Travis Scott gets into trouble again as rapper is arrested after ‘violent’ altercation in Paris hotel

PARIS, FRANCE: Internationally renowned rapper Travis Scott found himself in the custody of Parisian authorities after a tense altercation with his own bodyguard early on Friday, August 9, morning.

The incident, which took place at the upscale George V Hotel in the 8th arrondissement, sent shockwaves through the French capital as news quickly spread, as per Daily Mail.

The 32-year-old artist, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, was reportedly detained by local gendarmes around 5 am, just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Champs-Elysees.

Travis Scott gets into scuffle with bodyguard during visit to Paris for Olympic Games

According to French media outlet Valeurs Actuelles, the altercation that led to Travis Scott’s arrest was marked by significant tension.

Further details emerged from Le Parisien, which reported that the police were initially called to the scene due to "acts of violence against a receptionist" at the hotel.

A police source later disclosed that Scott appeared to be intoxicated during the incident.

“The suspect was drunk and had been fighting with another man - possibly a receptionist in the hotel,” they said.

When Scott's bodyguard intervened in the altercation, it contributed to further escalating matters, resulting in Scott's arrest.

The timing of Scott’s Parisian misadventure is particularly notable as the rapper is currently in the city for the Olympic Games.

He was last spotted at the men’s basketball semifinal between Serbia and the United States on Thursday evening, August 8. His unexpected brush with the law adds yet another chapter to his tumultuous public persona.

This isn’t the first time Scott has found himself in trouble with the law. Just two months prior, the rapper was arrested in Miami following a disturbance aboard a yacht.

The Miami incident involved law enforcement questioning Scott about his alcohol consumption, to which he casually replied, "It’s Miami."

The situation seemed to be a minor blip on Scott’s radar, as he quickly turned to humor to diffuse the tension.

He took to social media, posting a series of light-hearted tweets and even sharing an edited version of his mugshot, complete with photoshopped shades and earphones, via Instagram Stories.

Scott’s personal life has also been under scrutiny, particularly his on-again, off-again relationship with Kylie Jenner, the mother of his two children, Stormi and Aire.

The couple, who have been in a complex relationship since 2017, are currently separated. The rapper’s tumultuous relationship history adds another layer to his public image, often intertwining his personal struggles with his legal woes.

Travis Scott sparks trolling online over latest brush with law

The internet wasted no time in reacting to Travis Scott’s latest brush with the law in Paris, with many users critical of the rapper’s behavior.

One X user remarked, "American musicians will always leave a footprint wherever they go."

Another user questioned Scott’s decision-making, asking, "What’s wrong with him? Don’t think bro’s happy."

A third user expressed disappointment, stating, "He’s bigger than this why embarrass yourself."

Meanwhile, a fourth user speculated that Scott’s erratic behavior might be a sign of deeper issues, writing, "Travis Scott has been acting unsettled since yesterday. This could have led to his action, but there’s no excuse for ill behavior."

Another user voiced support for the bodyguard involved in the altercation, saying, "Hope the bodyguard whooped his a**. Everyone that’s been close to him has said he’s a real narcissistic garbage person."

A user commented, "Hope his bodyguard humbled him!"

Another quipped, "Imagine fighting your protector."

Finally, a sharp-tongued critic summarized the situation succinctly: "Bro can’t stay away from cuffs."

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