Travis Scott Dragged Away by Police in New Video Footage of Paris Arrest After Fight with Bodyguard

Mar. 15, 2025

The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the hip hop star’s arrest to PEOPLE on Aug. 9.

TraviTravis Scott in Los Angeles in November 2023.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Per French authorities, Scott allegedly attacked a security guard who attempted to break up an altercation between the musician and his bodyguard at a five-star hotel in the French capital.

A representative for the “Trance” artist told PEOPLE in a statement: “We are in direct communication with the local Parisian authorities to swiftly resolve this matter and will provide updates when appropriate.”

Travis Scott performs with Cactus Jack during the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival at SeatGeek Stadium in June 2024 in Bridgeview, Illinois.Barry Brecheisen/Getty

Barry Brecheisen/Getty

According to sources close to Scott, he is expected to be released soon. The insiders also told PEOPLE that no injuries have been reported and he has not been charged with anything.

Hours prior to his arrest, Scott was seen attending Team USA’s basketball semifinal against Serbia at the Bercy Arena at theParis 2024 Olympicson Thursday, Aug. 8.

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Travis Scott at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 8, 2024.Jean Catuffe/Getty

Jean Catuffe/Getty

According to public records, the “God’s Country” musician wasarrested in Miamion June 20 on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing on a property after a warning.

At the time, Scott’s attorney Bradford Cohen said in a statement that the rapper/producer “was briefly detained due to a misunderstanding.”

“There was absolutely no physical altercation involved, and we thank the authorities for working with us towards a swift and amicable resolution,” he said.

source: people.com