Travis Scott Arrested in Paris After Fight With Bodyguard at Luxury Hotel
American rapper Travis Scott was arrested in Paris early Friday morning after an altercation with his bodyguard, authorities in the French capital said. Police were called to the George V luxury hotel at 5 a.m. (11 p.m. ET on Thursday) to break up the fight, they said. Scott was subsequently arrested for “violence against another person,” according to a police spokesman.
Scott, who was in Paris for the Olympic Games, on Thursday attended the men’s basketball semi-final that saw the United States beat Serbia.
He was arrested for “violence against a security guard,” the Paris prosecutor’s office said later on Friday. The security guard had tried to break up a fight between the rapper and his bodyguard, according to a spokesman with the prosecutor, who added that an investigation had been opened.
Scott's Recent Legal Trouble
The arrest follows a June 20 arrest of Scott in Miami for trespassing on property and disorderly intoxication. “Mr. Scott was briefly detained due to a misunderstanding. There was absolutely no physical altercation involved, and we thank the authorities for working with us towards a swift and amicable resolution,” Scott’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, said in a statement at the time.
“There was no physical altercation with anyone. This was a rowdy party and Travis was already bailed out for a few hundred dollars. He is already home,” a source exclusively told Us. “There will be no further action to be taken as it was a minor incident akin to receiving a ticket with no injuries.”
Travis Scott's Astroworld Tragedy
Scott, who shares daughter Stormi, 6, and son Aire, 2, with Kylie Jenner, was previously embroiled in legal trouble stemming from his fateful Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, in November 2021. 10 fans were killed and more than 100 injured when the crowd at the NRG Park surged toward the stage.
One day after the concert, Scott broke his silence on the tragedy via X, saying, “I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life.”
Scott did not face criminal charges after a Texas grand jury declined to indict him over the incident in June 2023. However, the rapper was named in 10 civil wrongful death lawsuits, all of which have been settled, the Associated Press reported in May.
Travis Scott's Musical Success
Scott, one of the preeminent rappers of his generation and whose legal name is Jacques Bermon Webster, had wrapped up the European leg of his Circus Maximus tour only days earlier in Lisbon, Portugal. The tour has seen him play at arenas across North America and Europe, including a recent date at Tottenham Hotspur’s 62,000-seater soccer stadium in London.
The rapper has been nominated for 10 Grammy Awards, including a nod for Best Rap Album for his 2023 release “Utopia.”
Travis Scott: A Global Music Icon
Scott has been one of the most influential and popular figures in hip hop in recent years. His music has reached global audiences, and his performances have been legendary. However, he has also been the subject of criticism for his behavior at some of his concerts.
Scott's arrest in Paris is the latest development in a string of legal troubles for the rapper. It remains to be seen what impact this will have on his career. However, it is clear that Scott's path to success has not been without its obstacles.
