Rapper Killer Mike faced arrest shortly after achieving a triumphant feat at the 66th Grammys, where he clinched three awards. Chris Gardner, a senior staff writer at Hollywood Reporter, reported that the rapper was taken into custody at the Crypto.com Arena during the live telecast for the main categories.
Gardner shared a video clip showing Killer Mike being escorted by law enforcement officers, accompanied by the caption: “Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in Crypto.com Arena after winning 3 #Grammys during the telecast. ‘Free Mike’ someone shouts as he walks past.”
Prior to his arrest, Killer Mike had been basking in the glory of his Grammy victories, which included Best Rap Song for ‘Scientists & Engineers’ with Andre 3000 featuring Future and Eryn Allen Kane.
The motive behind the arrest remains undisclosed.