Killer Mike, one half of the renowned rap duo Run the Jewels, was observed in handcuffs while being escorted by police through Crypto.com Arena during the Grammy Awards. The incident, captured in a video posted on social media, showed Killer Mike surrounded by uniformed individuals as he was led through the arena. This occurred after the rapper won three Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Performance, Rap Song, and Album.
Despite his success at the awards ceremony, the circumstances leading to Killer Mike’s detention and subsequent escort by police remain unclear. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the detention of a Black male but provided no further details on the incident. The incident has generated curiosity and speculation about the reasons behind the rapper’s detention during the high-profile event.