Killer Mike was arrested by police following an altercation at the Grammy Awards, shortly after earning three trophies.

There is currently no verifiable information about the circumstances surrounding Killer Mike’s departure from the Crypto.com Arena after his three Grammy wins on Sunday night. The specific events that led to his removal remain unclear.

Rapper Killer Mike was taken into custody on Sunday following an altercation at the Grammys venue, as confirmed by the police.

The Los Angeles Police Department reported that a man was detained and handcuffed on Sunday due to a physical altercation. He was then arrested and taken to LAPD’s Central Division.

The individual involved was identified as Michael Render, also known as Killer Mike. He faced a charge of misdemeanor battery and was in the process of being released, according to the police statement on Sunday night.

The LAPD stated that the altercation occurred on Chick Hearn Court, the location of the Crypto.com Arena.

Killer Mike’s initial win was for “Scientists & Engineers,” which earned Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song awards. The track features Andre 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane.

Killer Mike grabbed the Best Rap Album award for “Michael.” His previous Grammy win was in 2003 for “The Whole World,” which won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Upon receiving his third award, he excitedly shouted, “Sweep! Atlanta, it’s a sweep!”

Killer Mike, known for his collaboration in Run the Jewels, has delivered four acclaimed albums with producer El-P. Beyond music, he’s a vocal advocate against Black inequality and racism, notably supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential campaign.

He’s also featured in Netflix’s “Trigger Warning with Killer Mike,” discussing Black community issues. During a protest against police brutality in Atlanta that turned violent, he made a heartfelt plea for peace.

Killer Mike, also known as Michael Santiago Render Early Life and Career.

Killer Mike, also known as Michael Santiago Render, is a renowned rapper and activist. He started his career with Outkast and later released successful solo albums. In 2013, he teamed up with producer El-P to form the duo Run the Jewels.

Beyond music, Killer Mike is deeply involved in social issues such as inequality and police brutality. He’s been a strong supporter of Bernie Sanders and has appeared in films like “Baby Driver.” He also hosts his own Netflix series called “Trigger Warning with Killer Mike.”

Recently, Killer Mike’s activism was recognized with an Emmy Award for his PBS interview program titled “Love & Respect.”

Between 1995 and 2005.

Killer Mike began his journey at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he connected with producers and Outkast’s Big Boi. He made his music debut on Outkast’s album “Stankonia” and gained recognition with the Grammy-winning single “The Whole World.”

In 2003, Killer Mike released his first album, “Monster,” featuring hits like “Akshon (Yeah!)” and “A.D.I.D.A.S.” He also collaborated with artists like T.I. on tracks such as “Never Scared,” which became popular hits.

During this time, Killer Mike’s music career was on the rise, solidifying his place in the hip-hop scene.

Between 2006 and 2012.

Killer Mike released several projects, including the “Pledge” series and “R.A.P. Music.” He joined T.I.’s Grand Hustle label in 2008, dropping albums like “PL3DGE” and “R.A.P. Music.” While plans for solo albums like “I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind IV” were delayed, he focused on collaborations with El-P, forming the duo Run the Jewels. In 2013, he teased a solo album called “Elegant Elephant.”

2013 till Presnt Time.

Killer Mike teamed up with rapper-producer El-P after an introduction by Cartoon Network executive Jason DeMarco. They toured together and decided to form a duo named Run the Jewels.

Their first album, “Run the Jewels,” was released in 2013, followed by “Run the Jewels 2” in 2014. They even dropped a unique version of their second album called “Meow the Jewels,” featuring cat sounds, in 2015. “Run the Jewels 3” hit the shelves in 2016, and their fourth album, “RTJ4,” was released in 2020.

In 2022, Killer Mike launched a solo single titled “Run,” which later became part of his solo album “Michael,” released in 2023.