LOS ANGELES — Rapper Killer Mike was arrested Sunday after he was detained for questioning and escorted out of the Grammy Awards venue in connection with an altercation, according to police.
The Los Angeles Police Department said Sunday afternoon that a man was detained and handcuffed in connection with a “physical altercation.” He was later arrested and transported to LAPD Central. said on.
Police identified the man as Michael Render, Killer Mike's real name. He was booked on misdemeanor charges and is currently on release, police said Sunday night.
Police said in an LAPD post that the altercation occurred in the 700 block of Chick Hern Court, where Crypto.com Arena is located.
No further details about the alleged changes have been released.
Earlier in the afternoon, Killer Mike won three Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album at the pre-show premiere ceremony.
Representatives for Killer Mike and the Grammys did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Andrew Blankstein reported from Los Angeles and Rebecca Cohen reported from New York.