Killer Mike Responds To Grammy Arrest: 'Eventually I'll Be Clear Of Any Wrongdoing'

Killer Mike is confident his name will be cleared after an altercation with security at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 4) led to his arrest.

It was a bittersweet night for the Atlanta rapper, who won three Grammys — for rap song of the year and rap performance of the year for “Scientists & Engineers” and rap album of the year for Michael — and it ended on a sour note when he was placed under arrest and taken to LAPD Headquarters.

“First I want to express my appreciation to the Grammy Committee for recognizing me and my team for the work done on Michael,” he wrote in a statement, seen by Advertising sign.

“We are incredibly proud and enjoying this moment. I am also thankful that one of my prayers was answered – the day after my Grammy win – I found out that my son, who has been on the kidney list for years, finally has a match. Obviously, we're excited.”

According to reports, Killer Mike (real name Michael Render) emerged from a secure area at the Peacock Theatre, where many of the awards were announced and presented on Sunday, before the main televised ceremony took place inside the Crypto.com arena.

He is then said to have tried to return with several people to the safe area, sources say Advertising sign, where he was stopped by security. When staff demanded to see his credentials for access, an argument ensued and the hip-hop artist was led away in handcuffs.

“I want to note that last night, my team and I fielded a number of calls from concerned fans and colleagues wanting to know if I was OK,” his statement continued. “I really appreciate the concern and support, but I'm better than okay. As you can imagine there was a lot and there was some confusion around the door that my team and I had to enter. We experienced an overzealous security guard, but my team and I have every confidence that I will eventually be cleared of any wrongdoing.”

Until then, he continues, “keep listening to 'Michael' and keep following your dreams.”