Despite his recent arrest at the Grammys, Killer Mike is on a hot streak. The rapper stopped by The Daily Show to chat with host Jordan Klepper about his Grammys wins and said he owes his success “to the fact that I was just too stubborn to give up.”
“So I have a lot of talent, but it took me 20 years to get here,” he said. “And I was just too stubborn to quit. And I think that that’s half the battle, just being tenacious about it.”
Klepper acknowledged...
“So I have a lot of talent, but it took me 20 years to get here,” he said. “And I was just too stubborn to quit. And I think that that’s half the battle, just being tenacious about it.”
Klepper acknowledged...
- 2/14/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Killer Mike swung by The Late Show to perform “Exit 9,” a song off his Grammy-winning 2023 album, Michael.
The Atlanta rapper dedicated the performance to his grandmother, Betty, breezing through the pensive track, which finds him pondering current successes and past struggles, progress and setbacks, and all the work that remains to be done. Killer Mike was joined on stage by DJ Trackstar and the Midnight Revival Choir, whose live vocals lent a warm touch to “Exit 9,” especially during the a cappella final refrain, “I remember them days, makin’ minimum wage/I was tryna maintain,...
The Atlanta rapper dedicated the performance to his grandmother, Betty, breezing through the pensive track, which finds him pondering current successes and past struggles, progress and setbacks, and all the work that remains to be done. Killer Mike was joined on stage by DJ Trackstar and the Midnight Revival Choir, whose live vocals lent a warm touch to “Exit 9,” especially during the a cappella final refrain, “I remember them days, makin’ minimum wage/I was tryna maintain,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Rapper Killer Mike has offered fresh details about his arrest at the 2024 Grammys and an investigation that led to a misdemeanor charge.
The rapper was detained at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena after winning three Grammys during the premiere ceremony, where the majority of the awards are handed out, which took place at the nearby Peacock Theater.
“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,” Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, said in a statement late Monday night about efforts to navigate his way to the Crypto.com Arena after collecting his awards.
He won for best rap song, performance and album before being detained, handcuffed and charged with...
The rapper was detained at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena after winning three Grammys during the premiere ceremony, where the majority of the awards are handed out, which took place at the nearby Peacock Theater.
“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,” Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, said in a statement late Monday night about efforts to navigate his way to the Crypto.com Arena after collecting his awards.
He won for best rap song, performance and album before being detained, handcuffed and charged with...
- 2/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The reason Killer Mike was taken away in handcuffs after winning three Grammy awards Sunday is coming into focus. A senior law enforcement source says a female security guard working the star-studded event claims she was injured by the rapper during a confrontation inside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Killer Mike denies the allegation in a new statement to Rolling Stone.
According to the source, it was shortly after the Atlanta musician, whose legal name is Michael Render, swept the rap category with trophies for Best Rap Album,...
According to the source, it was shortly after the Atlanta musician, whose legal name is Michael Render, swept the rap category with trophies for Best Rap Album,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
The Grammy Awards made history on Sunday night as women dominated the big categories in a clean sweep, with Taylor Swift winning album of the year, Billie Eilish for song of the year, Miley Cyrus for record of the year and Victoria Monét for best new artist. By now, you may have read all those headlines, but there was a lot more action that went down inside Crypto.com Arena. The Hollywood Reporter was on the scene at the awards ceremony to catch the memorable moments that didn’t make the CBS telecast, including the arrest of a Grammy Award-winning rapper, a sweet moment between Swift and her “Karma” collaborator Ice Spice, and Celine Dion’s quiet entrance before her surprise showing onstage.
Killer Mike Handcuffed, Questioned and Arrested
The hard news story of the night happened before the first award was handed out during the primetime telecast. Rapper Killer Mike...
Killer Mike Handcuffed, Questioned and Arrested
The hard news story of the night happened before the first award was handed out during the primetime telecast. Rapper Killer Mike...
- 2/5/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Killer Mike had a bittersweet evening at the 2024 Grammys on Sunday night (February 4) in Los Angeles.
After the 48-year-old rapper won three awards during the pre-show telecast, he was detained by authorities following a physical altercation.
“On Sunday February 4th just after 4pm a male adult was detained & handcuffed for a physical altercation that occurred at the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court,” the LAPD shared on Twitter/X. “The suspect was placed under arrest and was transported to LAPD Central Division.”
Find out more about his charge inside…
There is video of him reportedly being taken away in handcuffs.
The police department then shared an update, revealing that the rapper had been formally charged before being released.
“The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Render and booked for Misdemeanor Battery 243(A) PC, and is in the process of being released,” they wrote in a follow-up.
According to Deadline, the...
After the 48-year-old rapper won three awards during the pre-show telecast, he was detained by authorities following a physical altercation.
“On Sunday February 4th just after 4pm a male adult was detained & handcuffed for a physical altercation that occurred at the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court,” the LAPD shared on Twitter/X. “The suspect was placed under arrest and was transported to LAPD Central Division.”
Find out more about his charge inside…
There is video of him reportedly being taken away in handcuffs.
The police department then shared an update, revealing that the rapper had been formally charged before being released.
“The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Render and booked for Misdemeanor Battery 243(A) PC, and is in the process of being released,” they wrote in a follow-up.
According to Deadline, the...
- 2/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Updated, 10:44 Pm: The 66th Grammys are over, Jay-Z threw down, Taylor Swift made more history, Joni Mitchell and Celine Dion showed a rainy Los Angeles that Canadians know how to bring the heat, and triple Grammy winner Killer Mike is out of LAPD custody after being booked on a misdemeanor battery charge.
About five hours after he was publicly detained and arrested by Los Angeles police Sunday just after he won three Grammys in the pre-show earlier in the afternoon, the activist-entrepreneur-rapper has been released.
The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Render and booked for Misdemeanor Battery 243(A) PC, and is in the process of being released.
— LAPD Pio (@Lapdpio) February 5, 2024
The battery charge comes with either a potential fine up to $2,000, six months behind bars or both, under California’s penal code.
Related: Grammy Awards Viewers Question If Taylor Swift Snubbed Celine Dion After Album Of...
About five hours after he was publicly detained and arrested by Los Angeles police Sunday just after he won three Grammys in the pre-show earlier in the afternoon, the activist-entrepreneur-rapper has been released.
The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Render and booked for Misdemeanor Battery 243(A) PC, and is in the process of being released.
— LAPD Pio (@Lapdpio) February 5, 2024
The battery charge comes with either a potential fine up to $2,000, six months behind bars or both, under California’s penal code.
Related: Grammy Awards Viewers Question If Taylor Swift Snubbed Celine Dion After Album Of...
- 2/5/2024
- by Dominic Patten and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Rapper Killer Mike was detained at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, less than an hour before the 2024 Grammys were set to begin.
Earlier Sunday afternoon, the rapper won big in the rap category during the premiere ceremony, scoring the awards for best rap song and best rap performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” and best rap album for Michael.
An arena security official initially told The Hollywood Reporter that Killer Mike was detained for a reason (unknown at this point) that had nothing to do with Grammy Awards.
“At around 4 p.m., an individual was detained at [Crypto.com Arena] for a physical altercation,” a LAPD spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. “The individual is currently being questioned. I cannot confirm the identity of the individual until the person is charged. The investigation is ongoing.”
The rapper was seen in handcuffs being taken into a security room inside the L.A. arena, near the VIP entrance.
Earlier Sunday afternoon, the rapper won big in the rap category during the premiere ceremony, scoring the awards for best rap song and best rap performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” and best rap album for Michael.
An arena security official initially told The Hollywood Reporter that Killer Mike was detained for a reason (unknown at this point) that had nothing to do with Grammy Awards.
“At around 4 p.m., an individual was detained at [Crypto.com Arena] for a physical altercation,” a LAPD spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. “The individual is currently being questioned. I cannot confirm the identity of the individual until the person is charged. The investigation is ongoing.”
The rapper was seen in handcuffs being taken into a security room inside the L.A. arena, near the VIP entrance.
- 2/5/2024
- by Chris Gardner and Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Update: As of now, Killer Mike, whose real name is Michael Render, remains in police custody in Downtown Los Angeles. He is being questioned regarding his involvement in an altercation earlier on Sunday, according to information provided by law enforcement sources from Deadline. The release time for Mike, potentially facing a misdemeanor charge, is currently unknown. Over an hour after being escorted out of the Crypto.com Arena by a group of officers, the vocal and highly regarded rapper/activist provided timely reassurance to fans and friends. One-half of Run the Jewels took to social media and posted words fitting for a Sunday. Thank God. — Killer Mike (@KillerMike) February 5, 2024 Original Story: Killer Mike has been taken away in handcuffs at the Crypto Arena after major wins at the 2024 Grammys. Although the reasons are unclear as of now, there are visuals of the rapper and activist being escorted out of the...
- 2/5/2024
- TV Insider
It’s Grammy Week, with the actual awards on Sunday, and Bill Maher had a message for the music industry in his “New Rules” editorial – maybe it’s time now to teach kids you’re not only as good as how much stuff you have.
Maher took issue with the materialistic content of much of today’s music, which shifted from an emphasis on imagining no possessions to making acquisition the sole focus of existence.
“When you turn 12, you’re done with your parents and start being raised by pop stars,” he said. “Kids rule the charts,” and lyrics from those formative years tend to get burned into your brain.
Maher allowed that the rise of hip-hop ignited the trend, and how the tendency to brag about things you were denied is a human one. “But everyone does it now,” he lamented, noting the country song “Rolex on a Redneck...
Maher took issue with the materialistic content of much of today’s music, which shifted from an emphasis on imagining no possessions to making acquisition the sole focus of existence.
“When you turn 12, you’re done with your parents and start being raised by pop stars,” he said. “Kids rule the charts,” and lyrics from those formative years tend to get burned into your brain.
Maher allowed that the rise of hip-hop ignited the trend, and how the tendency to brag about things you were denied is a human one. “But everyone does it now,” he lamented, noting the country song “Rolex on a Redneck...
- 2/3/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Real Time With Bill Maher continues Friday, February 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m. Et/7:00-8:00 p.m. Pt). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature “New Rules.” The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on Max. This week features a one-on-one interview with Michael Render (a.k.a Killer Mike), entrepreneur, musician, and one-half of the group “Run the Jewels,” whose self-titled solo album “Michael” was recently released across digital platforms. This week’s panel discussion includes Gov. Chris Sununu, Republican Governor of New Hampshire; and Jessica Tarlov, co-host of “The Five” on Fox News and ... Read more...
- 2/1/2024
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
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