Travis Scott Arrested In Paris Following Fight With His Own Bodyguard

Police in Paris are investigating an alleged fight between rapper Travis Scott and his bodyguard.

Police were called to the Georges V hotel after they were notified of a man “nicknamed Travis Scott” and “violence against a security guard”. Hotel security reportedly tried to break up the fight, then phoned the police.

Scott, real name Jacques Webster, was arrested on the scene for “violence against a security guard.”

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Variety reports the alleged incident occurred after Scott became upset that he was “chased and harassed by paparazzi”, but didn’t get any help.

UPDATE: A source close to Travis Scott said the rapper got into a fight with his bodyguard over his security because he had been been “chased and harassed by paparazzi” and had not received help.

The source said no injuries had reported and added that Scott is expected to be… pic.twitter.com/R9BbhyahyG

— Variety (@Variety) August 9, 2024

Scott was seen courtside earlier in the day rooting on Team USA in a men’s basketball semi-final contest with Serbia.

From CNN:

“We are in direct communication with the local Parisian authorities to swiftly resolve this matter and will provide updates when appropriate,” a representative for Scott told CNN in a statement.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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