Paris, France – August 9, 2024 – Travis Scott, the 33-year-old American rap superstar, has been arrested in Paris following an altercation with his bodyguard at the luxurious George V hotel. The incident, which occurred on Friday morning, has prompted a criminal investigation by French authorities.
French prosecutors confirmed that they have initiated an inquiry into “unspecified violence” directed at a security guard involved in breaking up the confrontation between Scott and his bodyguard. The specifics of the altercation remain unclear at this time.
A representative for Scott, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, issued a statement to BBC Newsbeat, saying, “We are in direct communication with the local Parisian authorities to swiftly resolve this matter and will provide updates when appropriate.”
The arrest comes on the heels of Scott’s appearance at Team USA’s Olympic basketball match against Serbia on Thursday evening. The rapper was photographed alongside American businessman Michael Rubin and fellow rapper Quavo, formerly of the hip-hop group Migos, highlighting his prominent presence in the international entertainment scene.
This is not the first time Scott has found himself entangled in legal issues. Earlier this year, he was arrested in Miami following an argument on a private yacht. While prosecutors dropped a charge of disorderly intoxication, Scott still faces a count of trespassing in that case.
Despite these legal troubles, Scott remains a significant figure in the music industry. A 10-time Grammy Award nominee, he is recognized as one of the world’s most influential hip-hop artists. His tumultuous personal life has also kept him in the public eye; he shares two children with Kylie Jenner, a prominent member of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
The rapper’s career has not been without controversy. In 2021, ten fans tragically lost their lives in a crowd surge at Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston, Texas. While he did not face criminal charges over the deaths, he remains involved in multiple civil cases alleging negligence on the part of the event’s organizers.
Last year, Scott achieved a significant milestone with the release of his album “Utopia,” which reached number one on the UK charts. This success came shortly after the cancellation of a planned performance in front of Egypt’s pyramids, further cementing his status as a global music icon.
As the investigation in Paris unfolds, Scott’s team is working diligently to resolve the situation. The rapper’s legal troubles, however, continue to cast a shadow over his prolific career. Fans and industry insiders alike will be closely watching the developments in this latest incident, eager to see how it will impact the future of one of hip-hop’s most dynamic figures.
