Rapper Killer Mike was led away in handcuffs after winning three performance awards during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards.
During the broadcast, the artist, whose real name is Michael Render, won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for his song Scientists and Engineers, as well as Best Rap Album for his album Michael.
However, according to the Hollywood Reporter’s Chris Gardner, at around 16:22 p.m. PT (19:22 p.m. ET), security forces removed the artist from the Crypto.com Arena in handcuffs for unspecified reasons.
Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in https://t.co/aF2yiyTHol arena after winning 3 #Grammys during telecast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” Best Rap Album for Michael) “Free Mike” someone shouts as he walks past. pic.twitter.com/4epfmzqMt8
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 5, 2024