Travis Scott Released After Paris Hotel Incident with Bodyguard
Travis Scott, the acclaimed American rapper, found himself at the center of controversy in Paris, only to be released from police custody without charges. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Friday morning at the prestigious George V luxury hotel, where Scott reportedly got into a physical altercation with his bodyguard. Authorities were alerted to the scene at around 5 a.m. local time, and Scott was subsequently detained after allegedly assaulting a security guard who had intervened. However, the case was quickly dismissed due to insufficient evidence to support the claims against him, according to the city’s prosecutor’s office.
The timing of the incident coincided with Scott’s visit to Paris for the Olympic Games, where he attended the men’s basketball semi-final between the United States and Serbia on Thursday. This trip followed the conclusion of the European leg of his highly anticipated Circus Maximus tour, which saw him perform across major venues in North America and Europe. Notably, one of his recent performances took place at Tottenham Hotspur’s 62,000-capacity stadium in London, highlighting his immense popularity and the scale of his shows.
Travis Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster, is no stranger to legal troubles, having faced previous run-ins with the law. In June, he was arrested in Miami on charges of trespassing and disorderly intoxication, adding to a list of incidents that have marked his career. Despite these controversies, Scott’s influence in the music industry remains undeniable. With 10 Grammy Award nominations to his name, including a nod for Best Rap Album for his 2023 release “Utopia,” he continues to be a dominant force in the rap scene.
However, Scott’s reputation is also marred by the tragic events of the Astroworld Festival in 2021, where a deadly crowd surge led to the loss of 10 lives. While he was cleared of criminal charges by the Harris County District Attorney’s office last year, the rapper still faces numerous civil lawsuits filed by the victims’ families. This complex mix of triumphs and tribulations underscores the duality of Travis Scott’s public persona, as both a celebrated artist and a figure of controversy.
