Travis Scott has been granted freedom without facing any charges, marking the end of a tumultuous week that saw him briefly detained for an alleged altercation with a security guard at the luxurious George V hotel in Paris. According to insiders close to the rapper, not only are there no intentions to press charges against him in the future, but also no harm was inflicted upon any party, including Scott's own security detail.
The past week had seen Scott besieged by a relentless throng of fans and paparazzi, prompting him to lash out at his bodyguard for failing to adequately safeguard him from the chaos. In a series of viral social media clips, Scott could be heard desperately appealing to police officers for assistance in managing the swarm, only to find himself on the wrong side of the law, arrested and detained for 24 hours based on a verbal spat that escalated into a misunderstanding, with sources emphasizing the absence of any physical violence.
"Confirming the details, on August 9, 2024, police officers responded to a call at the George V hotel and apprehended Travis Scott, a renowned rapper, on suspicion of assaulting a security guard," announced the Paris prosecutor's office in a Friday statement, detailing the aftermath of Scott's detention. The alleged incident stemmed from an effort by the guard to intervene in a scuffle between Scott and his bodyguard, with the prosecutor's office stating that "the guard himself stepped in to separate the two." The case has since been referred to the judicial police's first district for further investigation.
French prosecutors disclosed to Reuters and AFP that they had initiated a criminal inquiry into "unspecified violence" against the security guard. Meanwhile, Scott has remained tight-lipped about his Parisian ordeal, with his representative issuing a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, asserting, "We are actively engaged with the local Parisian authorities to expeditiously resolve this matter and will provide updates as they become available."
Earlier in the evening, amidst the turmoil, Scott had attended the men's Olympic basketball semifinal, where he witnessed the French team triumph over Germany, securing a spot in the finals against the USA. Exuberantly, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to label the match as "f**king wildddddd."
Adding another layer to the narrative, FranceInfo radio network, citing sources privy to the situation, painted a picture of Scott as visibly intoxicated and agitated at the hotel, steadfastly refusing to comply with a breathalyzer test.
This incident echoes a previous arrest less than two months ago in Miami, where Scott faced charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing after a confrontation with a boat crew on a chartered yacht. He was released on bail, paying $500 for the intoxication charge and $150 for trespassing, with his lawyer dismissing the episode as a mere "misunderstanding."
Christy Piña's contributions have enriched this narrative. Updated on Aug. 10, 8:40 a.m., reflecting Travis Scott's release from custody.
