Killer Mike breaks silence after being detained post Grammy wins: 'We experienced an overzealous security guard'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Killer Mike breaks silence after being detained post Grammy wins: 'We experienced an overzealous security guard'

Hindustan Times  

Many were shocked that rapper Michael ‘Killer Mike’ Render was arrested shortly after his Grammy win. Killer Mike poses in the press room at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. Killer Mike's statement In a statement to People, Killer Mike said: “As you can imagine, there was a lot going and there was some confusion around which door my team and I should enter. Until that time, keep listening to Michael, and keep going after your dreams.” 'I am better than OK' The rapper who won three Grammys on Sunday, for the Best Rap Album, the Best Rap Performance and the Best Rap Song award, went on to thank fans and well wishers for their concern.

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Killer Mike’s Grammys fracas won’t result in any charges. It inspired a new verse instead
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Killer Mike’s Grammys fracas won’t result in any charges. It inspired a new verse instead

LA Times  

Killer Mike channels his arrest at the 2024 Grammy Awards in a new song titled “Humble Me.” Rapper Killer Mike is moving past his arrest at the Grammy Awards earlier this year seemingly scot-free and fired up. The rapper “successfully completed the Office’s Hearing process, including a community service requirement that was imposed,” the office said in a statement shared …

Killer Mike will likely avoid charges after Grammys arrest
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Killer Mike will likely avoid charges after Grammys arrest

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Killer Mike is expected to avoid charges over a physical altercation that led to his arrest at the Grammys earlier this year after the rapper recently completed community service. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office said in a statement Thursday that Mike “successfully completed the office’s hearing process, including a community service requirement that was imposed.” The …

Killer Mike says arrest at Grammys stems from altercation with an ‘over-zealous’ security guard
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Killer Mike says arrest at Grammys stems from altercation with an ‘over-zealous’ security guard

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Killer Mike says an “over-zealous” security guard contributed to the physical altercation that led to his arrest after the rapper and activist won three awards at the Grammys. “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 …

Killer Mike says arrest at Grammys stems from altercation with an 'over-zealous' security guard
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Killer Mike says arrest at Grammys stems from altercation with an 'over-zealous' security guard

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Killer Mike says an “over-zealous” security guard contributed …

Civilian watchdog invokes Taylor Swift while grilling LAPD chief over Killer Mike’s Grammys arrest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Civilian watchdog invokes Taylor Swift while grilling LAPD chief over Killer Mike’s Grammys arrest

LA Times  

Rapper Killer Mike picked up three prizes at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday, including for rap album. Rasha Gerges Shields, a commissioner for the department’s civilian watchdog, raised the issue during a meeting Tuesday morning, after police Chief Michel Moore‘s briefing on the rapper’s arrest. At the pre-show ceremony, Killer Mike won three Grammy categories, including rap album for …

US rapper Killer Mike arrested moments after he won 3 Grammy awards
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US rapper Killer Mike arrested moments after he won 3 Grammy awards

Live Mint  

US Rapper and activist Killer Mike was apprehended by the police at the 66th Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4 after he won three Grammy awards. Killer Mike could be seen being escorted in handcuffs by Los Angeles police in a video posted by the trade website The Hollywood Reporter on social media platform …

Who is rapper Killer Mike, detained at the Grammys after securing three big wins?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is rapper Killer Mike, detained at the Grammys after securing three big wins?

Hindustan Times  

The 66th Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, offered viewers an overwhelming experience, from electrifying performances to Taylor Swift's historic achievements. However, fans are still left wondering about the events during the pre-recording ceremony, where Rapper Michael 'Killer Mike' Render, who secured three significant wins of the night, was unexpectedly arrested shortly after his victories. Killer …

Grammys 2024 | Rapper Killer Mike taken away in handcuffs after winning three Grammy Awards
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Grammys 2024 | Rapper Killer Mike taken away in handcuffs after winning three Grammy Awards

The Hindu  

Rapper Killer Mike was taken away from Sunday night's Grammy Awards in handcuffs by police after sweeping up three of the music industry's biggest prizes for rap music, witnesses said. Video posted on social media showed police escorting Killer Mike, his hands cuffed behind his back, through the concourse of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Reporter, citing an …

Killer Mike arrested by police following altercation at the Grammy Awards after earning 3 trophies
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Killer Mike arrested by police following altercation at the Grammy Awards after earning 3 trophies

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Killer Mike was arrested at the Grammy Awards on Sunday after the rapper and activist won three Grammy awards including his first in more than two decades. At 48, I stand here as a man full of empathy and sympathy for the things I’ve done.” Mike’s first win came after he won for best rap performance for …

Grammys 2024: Rapper Killer Mike led out of the award show in handcuffs after winning three awards
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Grammys 2024: Rapper Killer Mike led out of the award show in handcuffs after winning three awards

Hindustan Times  

Rapper Michael ‘Killer Mike’ Render, who won three awards at the 2024 Grammy Awards, was arrested shortly after his victories and escorted out of the Crypto.com Arena in handcuffs by the Los Angeles Police Department. Killer Mike poses with his Grammy for the Best Rap Album award, the Best Rap Performance award and the Best Rap Song award during the …

Here’s why rapper Killer Mike was arrested for alleged battery at the 2024 Grammys
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s why rapper Killer Mike was arrested for alleged battery at the 2024 Grammys

LA Times  

Rapper Killer Mike was arrested by the LAPD at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday. Rapper Killer Mike has been released from police custody, hours after he was detained at the 2024 Grammy Awards and escorted out by Los Angeles police on Sunday. Appearing on V103’s “Big Tigger Morning Show” the morning after the Grammys, Killer Mike seemingly sidestepped and …

Killer Mike Is One Of Atlanta's Biggest Advocates In Rap And Activism
1 year, 4 months ago

Killer Mike Is One Of Atlanta's Biggest Advocates In Rap And Activism

Huff Post  

Illustration: Benjamin Currie/HuffPost; Photos: Getty Images Killer Mike Finally Realizes Who He Is — And His Latest Album Is His Most Personal Yet The Atlanta rapper took his fans on a spiritual journey on his album “Michael” and crafted his summer tour like a revival at a Southern church. “Man, I wasn’t who I was earlier,” Killer Mike tells HuffPost …

Killer Mike to earn Change Maker Award at Billboard Awards
4 years, 2 months ago

Killer Mike to earn Change Maker Award at Billboard Awards

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Grammy-winning rapper and social-political activist Killer Mike will receive the first Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. Atlanta-born Killer Mike first made waves in music with his appearance on Outkast’s 2000 album, “Stankonia.” He later won a Grammy with the duo for the Top 20 pop hit “The Whole World.” He’s also a …

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