The rapper encountered a situation backstage at the Grammys that led to a viral exchange and his ultimate arrest.

Footage showed the rapper being taken away in handcuffs only moments after he won his Grammys. Now, Killer Mike has appeared on ‘The View’ and explained what happened while seemingly comparing himself to civil rights leaders and heroes. The rapper then revealed that the police told him the number of calls they received had them panicking after many people noted they were ready to protest over his arrest.