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Killer Mike Says He Learned His Child Would Be Able to Get a Kidney Transplant After GRAMMYs Win and Arrest

The rapper chose to practice gratitude during last Sunday's legal drama, when he was removed from the awards ceremony in handcuffs.

Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesKiller Mike, an activist who champions social equality and who is no stranger to speaking out against police brutality, previously won his first GRAMMY in 2003 with Outkast for "The Whole World" in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category. TMZ reported that Mike's eldest son, 21-year-old Mikael "Pony Boy" Render, underwent a kidney transplant earlier this week. Chris McKay/Getty Images for Live NationA source in his camp also spoke out on the awards show mishap, saying, "We are grateful for the love and support Killer Mike has received.

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