Grammy-winning rapper Killer Mike, also known as Michael Render, was arrested shortly after clinching three Grammy Awards at the ceremony on Sunday.
The arrest came in connection with a physical altercation at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the Grammys took place.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the arrest through a social media post, aserting that Killer Mike was booked on a misdemeanour battery charge and was subsequently released.
Representatives for the rapper have not yet responded to requests for comment, and the Recording Academy directed inquiries to the police.
Video footage posted by a journalist for The Hollywood Reporter showed the rapper in handcuffs, being led through the arena by a police officer, less than an hour before the Grammys telecast began.
The incident left fans and observers puzzled, considering that Killer Mike had just graced the Grammys stage, celebrating his victories for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance.
The rapper, who is not only a prolific musician from Atlanta but also an activist and organizer, had shared inspiring words during his Grammy acceptance speech.
However, the abrupt arrest raised questions on social media about the reasons behind the detainment.
Meanwhile, Killer Mike’s X and Instagram accounts continued to stay active, commemorating the Grammy wins despite the unexpected turn of events.
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