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Renowned rapper Travis Scott found himself in legal trouble on Friday, August 9, 2024, following an alleged altercation at a luxury hotel in Paris. The incident, which reportedly involved Scott and his bodyguard, culminated in the artist's arrest by French authorities.
The altercation reportedly began as a dispute between Scott and his bodyguard. When a hotel security guard attempted to intervene and separate the two, the situation escalated. French authorities allege that Scott then attacked the security guard, leading to his arrest.
This incident occurred just one day after Scott was seen attending the Paris 2024 Olympics basketball semifinal between Team USA and Serbia. The timing of the arrest raises questions about potential impacts on Scott's scheduled appearances and performances in the coming days.
It's worth noting that this is not Scott's first brush with the law in recent months. On June 20, 2024, he was briefly detained in Miami on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing. His attorney, Bradford Cohen, attributed that incident to a "misunderstanding" and stated there was no physical altercation involved.
The rapper, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster II, has been a prominent figure in the music industry for years. His arrest in Paris comes at a time when the city is in the global spotlight due to the ongoing Olympic Games.
As of this writing, representatives for Scott have not issued an official statement regarding the Paris incident. The case has been referred to the 1st district of the judicial police for further investigation.
This event adds to a series of controversies surrounding the artist, including the tragic incident at his Astroworld Festival in 2021. In a rare interview following that event, Scott expressed deep remorse, stating, "Those fans were like my family."
