Cher Defends Alexander Edwards After Cannes Clash with Travis Scott

Cher has publicly defended her boyfriend, Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, following his physical altercation with rapper Travis Scott at a Cannes party last month. The incident unfolded at Richie Akiva’s ‘THE AFTER’ party during the Cannes Film Festival, as reported by People magazine.

Breaking her silence on the matter, Cher took to social media platform X to express her support for Edwards. She wrote, “I’m Proud of Alexander,” emphasizing her loyalty to Edwards despite the controversy. Cher made it clear that Edwards did not start the fight, stating, “He Didn’t Start The fight against 2 Men,… He finished it, Gotta Love Him.”

The altercation, captured on film by an onlooker, reportedly happened when Edwards’ friend Tyga and Travis Scott were both on stage behind a DJ booth. The footage shows Scott and Edwards exchanging punches near the booth, though the exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear. Both Scott and Tyga have connections to Kylie Jenner; Scott is the father of her two children, while Tyga previously dated her.

Cher has publicly defended her boyfriend, Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, following his physical altercation with rapper Travis Scott at a Cannes party last month. The incident unfolded at Richie Akiva’s ‘THE AFTER’ party during the Cannes Film Festival, as reported by People magazine.

Breaking her silence on the matter, Cher took to social media platform X to express her support for Edwards. She wrote, “I’m Proud of Alexander,” emphasizing her loyalty to Edwards despite the controversy. Cher made it clear that Edwards did not start the fight, stating, “He Didn’t Start The fight against 2 Men,… He finished it, Gotta Love Him.”

The altercation, captured on film by an onlooker, reportedly happened when Edwards’ friend Tyga and Travis Scott were both on stage behind a DJ booth. The footage shows Scott and Edwards exchanging punches near the booth, though the exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear. Both Scott and Tyga have connections to Kylie Jenner; Scott is the father of her two children, while Tyga previously dated her.

Despite the incident, Cher has remained steadfast in her support for Edwards. He has acknowledged her backing, confirming that she stands by him following the viral altercation. In an interview with TMZ, Edwards referenced lyrics from a Future and Metro Boomin song to underscore their unity, saying, “Like Future say, ‘Whatever I’m with, my bi**h with it, too.”

Cher and Edwards began their relationship in late 2022, defying expectations and garnering attention for its unconventional beginnings. Despite initial skepticism, Cher has openly expressed her affection for Edwards, highlighting the joy and fulfillment he brings to her life.