American rapper Killer Mike has released a statement following his arrest at the Grammy Awards.
The 48-year-old beat out big stars like Travis Scott, Nas, Drake and 21 Savage for Best Rap Album, and won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Song for his song “Scientists & Engineers.” He won two awards for outstanding rap performance. However, shortly after winning the award, he was photographed being escorted in handcuffs from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the award ceremony was being held.
Los Angeles police confirmed he was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor and later released.
An anonymous “senior law enforcement source” told Rolling Stone that a security guard pushed her to the floor after Killer Mike tried to avoid her at the entrance to the venue. .
After the incident, Killer Mike (real name Michael Render) said in a comment to Rolling Stone magazine: Although we were hit with excessive security, my team and I have the utmost confidence that all wrongdoing will be cleared in the end. ”
A member of the rapper’s team said, “We were thrown into a dire situation as Mike was taken into custody and charged with a misdemeanor after accepting his prize. On our way into the venue, we were pretty confused as to where to go.” ran into an overzealous security guard and continued toward his destination. Although the situation is exaggerated, once the facts of the case are revealed, it is proven that Mike did not commit the crime, and Mike We are confident that he will be acquitted.”
Render added of his win: “We are very proud and are enjoying this moment.”
In addition to his solo career, which dates back to his appearance on Outkast’s track “Snapin’ & Trappin'” in 2000, Render is also known for his duo Run the Jewels, which have released four studio albums.
