S Poddar
Travis Scott, the man who could get a stadium on fire with just one beat, found himself in the less-than-stellar spotlight early Friday morning. Reports claimed that the ‘Sicko Mode’ singer was taken into custody following some scuffle at a Paris hotel.
The incident, which happened at the luxurious George V hotel, has seen the 33-year-old rapper land in a heated argument, reportedly with a bodyguard. Reports indicate that alcohol could be a contributing factor in the altercation. A Paris police source confirmed the arrest but said Scott’s condition prevented officers from being able to question him initially.
It is a million miles from the high-octane shows that have propelled him to worldwide stardom. Just hours earlier, Scott had been swept up in Olympic fever as he watched Team USA take on Argentina in the basketball semi-final.
It isn’t the first time Scott has found himself on the wrong side of the law this year. Back in June, he got into an altercation on a yacht in Miami that also resulted in his arrest. Though he would later have disorderly intoxication charges dropped, a trespassing charge still remains pending.
There’s the case of the Cannes Film Festival, where tensions have since erupted between Scott and his friend Southside on one side, and another group affiliated with Kylie Jenner’s ex, Tyga.
It’s a string of incidents that paints the picture of a man who maybe struggles to make a balance between the pressures of fame against personal life. While millions of people continued to be touched by his music, these off-stage episodes stand in stark relief against the carefully crafted public image.
As the real details behind the Paris incident unravel, one thing becomes clear: even a superstar’s life—so glamorous as it appears—is often complex and full of hurdles.
