Travis Scott Released from French Police Custody After Minor Altercation at Paris’ Georges V Hotel
Fiona Nanna, ForeMedia News
4 minutes read. Updated 3:01AM GMT Mon, 12August, 2024
American hip-hop superstar Travis Scott has been released from police custody in Paris following an altercation at a luxury hotel. French prosecutors confirmed on Saturday that Scott, whose legal name is Jacques Webster, was freed without charges.
According to a statement from the Paris prosecutor’s office, the police custody order for Scott was lifted, and all legal proceedings were terminated due to the minor nature of the incident. The altercation occurred at the prestigious Georges V hotel, where Scott was staying while attending events related to the ongoing Olympics in Paris.
The incident took place early Friday morning when the Parisian police were summoned to the hotel to detain Scott. The police report indicated that Scott, known for his chart-topping hits like “Sicko Mode” and “Highest in the Room,” had engaged in a dispute with a hotel security guard. The altercation escalated when the security guard intervened, prompting the involvement of law enforcement.
Scott was reportedly in Paris to watch the United States’ men’s basketball team compete against Serbia in a high-stakes semifinal game held on Thursday night. His visit to the French capital was part of his ongoing engagement with international events, highlighting his global presence in the music industry.
The rapper’s release comes amidst a busy period in his career. With over 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and four chart-topping singles, Scott remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary hip-hop. His recent arrest in Miami Beach earlier this year for misdemeanor charges of trespassing and public intoxication adds to his complex public persona. During that incident, Scott was reported to have been found shouting obscenities at people on a yacht and disobeying police orders. Scott shares two children with his former partner, Kylie Jenner, a well-known media personality and businesswoman. This recent event in Paris marks another chapter in Scott’s high-profile career, reflecting both the challenges and successes that come with his celebrity status.
