Alexander “AE” Edwards Clarifies Cannes Altercation with Travis Scott: ‘Just a Friendly Fade’
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Alexander “AE” Edwards addresses his Cannes altercation with Travis Scott, calling it just a “healthy fade” in his first public statement.
Alexander “AE” Edwards is setting the record straight about his altercation with Travis Scott at a Cannes Film Festival after-party last week. In a recent conversation with TMZ, Edwards assured everyone that the situation has been resolved, describing the incident as “just a friendly fade.”
While Edwards did not delve into the specifics of what triggered the fight, he made it clear that there are no lingering issues. He also extended a shoutout to producer South Side, who was involved in the altercation, acknowledging that South Side was merely trying to defend his friend. When asked how his girlfriend, Cher, felt about the incident, Alexander Edwards responded with a lyric from Future, saying, “Whatever I’m with, my b*tch with it too,” suggesting her unwavering support.
Alexander “AE” Edwards says everything is all good after fight with Travis Scott in Cannes, shouts out Southside, who he says was just defending his people, and claims his girlfriend, Cher, had no problem with the incident
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The altercation occurred during a party where both Travis Scott and Tyga were present on stage behind the DJ booth. Videos captured by TMZ show Scott and Edwards exchanging punches near the DJ setup. Despite the chaotic scene, the specifics of who initiated the physical confrontation and the underlying reasons remain unclear.
It’s worth noting the historical context of their tensions. Both Travis Scott and Tyga have been romantically linked to Kylie Jenner, a prominent TV personality and makeup entrepreneur. Jenner shares two children, daughter Stormi, 6, and son Aire, 2, with Scott. Her relationship with Tyga was an on-again, off-again affair that lasted for two years before ending in April 2017. She subsequently began dating Scott, with their relationship also being on-again, off-again from 2017 to 2022.
In summary, while the altercation between Alexander “AE” Edwards and Travis Scott caught significant media attention, Edwards’ recent comments aim to quell any speculation of ongoing animosity, describing the event as nothing more than a “friendly fade.”