PARIS — Rapper Travis Scott was arrested at a Paris hotel after an altercation with a security guard, French prosecutors said Friday.
The arrest occurred after police were called to the Georges V hotel early Friday to arrest a man “nicknamed Travis Scott for violence against a security guard,” according to a statement from the Paris public prosecutor’s office.
The hotel security guard had intervened in an altercation between the rapper and his own bodyguard, the statement said. Police are still investigating.
The rapper was in Paris for the Olympics. He watched the U.S. rally over Serbia in the men’s basketball semifinal on Thursday night.
Scott, one of the biggest names in hip hop whose birth name is Jacques Webster, has more than 100 songs that made the Billboard Hot 100 and released four singles that topped the chart: “Sicko Mode,” “Highest in the Room,” “The Scotts,” and “Franchise.”
He has two children with his former girlfriend, media personality and businesswoman Kylie Jenner.
The Associated Press sent a message to Scott’s representative seeking comment.
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Rapper Travis Scott found himself in hot water recently after being arrested at a Paris hotel following an altercation with a security guard. The incident occurred during the early hours of the morning, when Scott and his entourage attempted to enter the hotel but were stopped by the security guard.
According to reports, Scott became agitated when the security guard refused to let him and his group enter the hotel without proper identification. The situation quickly escalated, with Scott allegedly pushing and shoving the guard before being restrained by hotel staff.
Police were called to the scene and Scott was subsequently arrested on charges of assault and disturbing the peace. He was taken into custody and held for questioning before being released on bail.
This is not the first time that Scott has found himself in trouble with the law. In 2017, he was arrested for inciting a riot during a concert in Arkansas, and in 2018 he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after allegedly inciting a stampede at a concert in New York.
Despite his legal troubles, Scott remains one of the most popular and successful rappers in the music industry. His latest album, “Astroworld,” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and has received critical acclaim for its innovative production and lyrical content.
Fans of Scott have taken to social media to express their support for the rapper, with many calling for his release and expressing their belief that he was unfairly targeted by the security guard. However, others have criticized Scott for his behavior and called for him to take responsibility for his actions.
As the investigation into the incident continues, it remains to be seen what consequences Scott will face for his actions. In the meantime, his fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see how this latest legal drama unfolds.
