Travis Scott Released Without Charges After Fight with His Bodyguard at a Hotel in Paris

Mar. 15, 2025

Travis Scott.Photo:Kristy Sparow/Getty

Kristy Sparow/Getty

Travis Scotthas been released from police custody in Paris following afight with his bodyguard.

The rapper, 33, was arrested at a five-star hotel in the French capital in the early hours of Friday, Aug. 9, the Paris prosecutor’s office previously confirmed to PEOPLE.

Now, a representative for Scott tells PEOPLE, “Travis Scott has been released with no charges.”

A source close to Scott tells PEOPLE that there are no plans for him to be charged in the future, and there were no injuries, or violence, to any other party, including theUtopiamusician’s security team.

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Travis Scott in Las Vegas in February 2024.Ethan Miller/Getty

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Scott, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster II, was alleged to have attacked a security guard who attempted to break up the fight between the father of two and his bodyguard at the George V Hotel, French authorities said.

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A representative for Scott later 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.”

The arrest came hours after Scott was photographed attending Team USA’s basketball semifinal against Serbia at the Bercy Arena at theParis 2024 Olympicson Thursday, Aug. 8.

Travis Scott in New York City in August 2018.Nicholas Hunt/Getty

Nicholas Hunt/Getty

source: people.com