©Reuters. Killer Mike accepts the award for Best Rap Album for Michael during the 66th annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 4, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rapper Killer Mike was led away in handcuffs by police at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards after winning three of the music industry’s biggest awards for rap music, witnesses said.
The LAPD has not released a statement on the matter, and two separate publicists on duty said they had no information.
Video posted to social media showed police escorting Killer Mike, with his hands cuffed behind his back, through the lobby of the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Hollywood Reporter, citing an arena security official, reported that Killer Mike was arrested on an unspecified felony charge unrelated to the Grammy Awards.
Earlier in the day, Killer Mike and collaborators won Grammys for best rap song and best rap performance for “Scientists & Engineers” and best rap album for “Michael.”
Born Michael Render, Killer Mike is also known for social activism on issues such as racism and police brutality.
His agent and publicists did not immediately respond to requests for comment.