Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Republicans believe rapper, Killer Mike, got arrested at the Grammys 2024 after he refused to endorse Joe Biden for president.
“The suspect was placed under arrest and was transported to LAPD Central Division,” police said in a statement Monday.
“The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Render and booked for Misdemeanor Battery,” the statement said, adding, “Render has been released on zero bail.”
CBS News reached out to the music star’s representatives, the Recording Academy, and the LAPD for more details about the incident.
Just a short time before being detained, Killer Mike, aka Michael Render, swept all three categories he was nominated in: Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album for his self-titled 2023 studio album “Michael.”
Videos circulating on X depicted Killer Mike being led away in handcuffs, with some bystanders shouting “Free Mike” in the background. After the wins, Killer Mike’s in his acceptance speech had said that “Sweep! Atlanta, it’s a sweep!”, emphasizing his dedication to the art of rap and dispelling age-related stereotypes.
Rapper Killer Mike was seen being walked out of the Grammy Awards in handcuffs Sunday night. Though it was not immediately clear why he was being arrested just before the Grammys broadcast began, the Los Angeles Police Department later released details about the misdemeanor charges.
In a video uploaded to X by The Hollywood Reporter’s Chris Gardner, the “Run The Jewels” rapper was seen being escorted through Crypto.com Arena by police.
