Rapper Travis Scott has been released from French police custody after being charged over an assault on his bodyguard in Paris.
The 33-year-old singer, who was born Jacques Berman Webster I, was taken into custody on Friday morning. He is accused of having a fight with his bodyguard at The George V Hotel, a five-star establishment in the Olympic City. French authorities said on August 9 that he also appeared to have attacked a security guard who tried to break up an altercation between Scott and his bodyguard.
“I can confirm that on August 9, 2024, shortly after 5 a.m., police were called to the Georges V Hotel and arrested a man named Travis Scott for allegedly assaulting a security guard,” the Paris prosecutor’s office revealed in a statement obtained by People.
“The latter himself intervened to separate the rapper from his bodyguard. The Paris prosecutor’s office has taken over the investigation of the 1st judicial police district,” the statement added.
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Travis Scott faces no charges over alleged physical assault in Paris
According to the latest update on the matter, as reported by People And TMZAn insider revealed that the American rapper has finally been released from jail, and no charges have been filed against him for the alleged physical assault.
A rep for the “Utopia” singer said, “Travis Scott has been released without charges.” The source also confirmed that no other parties involved in the alleged altercation were injured.
The musician’s representative said: “We are in direct contact with the local Paris authorities to resolve this matter as quickly as possible and will provide updates when appropriate.”
In video footage previously obtained by TMZ, law enforcement officers are seen dragging Scott out of the hotel and then placing him in a police car. Another video shows the “Sicko Mode” singer being taken from jail to the hospital after he reportedly suffered a concussion from a broken vase during the argument.
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Shortly after news of his release broke, the outlet, which is awaiting official confirmation from Paris prosecutors, reported that Scott’s case had been dismissed “because the crime was inadequately characterized.”
Paris is currently the top-rated destination for international visitors due to the Olympic Games. Like many other Hollywood celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg and Ariana Grande, Scott was also photographed at the multi-sport event. French police took him into custody just hours after he was spotted at the USA vs Serbia basketball semifinal at the Bercy Arena on August 8.
