Travis Scott’s concert at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt has been cancelled due to “complex production issues,” event organizer Live Nation said.
The rapper was scheduled to perform at the iconic site on July 28th, as part of the promotion for his upcoming album, “Utopia.” However, Live Nation said that the show could not be constructed in the desert due to the challenges of the environment.
The cancellation comes after Egypt’s musicians syndicate revoked its permit for the concert last week, citing “strange rituals” performed by Scott during his shows. Some Egyptian social media users also called for the cancellation of the concert, using the hashtag #Ban_Travis_Scott_Concert.
Despite the cancellation, Scott said that he is still optimistic that a Pyramids concert will happen at a later stage. He also said that the album, “Utopia,” will still be released on Thursday at midnight.
This is not the first time that Scott’s concerts have been marred by controversy. In 2021, his Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, resulted in the deaths of 10 people and hundreds of injuries. Scott has been accused of negligence in the planning and promotion of the festival.
