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Rapper Killer Mike Detained at Grammy Awards after Triple Win

Killer Mike accepts the award for best rap album for "Michael" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper and activist Killer Mike made headlines at the Grammy Awards on Sunday when he was detained by Los Angeles police. This incident occurred shortly after he achieved a triumphant moment in his career, winning three Grammy awards, including his first in over two decades.

Video footage shared by The Hollywood Reporter showed Killer Mike being escorted in handcuffs by police at Crypto.com Arena. The rapper had just experienced a series of joyous moments at the Grammys' Premiere Ceremony, where he swiftly collected his awards one after another. The police detention was a result of an altercation that took place inside the arena around 4 p.m., according to Officer Mike Lopez, a spokesperson for the police department.

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