The 2024 Cannes Film Festival was filled with drama when Travis Scott and Alexander “A.E.” Edwards got into a physical altercation at a party following the amfAR Gala. The incident took place at nightclub tycoon Richie Akiva’s “The After” party on May 23. The scuffle reportedly started when Travis Scott snatched the microphone from the host’s hand and threw it on the floor. A.E., who is a friend of Tyga and works with him in the artists and repertoire department, tried to calm things down but ended up punching record producer Southside after he became aggressive on stage.
The altercation escalated when Southside refused to calm down, leading to A.E. punching him in the heat of the moment. Tyga, who was standing behind the DJ booth on stage during the incident, was reportedly not involved in the physical altercation. The tension between Travis Scott and A.E. Edwards seemed to stem from the escalating situation on stage. The source at the event described Southside becoming aggressive with people on stage and pushing A.E., prompting A.E. to react by punching him.
Travis Scott and his entourage initially left the stage after the microphone incident, but he later returned with Southside. The situation took a turn for the worse when Southside continued to escalate the confrontation, leading to A.E. punching him in self-defense. The source at the event provided details of the sequence of events, describing how things escalated from Travis snatching the microphone to Southside becoming aggressive and A.E. ultimately throwing a punch. The physical altercation caught the attention of attendees at the party and made headlines in the media following the festival.
Despite the incident, no further details about the aftermath of the altercation were immediately available. The cause of the physical confrontation between Travis Scott and A.E. Edwards remains unclear, with speculations about what led to the altercation circulating among fans and the media. The scuffle between the two music industry figures added a dramatic and unexpected element to the star-studded Cannes Film Festival, drawing attention away from the glamorous red carpet events and film premieres that typically dominate headlines during the festival. The altercation between Travis Scott, A.E. Edwards, and Southside left an impression on attendees and highlighted the tensions that can arise in the entertainment industry.
