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Killer Mike is talking out after he was handcuffed and questioned by police on the 2024 Grammys.
The incident occurred after the Atlanta rapper gained greatest rap music and greatest rap efficiency for “Scientist & Engineers” and greatest rap album for Michael throughout the present’s pre-telecast ceremony.
In a video shared by The Hollywood Reporter‘s Chris Gardner on X, previously referred to as Twitter, the musician was seen being escorted out of Crypto.com Enviornment by officers from the Los Angeles Police Division.
On Sunday night time, the LAPD confirmed on X that an grownup male who “was detained & handcuffed for a bodily altercation that occurred on the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court docket” was positioned below arrest and transported to LAPD Central Division.
“As you may think about, there was lots going and there was some confusion round which door my staff and I ought to enter. We skilled an over-zealous safety guard however my staff and I’ve the upmost confidence that I’ll in the end be cleared of all wrongdoing. Till that point, hold listening to Michael, and hold going after your goals,” Killer Mike stated in a press release shared with PEOPLE.
Killer Mike stated he and his staff obtained “a lot of calls from involved followers and colleagues desirous to know if I used to be OK.”
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“I enormously recognize the priority and help, however I’m higher than OK,” Killer Mike continued.
Other than extending his appreciation to the Recording Academy for his awards, he shared that he had one other massive win following the ceremony.
“We’re extremely proud and are basking on this second. I’m additionally grateful that one in all my prayers has been answered – the day after my Grammy win – I discovered that my son, who has been on the listing for a kidney for years, lastly has a match. Clearly, we’re elated,” his assertion learn.
A supply tells PEOPLE that Mike was charged with a misdemeanor and that his staff is “assured that the info of the case, when laid naked, will present that Mike didn’t commit the alleged offense, and he can be exonerated.”
On X, Killer Mike thanked his spouse, Shay, and people closest to him for his or her help.
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“I need to categorical my heartfelt gratitude to my spouse, Shay. You’ve held me down via thick and skinny, and I could not be prouder to be your husband and share this award with you,” his submit learn.
