Travis Scott He was arrested on Friday morning in Paris after an alleged altercation with a security guard, according to multiple reports including The Associated Press.
“I can confirm that on August 9, 2024, police officers were called to the George V Hotel and arrested rapper Travis Scott for assaulting a security guard,” French prosecutors said in a statement. NBC News.
“The security guard intervened to separate the rapper from his bodyguard,” the statement continued, adding that police are still investigating the situation.
The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster II, was in Paris to attend the 2024 Olympic Games. He was seen cheering on Team USA during the men’s basketball semifinal game against Team Serbia on Thursday at the Bercy Arena. He was joined at the game by fellow musician Quavo.
Travis Scott, Quavo attend the Men’s Basketball Semi-Final match between Team USA and Team Serbia on day thirteen of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 8, 2024 in Paris, France. – Jean Catuffé/Getty Images
The news comes shortly after the “SICKO MODE” rapper He was previously arrested in Miami, Florida, on June 20. for alleged invasion of property and alleged intoxication due to disturbance of public order.
Later that afternoon, Scott took to his Instagram Story to post a photo of his mugshot, only with his sunglasses and headphones photoshopped out. Travis also announced I would be selling t-shirts with his mugshot with the slogan “It’s Miami” during his Utopia – Circus Maximus tour. The proceeds go to his foundation, Jack Cactus.
Scott also made headlines in May when a The fight broke out in Cannes, France.between him and music executive and Cher’s boyfriend, Alexander “AE” Edwards.
Travis Scott performs onstage during the Utopia – Circus Maximus World Tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 11, 2024 in London, England. – Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images para Live Nation
The GRAMMY-nominated and chart-topping artist released his fourth studio album, Utopialast year. His next performance is scheduled for September 7 in Santiago, Chile.
He shares two children, Stormi, 6, and Aire, 2, with Kylie Jenner.
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