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Travis Scott arrested in Paris following violent altercation at a luxury hotel
Rapper Travis Scott found himself in trouble with French authorities after an altercation at a high-end Parisian hotel led to his arrest early Friday morning.
The incident occurred at the Georges V hotel in the upscale 8th arrondissement, where Scott was reportedly involved in a heated scuffle with his bodyguard, resulting in a significant police response and his subsequent detention.
Scott, who was in Paris to attend the 2024 Olympic Games, had been seen just hours earlier at the U.S. men’s basketball semifinal, where the team secured a victory against Serbia.
The 33-year-old artist, known for hits like “Sicko Mode” and “Highest in the Room,” found himself at the center of a physical confrontation that quickly escalated.
Eyewitnesses reported that the rapper, who appeared to be intoxicated, clashed with his own bodyguard. A hotel security guard attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation, but the conflict intensified, prompting the involvement of local law enforcement.
The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed Scott’s arrest, stating that he was taken into custody on charges of violence against the security guard.
This incident adds to the legal troubles Scott has faced in recent years, most notably the tragic events at his 2021 Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas, where ten people lost their lives due to a crowd surge during his performance.
As the investigation unfolds, fans and observers are left to wonder how this altercation might affect Scott’s involvement in the remaining Olympic events and his career moving forward. No official statement has been released by Scott’s representatives at this time.
🚨Travis Scott é preso em Paris após ficar embriagado e brigar com seu próprio segurança em hotel
Segundo a mídia local, o rapper foi levado sob custódia, mas sua "condição não permitiu que ele fosse interrogado" por estar muito embriagado. pic.twitter.com/BEEriQWnkr
— Rap Mais (@RapMais) August 9, 2024