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8:20 PM PT — TMZ has obtained new video and info that sheds more light onto the Killer Mike situation — including the fact that he’s now being booked for battery on a citizen’s arrest … this after he allegedly got physical with a security guard at the venue, while out in the rain.
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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Mike was booked for misdemeanor battery Sunday evening, this after a private person’s arrest took place at Crypto.com Arena. We’re told KM is accused of knocking down a security officer after they did not get out of his way quick enough — the apparent aftermath of which looks to have been caught on tape, seen here.
We got a hold of video that seems to show Mike being chased down outside in the windy rain, where security personnel can be seen attempting to stop him … with Mike looking determined to get by them. You can’t see any “knock-down” as has been described to us by law enforcement — but it does look like he faces off with security guards in tense fashion.
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Eventually, Mike was cuffed and led away in the rain as well. It’s still unclear what exactly led up to this — remember, just moments earlier, he was inside soaking in the Grammy win.
Killer Mike‘s Grammys night came to an early end … because he was just led out of the event in handcuffs — after an alleged physical altercation.
A journalist for The Hollywood Reporter posted video to X showing the Run The Jewels rapper leaving the venue with a police escort … hands bound behind his back.
The 48-year-old doesn’t look particularly concerned as he’s being led away … chatting amicably with a man who is walking alongside him and police before saying hello to someone else in a tuxedo.
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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Killer Mike was detained after allegedly getting into some kind of physical altercation with a security guard at the event.
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We’re told he’s not under arrest, and officers are still trying to sort out exactly what happened.
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It must feel like an emotional roller coaster for KM and his fans after an afternoon full of highs.
Mike’s already got his Grammys … he took wins in all three categories he was nominated for including Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song — though his win in the last contributed to some controversy and conspiracies.
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We’ve reached out to Killer Mike’s team … so far no word back.
Originally Published — 5:10 PM PT
