Killer Mike Breaks Silence After 2024 Grammys Incident

Killer Mike is talking out after he was handcuffed and questioned by police on the 2024 Grammys.

The incident occurred after the Atlanta rapper gained greatest rap music and greatest rap efficiency for “Scientist & Engineers” and greatest rap album for Michael throughout the present’s pre-telecast ceremony.

In a video shared by The Hollywood Reporter‘s Chris Gardner on X, previously often called Twitter, the musician was seen being escorted out of Crypto.com Arena by officers from the Los Angeles Police Department.

On Sunday evening, the LAPD confirmed on X that an grownup male who “was detained & handcuffed for a physical altercation that occurred at the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court” was positioned beneath arrest and transported to LAPD Central Division.

“As you can imagine, there was a lot going and there was some confusion around which door my team and I should enter. We experienced an over-zealous security guard but my team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing. Until that time, keep listening to Michael, and keep going after your dreams,” Killer Mike stated in a press release shared with PEOPLE.

Killer Mike stated he and his group acquired “a number of calls from concerned fans and colleagues wanting to know if I was OK.”

“I greatly appreciate the concern and support, but I am better than OK,” Killer Mike continued.

Apart from extending his appreciation to the Recording Academy for his awards, he shared that he had one other large win following the ceremony.

“We are incredibly proud and are basking in this moment. I am also grateful that one of my prayers has been answered – the day after my Grammy win – I learned that my son, who has been on the list for a kidney for years, finally has a match. Obviously, we are elated,” his assertion learn.

A supply tells PEOPLE that Mike was charged with a misdemeanor and that his group is “confident that the facts of the case, when laid bare, will show that Mike did not commit the alleged offense, and he will be exonerated.”

On X, Killer Mike thanked his spouse, Shay, and people closest to him for his or her assist.

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“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my wife, Shay. You have held me down through thick and thin, and I couldn’t be prouder to be your husband and share this award with you,” his put up learn.