Travis Scott Arrested in Paris Hotel After Clash with Security Guard, Prosecutors Reveal

PARIS, France — Rapper Travis Scott has been detained at a Paris hotel following a dispute involving his own bodyguard, according to French prosecutors.

The incident took place early Friday at the Georges V hotel, where police were called in response to an accusation of violence against a security guard. This information comes from a statement released by the Paris public prosecutor’s office.

The altercation reportedly required the intervention of the hotel’s security personnel, escalating to a point where law enforcement had to be involved. The investigation is ongoing.

Scott was in Paris to attend the Olympics, and was spotted watching the U.S. basketball team stage a comeback against Serbia in the semifinal match on Thursday night.

Born Jacques Webster, Travis Scott is a prominent figure in the hip hop world. He has numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits and has released four singles that have topped the charts: “Sicko Mode,” “Highest in the Room,” “The Scotts,” and “Franchise.”

Scott shares two children with his former girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, a well-known media personality and businesswoman.

The Associated Press has reached out to Scott’s representative for a comment on the situation.