Grammys: Killer Mike arrested at awards ceremony hours after winning three trophies

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Killer Mike was arrested at the Grammy Awards just hours after winning three awards.

The Atlanta-born rapper, whose real name is Michael Render, won Best Rap Album for Miguel and Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “Scientists & Engineers.”

However, shortly after, a video published on social media by The Hollywood Reporter It showed Render being led away from the ceremony in handcuffs by police.

While no official explanation was given as to why Render had been detained at the time, the Los Angeles Police Department revealed that the rapper was arrested and booked for “misdemeanor battery” after a physical altercation backstage at the Crypto. com Arena.

An LAPD spokesperson said: “On Sunday, February 4, shortly after 4 p.m., an adult male was detained and handcuffed for a physical altercation that occurred in the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court.

“The suspect was arrested and transported to the LAPD Central Division. The suspect has been identified as Michael Render, 48, and booked on misdemeanor battery 243(A) PC, and is in the process of being released.”

Killer Mike has since tweeted about his victories without referencing the incident, writing on X/Twitter: “Thank God.” and “DREAMS COME TRUE: IT’S A SWEEP!”

Killer Mike with his Grammys for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song

(Alberto E. Rodríguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

The Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, took place in Los Angeles. Female artists dominated the top categories on a night dubbed ‘Year of the Women’, which saw Taylor Swift win Album of the Year for the fourth time, setting a new record.

Song of the Year went to Billie Eilish for “What Was I Made For?”, while Record of the Year went to Miley Cyrus for “Flowers.”

The ceremony’s live performances were also dominated by women, with legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell sparking an emotional reaction and standing ovation. Other performers included Dua Lipa and Tracy Chapman, who memorably dueted with Luke Combs on a duet version of their hit “Fast Car.”

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