US rapper Travis Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster, was arrested in Paris on August 9, 2024, following an altercation with his bodyguard at the Georges V hotel. The hotel security guard attempted to intervene and became involved in the fight, leading to Scott's arrest for assault. Video footage shows Scott being handcuffed and escorted by police from the hotel into a police vehicle. Despite not being charged yet, Scott remains in custody while the investigation continues. His representatives are in communication with local authorities to resolve the matter swiftly. Scott was in Paris to attend the Olympic men's basketball semifinals the night before the incident.