2023 record, Michael.
The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Render and booked into Misdemeanor Battery 243(A) PC and is currently on bail.
— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) February 5, 2024
“I'm a black man in America and as a child I had a dream to be part of music. And that 9-year-old is now dancing excitedly inside me,” Mike said as he accepted his award for best rap performance. “I want to thank everyone who dares to believe that art can change the world.”
Shana Render and Killer Mike attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicOn Monday, February 5, Mike appeared on Audacy's V-103 and spoke about the incident, while being cagey about what actually happened.
“We hit a speed bump and then we go back to the party,” he said at the meeting “The Great Tigger Show.”
The Hollywood Reporter'S Chris Gardner sparked concern on Sunday after sharing a video of the musician leaving the awards ceremony in handcuffs.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images The 2024 Grammys were bigger than ever, with new categories and a star-studded lineup of top artists. Returning as host for the fourth year in a row, Trevor Noah took the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4. The nominations were announced in November 2023 and three new categories were introduced […]
“Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike is led away in handcuffs at the Crypto.com arena after winning 3 #Grammys during the telecast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for 'Scientists & Engineers', Best Rap Album for Michael),” he wrote via X, noting that a fan shouted “Free Mike” as the rapper walked by.
Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike is taken away in handcuffs arena after winning 3 #Grammys during the broadcast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for 'Scientists & Engineers', Best Rap Album for Michael) 'Free Mike' someone shouts as he walks by. pic.twitter.com/4epfmzqMt8
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 5, 2024
According to Gardner, Mike's team was initially told it was “possible he would be released from the arena later tonight,” but the details were unclear at the time.
“I just spoke to an official who tells me it is a criminal offense and has nothing to do with what happened here at the arena today,” a follow-up post said. 'He will probably be released once the case is resolved. 'It's a big nothing,' says one source.”
Gardner later saw the CEO of the Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. I spoke to Mike's team at the arena.
“Around 6:15 p.m., the scene outside the security room where Killer Mike was being held cleared, with LAPD officers leaving the area and members of the rapper's entourage also moving quickly through the arena,” Gardner wrote before sharing the LAPD's official statement.