Rapper Travis Scott was arrested in Paris following an incident of violence at a hotel. The acclaimed artist, known for his high-energy performances and chart-topping hits, reportedly became involved in a disturbance at the luxury accommodation where he was staying.
Details about the exact nature of the altercation are still emerging, but it has been confirmed that Scott was taken into custody by French authorities. The arrest comes as a shock to fans and the music industry alike, as Scott has generally maintained a positive public image.
Authorities in Paris are continuing their investigation into the incident. As of now, Scott’s legal team has yet to comment extensively on the situation. Fans and followers are waiting to see how this development will impact his upcoming performances and public engagements.
Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Paris
Rapper Travis Scott has been arrested in Paris after fighting with his bodyguard, according to French authorities. The 33-year-old US star is alleged to have attacked a security guard who attempted to break up the two men at the five-star George V hotel on Friday morning. French prosecutors told the Reuters and AFP news agencies they had opened a criminal investigation into “unspecified violence” against the guard.
On Thursday evening, Mr Scott, real name Jacques Bermon Webster, was photographed at Team USA’s Olympic basketball match against Serbia. He was pictured next to American businessman Michael Rubin and fellow rapper Quavo, former frontman of hip-hop group Migos.
Earlier this year Mr Scott was arrested in Miami in relation to an argument on a private yacht.
Showbiz news site TMZ has reported that prosecutors dropped a charge of disorderly intoxication against him, but he still faces a count of trespassing.
Mr Scott is a 10-time Grammy Award nominee and one of the biggest hip-hop acts in the world.
He was previously in a relationship with Kylie Jenner and the pair have two children together.
In 2021, 10 fans died in a crowd surge at Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston, Texas.
He did not face criminal charges over their deaths but remains involved in civil cases alleging that organisers were at fault. Last year he scored his first UK number one album with Utopia, which was released a week after a planned show in front of Egypt’s pyramids was cancelled.
A spokesperson for Scott told The Standard: “We are in direct communication with the local Parisian authorities to swiftly resolve this matter and will provide updates when appropriate”.
His alleged arrest is not an isolated incident. Less than two months ago, Scott was arrested in Miami Beach on charges of misdemeanor trespassing and public intoxication.
The incident occurred on June 20 at a marina, where Scott, who has kids Stormi and Aire with ex Kylie Jenner, was reportedly trying to retrieve belongings he had left on a boat. In bodycam footage from that arrest, released by TMZ, he can be heard telling police officers that he was not carrying any weapons and only wanted to “secure” his property. He expressed frustration with the situation, stating: “This is a waste of y’all’s time right now.”
Scott explained that he initially left the area without his belongings because he felt intimidated by the large police presence, but later returned to retrieve them. He admitted that the stress of the situation caused him to misspeak, insisting: “[There’s] 50 cops around me, bro!” A statement to the PA news agency from the Miami Beach Police Department said at the time: “The Miami Beach Police Department confirms the arrest of Mr Jacques Webster, DOB 4/30/1991, on June 20, 2024, at approximately 1.44am.
“Mr Webster was taken into custody following an incident at the Miami Beach Marina located at 300 Alton Road.” Following the Miami incident Scott faced a disorderly intoxication charge, which was dropped during a hearing. However, the state of Florida is still pursuing the misdemeanor trespassing charge, with a trial date set for September 10.After his Miami arrest, Scott posted a bond of $650 (£512), covering both the trespassing and the now-dropped disorderly intoxication charges.
In response to his recent legal troubles, Scott has remained nonchalant, even taking to social media to poke fun at the situation. After news of his Miami arrest broke, he posted a simple “Lol” on X and humorously edited his mugshot by adding sunglasses and headphones, sharing the altered image on his Instagram Stories.
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