Travis Scott‘s music video set was allegedly targeted by a man who threatened to stab a crew member.
The Astroworld rapper, 34, and songstress Tyla, 23, had been filming an upcoming music video near the notorious Broadwater Farm Estate in Tottenham, north London, on Wednesday.
While South African singer Tyla performed, a man reportedly came on to the set and began to cause a ruckus – only 40 yards away from the star.
When he was confronted and asked to leave by a member of the crew, he allegedly pulled out a knife.
A source told The Sun: ‘Travis and Tyla’s music video was being filmed on a quiet street but with all the crew and security, it attracted a lot of attention.
‘A member of the crew approached him and asked him to leave and that is when he started being threatening and pulled out what looked like a knife.
‘It was terrifying for everyone. Travis was already shut away and Tyla was taken off set. It all went into lockdown and the police were called.’
Travis Scott’s (pictured) music video set in London was allegedly targeted by a man who threatened to stab a member a crew
The rapper and singer Tyla were filming the video nearby the Broadwater Farm Estate in north London on Wednesday when a man allegedly caused commotion on set
When the man was confronted and asked to leave by a member of the crew, he allegedly pulled out a knife (pictured: Broadwater Farm Estate in Tottenham)
The Met Police have since confirmed they are probing the incident and a 29-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of a class B drug and section 4A of the Public Order Act.
The shoot was being filmed close to the Broadwater Farm Estate, known for the 1985 Farm Riot where PC Keith Blakelock was killed by a mob as violence took over the streets.
A force spokesperson said: ‘A man flagged down officers in Willan Road, N17, on Wednesday, 27 August to report that a man had threatened to stab him.
‘Officers searched the area and stopped a man, aged 29, matching the suspect’s description.
‘The man resisted the search and so he was placed in handcuffs. Officers recovered class B drugs and cash. No knife was found.
‘He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug and section 4A of the public order act.
‘He was taken to a north London police station where he remains in custody.
‘Enquiries continue.’
The shoot was being filmed close to the Broadwater Farm Estate, known for the 1985 Farm Riot where PC Keith Blakelock (pictured) was killed by a mob as violence took over the streets
The Broadwater Farm riots gripped Tottenham, North London on October 6 1985
Last weekend, Scott, who was previously in a relationship with Kylie Jenner, performed at Reading and Leeds festival.
Sources from the music video, which was reportedly scheduled for months, said the musicians continued to film after the man had been arrested.
Both Travis and Tyla were not harmed during the incident.
An insider said while the ordeal ‘shook everyone up’, the crew remained calm with the shoot remaining shut down until the issue was resolved.
‘Travis and Tyla wrapped up their scenes like true professionals,’ the source added.
The rapper, known as La Flame, has scored five top ten singles in the UK charts, with his 2023 album Utopia previously bagging the top spot.
Last month, the 34-year-old performed in the Tottenham Hostpur Stadium in London as well as Manchester’s Co-Op Live arena for his Utopia-Circus Maximus Tour.
