Rapper Travis Scott, one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, was arrested by Miami Beach police early Thursday morning on misdemeanor charges of trespassing and public intoxication. Authorities confirmed the arrest but did not release further details immediately. According to Miami-Dade County jail records, Scott, 33, posted his $650 bond and is expected to be released later today.
Scott’s representatives, Jamie Sward and Alexandra Baker, have yet to respond to requests for comment, and no attorney for the rapper has been listed in jail records. His agent, David Stromberg, was also unavailable for comment.
Known for his major influence in the hip-hop scene, Scott (born Jacques Webster) has released over 100 tracks that charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with hit singles like “Sicko Mode,” “Highest in the Room,” “The Scotts,” and “Franchise” reaching the top spot. However, the artist’s career has been clouded by controversy following the tragic events at his 2021 Astroworld Festival, where a crowd surge tragically claimed the lives of ten concertgoers, ranging from ages 9 to 27.
Lawsuits filed on behalf of the victims accused Scott, promoter Live Nation, and other involved parties of negligence regarding safety and capacity concerns at the event. Despite these allegations, Scott and Live Nation have consistently maintained that they prioritized safety and that the tragedy was unforeseeable. Last month, a final settlement was reached in the case, closing this painful chapter in Scott’s career.
With a legal resolution for the Astroworld incident in place, this latest incident in Miami Beach has put Scott back in the spotlight, prompting widespread media and public attention.
