NYPD looks to talk to Travis Scott after assault at Manhattan nightclub, sources say
NEW YORK -- An A-list rapper is wanted for questioning by the NYPD, following an alleged assault in a Manhattan nightclub early Wednesday morning.
Rapper Travis Scott is the person police want to talk to after he was believed to be involved in an altercation at Nebula in Midtown.
Tuesday night's entertainment at the popular club was headlined by rapper Don Toliver and went well into the morning hours. Tolliver was eventually joined on stage by a special guest, Scott, and the two performed together in front of a lively crowd.
However, at around 3 a.m., police sources say, the violence started. A 52-year-old sound engineer was punched in the face. In the chaos, $12,000 worth of equipment was damaged. There was no immediate word on what led to the disagreement.
It wasn't the first concert incident for Scott. He was twice arrested for inciting violence at shows, in 2015 and 2017, and in 2021, 10 people died and many more were injured when the crowd rushed the stage at his music festival in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Scott at the time insisted he didn't realize what was happening.
"People pass out, you know. Things happen at concerts. But something like that? it's just like ...," Scott said.
As far as Wednesday morning's incident is concerned, police believe Scott wasn't merely performing. He found himself directly involved in the alleged altercation.
Scott's attorney released the following statement:
"While this is clearly a misunderstanding being blown out of proportion by clickbait and misinformation, we are actively working with the venue and law enforcement to resolve and set the record straight. We are confident our client will be cleared of any wrongdoing."
Police sources said the rapper has yet to turn himself in.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.