Killer Mike Detained By Police After Accepting Grammy Awards
Killer Mike began trending on social media after nearly sweeping the rap category at the Grammys. But also because he was detained by police. The rapper was shown in several videos in handcuffs after accepting his three Grammy awards.
“At around 4 p.m., an individual was detained at [Crypto.com Arena] for a physical altercation,” a LAPD spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. “The individual is currently being questioned. I cannot confirm the identity of the individual until the person is charged. The investigation is ongoing.”
A source told the publication that it is a “misdemeanor and has nothing to do with anything that happened today here inside the arena. Likely he will be released once it’s sorted. ‘It’s a big nothing.'”
An exact reason for Killer Mike’s detainment has not been disclosed at this time.
Killer Mike took home all three Grammys he was nominated in. He won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists and Engineers,” the song featuring André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane, as well as Best Rap Album for Michael.
Jay-Z Blasts The Grammys For Snubbing Beyoncé
Another viral moment at the Grammys was Jay-Z speaking out against the Grammys from their show stage. Jay-Z was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. During his speech, he criticized the Grammys award system and defended Beyoncé for having the most Grammy wins, yet never winning Album of the Year.
“I don’t want to embarrass this young lady. But she has more Grammys than anyone and has never won Album of the Year,” Jay said about his wife Beyoncé. She won her 32nd Grammy last year. “So even by your own metrics, it doesn’t work.”
This is not the first time Jay-Z has criticized the Grammys. He boycotted the award show back in 1999 despite his album Hard Knock Life receiving best rap album.
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