Killer Mike has sued the security firms hired for the 2024 Grammys, claiming he was "unlawfully detained" when they put him under citizen's arrest under false pretences.
The 49-year-old rap star was led away in handcuffs after winning three gongs at the pre-telecast prize-giving at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles last February, and was booked on a misdemeanour charge, which was later dropped.
The incident meant he was unable to present an award at the ceremony as he was placed in police custody.
A year on, court documents obtained by TMZ, show he is now seeking damages from S+S Labor Force Inc. and JRM Private Security for causing him "public embarrassment, distress and professional harm".
The 'Big Beast' hitmaker - whose real name is Michael Render - previously blamed his arrest on "overcrowding" backstage and "over-zealous" security guards.
During an appearance on 'The View' shortly afterwards, he explained: "I think backstage was overcrowded, I think the winners were exuberant, and I think security got a little over-zealous."
However, he refused to feel bad about what happened and added: "It’s water under the bridge for me."
The hip-hop star previously insisted he wasn't angry about the position he found himself in on music's biggest night, telling GQ magazine: "I could have succumbed to anger or evil and talked [badly]. But I’m just grateful. I talked about this album being a return to the religious and moral principles I was raised with.
"And I just got to say, man, you'll find yourself in a position where it's just you and God. And I took a couple hours, man. I was just by myself, and I was just thankful I took time to thank God and to say, I appreciate the blessings you've given me.
"I spent time talking. I'm invoking the spirit of my grandmother and my mother and just saying, Look, I've done it. And after a few hours, man, I got out and I went partied and had fun."
The musician was not charged after he "agreed to do some community service with a non-profit organisation of his choice."
Ivor Pine, a spokesperson for the LA City Attorney's Office, confirmed at the time: "Mr. Render has successfully completed the Office’s Hearing process, including a community service requirement that was imposed. We have no further comment at this time."
