RAPPER Killer Mike has revealed what led up to his arrest at the Grammys after he won three gongs at the big event.
He blamed an “overzealous” security guard while explaining why he was led away in cuffs at the 66th Annual Grammys Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.
“As you can imagine, there was a lot going and there was some confusion around which door my team and I should enter,” the rapper told TMZ.
“We experienced an over-zealous security guard but my team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing.”
A source close to Killer Mike, real name Michael Render, told the outlet that they had run into an issue trying to enter the venue, however it is unclear whether they were coming in for the first time or re-entering.
Footage from the night shows what appears to be a heated exchange between Mike and the security guard, with the rapper eventually appearing to try and push his way through into the venue.
Hollywood Reporter writer, Chris Gardner, later documented the star’s arrest on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Gardener shared a video of him being escorted out of the Crypto.com arena at around 7:30 pm.
Two police officers could be seen guiding him out while people from Killer Mike’s team followed behind.
The artist was charged with a misdemeanor for battery, police said.
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“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 LAPD 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.”
Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Mike and his team are confident his name will be cleared once their account of the evening is told.
Killer Mike is a Grammy-award-winning rapper and actor.
He made his debut on Outkast’s 2000 LP Stankonia and later appeared on their Grammy-winning single ‘The Whole World.’
He has acted in a handful of films including Idlewild (2006) and also worked as a voice actor for the Adult Swim cartoon Frisky Dingo from 2006 to 2008.
On Sunday night, he took home Grammy’s for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for Scientists & Engineers, and Best Rap Album for Michael.
