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Rapper Killer Mike faces battery charge after Grammys altercation

66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

Rapper Killer Mike found himself in the headlines recently after being booked on a misdemeanor battery charge following an incident at the 2024 Grammys. The 48-year-old performer allegedly knocked down a security officer who failed to move out of his way quickly enough in the pouring rain. However, he was released from jail on his own recognizance shortly after being booked, with a court appearance scheduled for February 29, 2024.

Footage obtained by TMZ captured the aftermath of the alleged altercation, showing other security personnel attempting to prevent Killer Mike from escaping. Eventually, he was apprehended and taken into a security room at Crypto.com Arena. A source close to the situation described the incident as a 'big nothing' and anticipated his release within a few hours.

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