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BET Awards: Will Smith, Killer Mike and Victoria Monet Receive Standing Ovations
In between the explosive performances and touching speeches, the BET Awards were evangelized with an emotional performance by Will Smith, a killer speech by Killer Mike and host Taraji P. Henson reminding viewers to get out and vote in the upcoming presidential election. Performing in a circle of fire backed by the Sunday Service Choir […]
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Killer Mike Gives Fiery Speech at BET Awards, References Recent Legal Woes and Urges Viewers to Get Politically Involved
Killer Mike gave a passionate speech at the BET Awards on Sunday night while accepting the award for album of the year, referencing his recent legal issues and encouraging viewers to get politically involved. He started out by giving the customary list of thank-yous, including his wife, Shana, and kids, plus his manager Will Bronson […]
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Rapper Killer Mike Won’t Face Charges for Grammys Arrest
The saga surrounding Killer Mike’s arrest at the Grammy Awards is a step closer to a conclusion. The Grammy Award winning rapper, real name michael Santiago Render, was detained at the telecast on Feb. 4 following a scuffle with a security guard outside Crypto.com Arena. He will not face charges for the incident after prosecutors […]
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Killer Mike Talks Grammys Arrest on ‘The View’: “All of My Heroes Have Been in Handcuffs”
Killer Mike is still on a victory lap following a clean sweep at the recent Grammy Awards, and on Monday that tour placed him on a panel at The View. The rapper, 48, said he was “overwhelmed” after winning three awards during the pre-Grammys telecast, including trophies for best rap song, performance and album. Killer […]
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Killer Mike Speaks Out About Grammys Arrest, Cites “Over-Zealous” Security
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 […]
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Killer Mike Detained at Grammys After Three Wins During Pre-Show
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 […]
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Killer Mike Wins 3 Rap Grammys: “You Cannot Tell Me It’s Too Late”
At 48, Killer Mike won three rap Grammys on Sunday and told the audience: “You cannot tell me you get too old. You cannot tell me it’s too late.” Mike won best rap album for Michael, while his song “Scientists and Engineers” won best rap performance and best rap song. On Twitter, the Recording Academy […]
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Inside ‘Ozark’s’ Love of Hip-Hop and Killer Mike’s Season 4 Cameo
[This story contains spoilers for season four of Ozark.] Ozark’s Ruth Langmore has become one of television’s most unlikely onscreen hip-hop ambassadors, frequently listening to ’90s-era rappers. In season four’s episode “The Cousin of Death,” her taste goes meta: as Ruth (Julia Garner) listens to Nas’ debut LP Illmatic in her headphones, she has a […]
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