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Travis Scott arrested in Paris after his fight with a luxurious hotel's security guard

Rapper Travis Scott was recently arrested in Paris after an altercation with a security guard at the luxury Georges V hotel. The incident occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024, as Scott was in Paris to attend the ongoing Olympics.

August 09, 2024 / 18:51 IST

Rapper Travis Scott was recently arrested in Paris after an altercation with a security guard at the luxury Georges V hotel. The incident occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024, as Scott was in Paris to attend the ongoing Olympics.

 
The altercation reportedly took place between Scott and his own bodyguard, which led the hotel's security to intervene. While the details of what exactly sparked the confrontation remain unclear, the situation escalated to the point where the police were called to the scene. The Paris public prosecutor's office issued a statement confirming that Scott, aged 33, was taken into custody after the incident.

 
The hotel security had stepped in to break up a fight between the "Fein" singer and his bodyguard, leading to a more heated exchange. Although more specific details about what transpired have not yet been released, it has been confirmed that the police are continuing their investigation into the matter.

 
Scott’s visit to Paris was primarily for the 2024 Olympics, where he was present to support the U.S. basketball team. He was seen attending the semifinal game between the U.S. and Serbia, which took place on Thursday night.

 
This incident in Paris isn't the first time Scott has found himself on the wrong side of the law this year. In June 2024, he was reportedly arrested for "disorderly intoxication and trespassing" following an altercation on a yacht in Florida. This series of legal troubles continues to cast a shadow over the rapper, who is still dealing with the fallout from the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy, where eight people lost their lives during his concert in Texas.

 
As the investigation into the Paris incident progresses, more information is likely to emerge, shedding light on what led to this latest confrontation. For now, Travis Scott's run-ins with the law are once again making headlines, as his actions continue to spark controversy.

 

Entertainment desk -
first published: Aug 9, 2024 06:50 pm

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