What was supposed to be a night to remember, rapper Killer Mike's Grammy night became bizarre when he was arrested from the event and taken downtown by the authorities. American rapper Killer Mike was nominated in multiple categories of the Grammy 2024 Awards and hence he arrived for the event in Los Angeles. Killer Mike won three Grammys at the Crypto.com arena and it almost turned out to be a historical night for him before authorities arrested him and took him downtown. Now, fans are wondering what is Killer Mike's arrest reason or why was Killer Mike arrested? Below is what we know so far-
What is Killer Mike's arrest reason?
As per US media reports, Killer Mike was arrested and taken away in handcuffs by the cops from the Grammy Awards 2024 Event. Killer Mike was detained in connection to a misdemeanor that occurred before February 4, 2024. Before Killer Mike's arrest, the rapper won Grammys for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for Scientists & Engineers, and Best Rap Album for Michael.
A Hollywood journalist named Chris Gardner shared Killer Mike's arrest video and wrote, "Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in http://Crypto.com 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..An official tells someone on his team that it’s possible he may be released later tonight from the arena. Unclear if he’s being booked here and what he’s charged with. Trying to find out....Just spoke to an official who tells me it’s a misdemeanor and has nothing to do with anything that happened today here inside the arena. Likely he will be released once it’s sorted. “It’s a big nothing,” source says."
"“At around 4 pm, an individual was detained at [http://Crypto.com Arena] for a physical altercation. The individual is currently being questioned. I cannot confirm identity of the individual until person is charged. The investigation is ongoing,” LAPD spokesman tells me...Around 6:15 p.m., the scene outside the security room where Killer Mike was held dispersed, with LAPD officers exiting the area and members of the rapper’s entourage also moving briskly through the arena."