Killer Mike speaks out about Grammy arrest: ‘I’m more than fine’

The rapper Killer Mike was escorted out of the Grammy wearing handcuffs, last Sunday, 4. According to the TMZ, he was detained after a “physical altercation” with a security guard at the event, who reportedly didn’t get out of his way quickly. The musician was charged with a misdemeanor and released four and a half hours later.

Mike received the award for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers”, and Best Rap Album for Michael (2023) (via Variety). He added the achievement in the album title on streaming platforms:

The information was disclosed by the reporter Chris Gardner. Watch:

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

After the incident, Killer Mike published on Twitter thanking God for the awards received:

Thank God. 🏆🙏🏾🏆🙏🏾🏆🙏🏾 🧹 🧹 🧹

— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 5, 2024

In an interview with Pitchfork (via NME), the rapper clarified: “I would like to note that last night, my team and I fielded several calls from concerned fans and colleagues wanting to know if I was okay. I very much appreciate the concern and support, but I am more than that’s good.”

“As you can imagine, there was a lot going on and there was some confusion about which door my team and I should enter. We had an overzealous security guard, but my team and I have the utmost confidence that in the end I will be absolved of any error “, he added.

“Until then, keep listening Michael and keep chasing your dreams.”

Mike also spoke about prison during the program Big Tigger Morning Show: “We had a mishap and then we went back to the party, man,” he added. “We partied all night. Nothing happened, man. But we’re winners. That’s it.”