Scott Stapp, former singer for the Rock/Christian Rock band Creed has enjoyed international fame and recognition since the 2000 release of the single "With Arms Wide Open", which is from the band's Human Clay album. "With Arms Wide Open" would go on to reach #1 in November of that year, and also catapult Scott Stapp into superstardom. Stapp had lived in the Orlando, Florida area for several years but relocated to Miami Beach in 2005. Stapp settled into a $5 million waterfront home in the La Gorce subdivision and also owned a nearly $3 million condo. On February 10, 2006, Scott Stapp married Miss New York USA 2004 winner Jaclyn Nesheiwat. Soon after the marriage, Stapp purchased a $5 million, two-story home in Boca Raton, Florida. The home offers seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, tennis court, swimming pool and spa. Boca Raton is located approximately 30 miles north of Miami Beach. In March of 2007, Stapp had listed both of his Miami Beach residences for sale.

On Sunday, May 20, 2007, Scott Stapp was arrested at his Boca Raton home and charged with assault with intent to commit a felony. The charge was soon downgraded to misdemeanor simple battery. The charge stemmed from an incident where Stapp allegedly threw a glass bottle of Orangina at his wife during an argument. There were no injuries. Scott Stapp's arrest photo from May 20, 2007