UPDATE – Houston-born rapper Travis Scott, real name Jacques Bermon Webster II, was arrested Friday morning in Paris after a violent confrontation with a security guard outside the five-star George V Hotel, located next to the Champs Elysees. A representative for the hotel, reached by Variety, declined to comment, saying “an investigation is ongoing.”
Travis Scott ARRESTED for "Violent Behavior" at Paris Hotel | E! News
According to local media, Scott and one of his bodyguards were fighting near the hotel when the guard intervened, which was met with violence from Scott. Police were then called to the hotel at 5 a.m. local time to break up the fight.
In a statement to Variety, a representative for Scott said, “We are in direct contact with local Paris authorities to expeditiously resolve this matter and will provide updates as necessary.”
A source close to the rapper said he got into an argument with his bodyguard over his security after being "followed and harassed by paparazzi" for days and getting no help.
