Killer Mike has been taken away from the Grammys in handcuffs, after winning three awards. 

The 48-year-old rapper, star of Run The Jewels, won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for ‘Scientists & Engineers,’ and the Best Rap Album for Michael.

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) have not said why he was arrested, but The Hollywood Reporter said it was for a misdemeanor and was not related to the awards. 

A LAPD spokesman told DailyMail.com that a man was being questioned, but they could not confirm his identity of provide further details. 

Killer Mike is seen being handcuffed and taken away by the LAPD

The rapper is seen being taken away by LAPD on Sunday night

The 48-year-old rapper, star of Run The Jewels, is pictured with his three Grammy’s on Sunday night, moments before he was arrested

As the rapper, born Michael Santiago Render, was taken away, someone yelled: ‘Free Mike!’ 

Killer Mike is well known for his political activism. He was a vocal supporter of Bernie Sanders, and endorsed Democrat senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock for his home state of Georgia.