Rapper Travis Scott Arrested After Admitting Drinking, Says "It's Miami"

The award-winning American rapper Travis Scott was arrested late on Thursday night, local time, in Miami, Florida.

Police arriving on the scene reported that he was shouting and behaving erratically but didn't initially detain the artist.

Who is Travis Scott?

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Travis Scott, 33, is a successful rapper, singer, songwriter and producer who has received 10 Grammy nominations, including for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album.

Scott has 2 children with model Kylie Jenner, a star of the hit reality TV show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

European Tour Begins Soon

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Scott begins his 12-stop European tour with a show in the Netherlands on 28 June.

It is planned to run until July 27, where it will end in Frankfurt after dates in London, Cologne and Milan.

Officers Called Out to Yacht

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The Miami Beach Police Department made their way to the waterfront after reports of a disturbance.

There had been told of fighting on a yacht late at night in the marina, where they found the rapper.

Scott Involvement in Disturbance

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Police reported that they saw Scott shouting at people on the yacht.

They then spoke to the rapper and could "sense a strong smell of alcohol" coming from his mouth.

Asked to Leave

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Scott was then asked to leave the area, but continued shouting at the occupants of the ship as he was escorted away.

Police said he "walked backwards, yelling obscenities to the occupants of the vessel".

Returned Shortly After

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Although he'd been asked to leave by the police, he returned shortly after to the scene.

It only took him 5 minutes to return to the marina and attempt to board the yacht again.

The Arrest

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As he returned, he was stopped by police officers and, at that point, started to become "erratic", according to officers.

He "disregarded officers' commands" and was subsequently arrested and detained.

It's Miami

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When he was detained he was questioned regarding whether he had been drinking.

According to the report, he admitted that he had, simply stating "It's Miami."

Due to a Misunderstanding

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Scott's legal representative released a statement thanking the authorities and making clear that there was "no physical altercation involved".

He said that "Mr Scott was briefly detained due to a misunderstanding."