Killer Mike files lawsuit over arrest at 2024 Grammy Awards
Killer Mike visits SiriusXM Studios on December 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - Atlanta rapper Killer Mike is taking legal action against a security company, alleging wrongful arrest and physical harm during an altercation at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
What we know:
Atlanta rapper Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, has filed a lawsuit following his arrest during the 2024 Grammy Awards, according to Vice.com.
The incident stemmed from an altercation with a security guard, according to court documents reported by Vice. Killer Mike is accusing S & S Labor Force, the security company involved, of overstepping its responsibilities. He claims their employees "degrade[d], embarrass[ed], and physically hurt" him, causing "unnecessary public embarrassment, distress, and professional harm."
The lawsuit states that a female security guard falsely arrested him, resulting in his placement in jail for the remainder of the Grammy Awards Ceremony. This, according to the rapper, deprived him of the opportunity to "appear on primetime television in front of a huge international audience." He further alleges that the guard used unnecessary force to restrain him, claiming he was "physically assaulted and battered" when the guard grabbed his arm to prevent him from leaving.
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Timeline:
The altercation occurred during the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Killer Mike was arrested and placed in custody for the remainder of the ceremony.
He was released a short time later, and prosecutors ultimately declined to press criminal charges for battery.
The other side:
While Killer Mike asserts that he was wrongfully arrested and physically harmed, S & S Labor Force denies the claims, suggesting a legal battle over the incident’s details is forthcoming.
What's next:
The lawsuit will proceed through the legal system, with both sides presenting their accounts of the events. Further developments are expected as the case unfolds, potentially shedding more light on what transpired during the Grammy Awards.