Killer Mike will perform at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
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Rapper Killer Mike was detained at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles less than an hour before the 2024 Grammy Awards began.
Early Sunday afternoon, the rapper won major rap awards at the premiere ceremony, including Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “The Scientist & Engineer,” and Best Rap Album for “The Scientist & Engineer.” Awarded. Michael.
An arena security official said. hollywood reporter Killer Mike is being held on misdemeanor charges (the specific charges are unknown at this time) that have nothing to do with the Grammy Awards, and it is believed that the Los Angeles Police Department will be involved.
Officials said it was “no big deal” and added that he could be released later this evening.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. was also seen speaking with security and a team of rappers for a while before heading backstage.
when THR We reached out to Killer Mike's team at the arena for more information, but they declined to comment. THR We also contacted representatives from the Recording Academy and CBS.
Killer Mike's latest win comes more than 20 years after he won his first Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2003 for his collaboration with Outkast, “The Whole World.” It was about.
The rapper said of his Grammy win during Sunday's pre-show at the Peacock Theater: I don't care if you're 78 and rapping about how many girls you put in nursing homes, please keep hip hop alive. ”
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, will be broadcast live on CBS from Los Angeles on Sunday. The ceremony will also be streamed on Paramount+. See the full list of the night's winners here.
