Posted on 02/04/2024 8:17:07 PM PST by Libloather
Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away from the Grammys in handcuffs following a 'physical altercation' after winning three awards.
The 48-year-old rapper, known for his work as a member of rap duo Run The Jewels, won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for his solo song 'Scientists & Engineers,' and the Best Rap Album for Michael.
A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department told DailyMail.com that a man was being questioned, but they could not confirm his identity.
'At 4pm an adult male was taken into custody for a physical altercation that took place inside the arena,' the spokesman said, explaining that the 'altercation' happened moments before the person was arrested. TMZ reported that Killer Mike scuffled with a security guard.
'Right now, the preliminary investigation is: he is being investigated for battery,' the spokesman said.
'He will not be identified until he is arrested and charged, if he is.'
As the rapper, born Michael Santiago Render, was taken away, someone yelled: 'Free Mike!'
Killer Mike is well known for his political activism. He was a vocal supporter of Bernie Sanders, and endorsed Democrat senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock for his home state of Georgia.
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the grammys were this weekend?
Music is like candy, you throw away the (w)rappers
What is it you think he’s done? His partner Andre 3000 should go to prison for laziest performance in a rap song, but please tell me you get the name “Killer Mike”? He’s another useless idiot, but that isn’t a crime.
Refused to endorse Biden.
“Activist”?! All these idiots claim to be activists. Obama is proud
It's chanting, basically. Chanting and swaying and making hand gestures. By people who can't sing or play an instrument either.
My wife watched that garbage. So I put in some ear buds and listened to some real music by The Waterboys.
“ Now THAT’S entertainment! Lock him up. ”
Likely a disagreement about which medical school the crapper would be admitted to.
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