Travis Scott set the internet ablaze when, during a live stream of his Utopia concert event in Rome, Italy, he surprised thousands of fans with a surprise appearance from his mentor, Kanye West.
Watch: Travis Scott brings out Kanye West at ‘Utopia’ concert in Rome
The event drew a massive crowd, and fans worldwide had the opportunity to join in virtually through a live stream ticket priced at $15.
Circus Maximus, a historic public park that once served as the largest chariot-racing track in the Roman Empire, provided the breathtaking backdrop for Travis Scott’s Utopia concert.
The show commenced with an electrifying lineup of the first three songs from his latest album, Utopia, signalling an initial plan to perform the entire album in sequence.
Hits and Surprise Appearances
Amidst the Utopia showcase, Travis Scott treated the audience to some of his classic chart-topping hits, including Highest in the Room and Butterfly Effect. The crowd passionately sang along, infusing the atmosphere with energy and excitement.
One of the evening’s most memorable moments occurred when Kanye West made a surprise appearance on stage alongside Travis Scott. The duo delivered an unforgettable rendition of Can’t Tell Me Nothing, demonstrating their strong camaraderie.
Acknowledging the significant influence Kanye West has had on his career, Travis Scott took a moment to express his gratitude, stating,
“There is no Utopia without Kanye West. There is no Travis Scott without Kanye West. There is no Rome without Kanye West. Make some noise for Ye,” he exclaimed.
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Throughout the concert, Travis Scott seamlessly blended tracks from Utopia with fan-favourite collaborations.
He performed K-Pop, featuring The Weeknd and Bad Bunny, followed by Delresto (Echoes), featuring Beyoncé and Justin Vernon.
During Delresto, Scott stepped off stage briefly, reappearing later to continue the song and lead into the performance of Lost Forever.
Amidst the powerful setlist, Travis Scott revealed interesting details about the creation of Utopia.
He mentioned that Mafia, a pre-Utopia release that gained popularity just before the tragic Astroworld incident in 2021, was initially included in the album.
However, Scott opted for the inclusion of I Know, one of the last songs he recorded for the project, in its place.
Travis Scott’s original plan to perform at the Pyramids of Giza coinciding with the album release had faced cancellation.
Nevertheless, he persevered and promised other extraordinary events to his devoted fans.
