Travis Scott grabbed by security at Lakers-Clippers game
Grammy-nominated rapper mistakenly restrained by security at Intuit Dome, later receives apology from Clippers.
Photo by Erika Goldring / WireImage
Daily TribuneGrammy-nominated rapper mistakenly restrained by security at Intuit Dome, later receives apology from Clippers.
Photo by Erika Goldring / WireImage
A minor security blunder briefly interrupted the excitement of the Lakers-Clippers post-game at Intuit Dome on 4 February (US time) when a security guard, failing to recognize Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott, mistakenly grabbed him.
The rapper, known for his courtside appearances at basketball games, was walking on the court after the game when a security guard, apparently mistaking him for an unauthorized individual, forcibly grabbed him.
Scott kept his composure and continued past the guard, seemingly recognized by another individual nearby. Shortly after, Scott was seen shaking hands with another security guard, suggesting the case of mistaken identity had been smoothed over.
According to sources, the guard involved was a third-party employee hired for the game. Concerned over Scott’s lack of visible floor credentials, the guard acted quickly, though perhaps too hastily. The Clippers organization has since reached out to Scott to apologize for the misunderstanding.
Reports indicate the security guard has been reassigned to a different post for future events.