LOS ANGELES — Killer Mike says an “over-zealous” security guard helped create chaos for him and his team when a physical altercation led to his arrest after the rapper and activist won three awards at the Grammys, his first in over 2 decades.
“As you can imagine, there was a lot going and there was some confusion around which door my team and I should enter,” Mike said in statement Tuesday. “We experienced an over-zealous security guard but my team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing.”
On Sunday, Mike was escorted in handcuffs by Los Angeles police at Crypto.com Arena after marring the joyous moment for him and his at the Grammys’ Premiere Ceremony, where he won his awards in quick succession. These awards were his first in more than two decades.
Police said Mike was detained after the altercation and booked on a misdemeanor.
The rapper, whose real name is Michael Render, was released Sunday evening on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 29 in Los Angeles. Mike’s first win came after he won for best rap performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” which also took home best rap song. The single features Andre 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane. He also won best rap album for “Michael.” ”
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