Killer Mike sues security firm over Grammys arrest, alleging ‘public humiliation’ Rapper alleges assault, false arrest and more when he was detained shortly after winning three awards at 2024 ceremony.
In July, Killer Mike released a song titled Humble Me which reflected on his arrest, including the lyrics: “I was sitting there in a room full of cops, like Daniel was sitting with the lions / I had to quiet my mind, I prayed and I prayed and I prayed / The liars were lying their lies, I kept on just keeping my faith”.
The rapper, real name Michael Render, won three awards at the ceremony, for best rap album, best rap song and best rap performance.
Render is now suing the security company for false arrest and imprisonment, assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
But shortly after his wins, as he moved backstage towards the red carpet area, he was arrested and detained after an altercation with what Render later described as “an overzealous security guard”.
