Travis Scott was arrested on Friday morning in Paris following 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 the rapper nicknamed Travis Scott for assaulting a security guard,” French prosecutors said in a statement to NBC News.
“The security guard had intervened to separate the rapper from his bodyguard,” the statement continued, adding that police are still investigating the situation.
The 33-year-old rapper, born Jacques Bermon Webster II, was in Paris to attend the 2024 Olympics. He was seen cheering for Team USA during the Men’s Basketball semifinals game against Team Serbia on Thursday at Bercy Arena. He was joined at the game by fellow musician, Quavo.
Travis Scott, Quavo attend the Men’s Basketball semifinals game between Team USA and Team Serbia on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 8, 2024 in Paris, France. – Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
The news comes shortly after the “SICKO MODE” rapper was previously arrested in Miami, Florida, on June 20 for allegedly trespassing and alleged disorderly intoxication.
Later that afternoon, Scott took to his Instagram Story to post a pic of his mugshot, only he photoshopped sunglasses and earbuds on himself. Travis also announced he would be selling T-shirts with his mugshot with the slogan, “It’s Miami” during his Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour. Proceeds are going to his foundation, Cactus Jack.
Scott also made headlines in May when a 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 for Live Nation
The GRAMMY-nominated and chart-topping artist dropped his fourth studio album, Utopia, last year. He is next scheduled to perform on September 7 in Santiago, Chile.
He shares two children, 6-year-old daughter Stormi and 2-year-old son Aire, with Kylie Jenner.
