Killer Mike has shared a statement about the incident with a security guard at the Grammys that had him led away in handcuffs and booked on misdemeanor battery charges.
“I do 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,” Mike wrote in his statement. “I greatly appreciate the concern and support, but I am better than OK. 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.”
A senior law enforcement source told Rolling Stone says that a female security guard working one of the doors at the Grammys ceremony at Crypto.com Arena was injured in a confrontation with Mike, who denied the allegation. She claims she asked him for his tickets and directed him to a security checkpoint; he tried to go around her and allegedly injured her while doing so. The security guard then called for help and signed for a citizen’s arrest, which police “are bound by law to make that arrest,” according to Rolling Stone‘s source.
Killer Mike was released without bail later Sunday night in time for him to celebrate his three-rap-Grammy sweep.
You can read Killer Mike’s full statement below, and pick up MICHAEL on grape vinyl, limited to 500 copies, in the BV store.
I first want to extend my appreciation to the Grammy’s Committee for recognizing me and my team for the work that went into MICHAEL. 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.
I do 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. I greatly appreciate the concern and support, but I am better than OK. 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.
