'They are going after Trump supporters': Killer Mike's arrest after 3 Grammy wins sparks debate online
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rapper Killer Mike stirred up a significant buzz on the internet when he was arrested at the 2024 Grammy Awards shortly after accepting his awards.
The artist was escorted out of the venue with his hands cuffed behind his back, sparking a heated debate on social media. Many users criticized the Grammys for allowing such an incident to occur and questioned the circumstances surrounding the rapper's arrest.
Killer Mike arrested at Grammys
According to the Daily Mail, Mike made headlines as he was escorted away from the Grammys in handcuffs following an alleged 'physical altercation' after winning three awards.
The acclaimed rapper from 'Run The Jewels' won big at the Grammys, taking home Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance for 'Scientists & Engineers', and Best Rap Album for 'Michael'.
BREAKING: Rapper Killer Mike gets arrested at the Grammy’s in Los Angeles after winning three awards.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 5, 2024
Just before getting taken out of the Crypto arena in handcuffs, Killer Mike won Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.
Killer Mike was heard saying: “Are you… pic.twitter.com/IoIy1wciIw
As per the Daily Mail, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department informed them that an adult male, without confirming his identity, was undergoing questioning. Subsequently, TMZ revealed that he had been booked for battery on a citizen's arrest.
The LAPD spokesperson stated, "At 4 pm, an adult male was taken into custody for a physical altercation that took place inside the arena. Right now, the preliminary investigation is: he is being investigated for battery."
The spokesperson emphasized that the individual would not be identified until arrested and charged. TMZ reported an altercation involving Killer Mike and a security guard moments before his arrest.
Video footage obtained by TMZ captured the rapper engaging in a heated exchange with security guards while walking in the rain, with someone holding an umbrella over his head. The clip indicated that Killer Mike knocked down a security guard as he attempted to leave.
The rapper seemed determined to bypass the security team, leading to a dispute where he pushed a security guard on the shoulder while trying to maneuver around him.
According to TMZ, shortly after this incident, the rapper was seen being handcuffed. Killer Mike was brought back into the arena for questioning, prompting someone to shout, "Free Mike!" As of now, the rapper has not issued a statement regarding the arrest.
Internet says Killer Mike's arrest seems 'fishy'
A user said, "I don't what happened here, but, Will Smith assaulted someone on live television and then went to a dance party. Looks fishy."
I don't what happened here, but, Will Smith assaulted someone on live television and then went to a dance party. Looks fishy.
— Caleb Stewart (@clstewart77) February 5, 2024
Another wrote, "I heard he rapped something bad about biden."
I heard he rapped something bad about biden.
— Mike Leigh Torres (@MikeLeighTorres) February 5, 2024
Someone else commented, "They are going after all of the Trump supporters that can influence black votes. Buckle down folks."
They are going after all of the Trump supporters that can influence black votes.
— Stun Zeed | 🆓 🫥 (@StunZeed000) February 5, 2024
Buckle down folks.
Another said, "Bro got arrested for winning too much."