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Rapper Killer Mike was released from police custody after being detained by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) following his three wins at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday. New details are emerging about why he was arrested. The rapper, whose real name is Michael Render, was seen handcuffed and escorted by police in videos posted to social media by The Hollywood Reporter just after the Grammy Awards kick-off. Killer Mike won a Grammy for best rap song, best rap performance for “Scientists & Engineers” and best rap album for “Michael.” The LAPD said on social media the rapper was taken into c…

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