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Rapper, Killer Mike arrested shortly after winning Grammys

The Rapper was arrested shortly after he won awards at the 66th Grammys

sopuru by sopuru
February 5, 2024
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Rapper, Killer Mike arrested shortly after winning Grammys
  • According to reports, Killer Mike was “taken away handcuffs” in Crypto.com arena during telecast for the main categories.
  • A senior staff writer of Hollywood reporter shared a clip of the rapper being taken away by some law enforcement officers shortly after his awards

Renowned rapper Killer Mike, found himself in handcuffs shortly after achieving a milestone victory at the prestigious Grammy Awards.

Shortly after taking home three Grammys, Killer Mike was taken into custody.

Chris Gardner, a senior staff writer for Hollywood Reporter, claimed that the rapper was “taken away handcuffs” during the main category telecast on Crypto.com arena.

Gardener shared a video of the rapper being carried away by some law enforcement officers on his X handle, and wrote:

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“Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in Crypto.com arena after winning 3 #Grammys during telecast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” Best Rap Album for Michael) “Free Mike” someone shouts as he walks past.”

Breaking: Rapper Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs in https://t.co/aF2yiyTHol arena after winning 3 #Grammys during telecast (Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” Best Rap Album for Michael) “Free Mike” someone shouts as he walks past. pic.twitter.com/4epfmzqMt8

— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) February 5, 2024

Before being arrested, Killer Mike was having the time of his life, winning three Grammys, including Best Rap Song for “Scientists & Engineers,” which he co-won with Andre 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane.

The exact reason for his arrest is still unknown.

In another news, Rapper Kodak Black was arrested for cocaine possession.

American rapper Bill Kapri, better known by his stage name Kodak Black, was arrested for possessing cocaine, tampering with evidence, and breaking the terms of his probation.

The 26-year-old was taken into custody in South Florida on Thursday.

In a statement written by the police, the rapper was discovered with drugs dozing off in a Bentley in Plantation at around three in the morning.

According to NBC Miami, Kodak Black was being held at the Broward County jail but was allowed to leave on Thursday night.

Note that the former US President Donald Trump reduced Black’s 46-month prison term for fabricating information on federal documents in order to purchase firearms.

The rapper was previously convicted of grand theft of a firearm, possession of marijuana, child negligence, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

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