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Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour Breaks Ticket Sales Records

October 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As Travis Scott continues to travel the world as part of his Circus Maximus Tour, he’s also continuing to break records along the way. Most recently, his Circus Maximus Tour broke the record for the highest number of tickets sold for a rap tour, selling over 1.5 million tickets since the tour kicked off in 2023.

Scott recently became the first solo rap artist to sell out shows at two major venues: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. He also set a record on another continent, breaking the attendance record for his recent shows at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, with almost 80,000 people showing up for the two shows last week (the second of which featured a surprise guest appearance by The Weeknd).

While Scott’s tour has broken the record for the most tickets sold for a rap tour, the total profit won’t likely be known until its completion. As of now, the tour has netted about $155 million. For reference, the current highest-grossing rap tours are as follows:

$216m – Drake: It Was All A Blur
$111m – Kendrick Lamar: The Big Steppers
$105m – 50 Cent: The Final Lap
$103m – Drake & Migos: Aubrey & 3 Migos
$83m – Travis Scott: Circus Maximus
$81m – Drake & Future: Summer Sixteen
$79m – Kanye West & Jay Z: Watch The Throne
$77m – Kendrick Lamar: DAMN
$67m – Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2
$64m – Travis Scott: ASTROWORLD
$60m – Drake: Would You Like A Tour?

(Source: @HipHopAllDayy)

The global tour has seen Scott travel the world performing a spectacle of an event that has largely been met with overwhelmingly positive reception from both fans and music critics. The tour kicked off in October of 2023 in North America and will conclude this month in New Zealand before Scott and his Cactus Jack crew return to the US for ComplexCon in Las Vegas on November 16.

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Travis Scott Takes Aim At Critics In BET Awards Acceptance Speech: Watch

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott and award shows do not seem to mix. Scott may be one of the biggest rap stars of the last decade, but he has repeatedly been snubbed when it comes to get award recognition. It’s reaching Amy Adams at the Oscars levels of snubbery. Scott was, however, given flowers on October 15. The rapper was given the I Am Hip Hop statue at the 2024 BET Awards. It’s an award meant to highlight an artist’s influence, as well as their overall career. Travis Scott used the win as an opportunity to address those who doubted him.

Travis Scott told those in the audience that he experienced pushback early in his career. “I came from this generation where they considered us nowhere near hip-hop,” he asserted. “And everyday I try to push the sound as a producer. Nobody knew what the f*ck I was trying to do [in the beginning].” His efforts obviously paid off. “I always had this idea and vision,” Scott added. “To this day. Just to take the sound to the next level.”

Travis Scott Dismissed Those Who Doubted Him

“I be feeling like sometimes people don’t give a f*ck about me so this is actually dope”

Travis Scott’s full speech accepting the ‘I Am Hip-Hop Award’ at the 2024 BET #HipHopAwards pic.twitter.com/Mu4vTBfZap

— SOUND (@itsavibe) October 16, 2024

Travis Scott has been forthright about the fact that he wants accolades. He went on HBO’s The Shop and admitted that he wants to win Grammy Awards for the work he puts into each of his albums. “A lot of my peers, everyone’s like, ‘Ah, f*ck that award.’ I f*ck with it,” he explained. “You play football to win the Super Bowl, you play basketball to win championships.” Travis Scott also admitted that it gets “rough at times” to see other rappers take home awards he feels he deserves. The most recent example of this, of course, was at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Killer Mike took home the award for Best Rap Album, which led to widespread debate online. Some felt Killer Mike was undeserving, while others disliked the way Travis Scott fans reacted. The tangential feud was reignited in August, when Mike threw subliminal shots at Scott on the song “Still Talk’n That Sh*t.” Travis Scott’s manager fired back on Twitter, suggesting that Killer Mike is nowhere near as influential or popular as his client. Scott, meanwhile, is hard at work on his next album.

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Travis Scott’s I Am Hip Hop Speech At The 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards Included A Subtle Jab At Early Career Critics

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott has had quite the bounce back from the Astroworld Tragedy.

From his chart-topping return album Utopia to his earth-shaking supporting tour, Travis is back on top. Today (October 15), the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards crowned that impressive feat by awarding Travis Scott the I Am Hip Hop Award.

However, not everyone is pleased with Travis being honored. During his speech, Travis Scott addressed the naysayers and early career critics. “I can from this generation where they considered us nowhere near hip-hop,” he said. “And everyday I try to push the sound as a producer. Nobody knew what the f*ck I was trying to do [in the beginning]. But I always had this idea and vision…still to this day. Just to take the sound to the next level.”

That criticism is far from over. When Travis was announced as this year’s recipient, users online questioned the decision. However, in the caption of the announcement post (viewable here), BET seemingly replied to the pushback, writing: “From Astroworld vibes to breaking records with legendary tracks while making every stage feel like a movie, Travis truly embodies the culture. This award ain’t just a trophy; it’s a salute to his undeniable influence, hustle, and the way he keeps the game on ‘Sicko Mode’!”

Watch Travis Scott’s full I Am Hip Hop Award acceptance speech above.

Travis Scott and Cactus Jack To Curate COMPLEXCON, Bringing CACTUSCON To Las Vegas

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ComplexCon, the pioneering festival and exhibition of convergence culture that curates the very best in style, music, art, and food, announced today that Travis Scott will be the event’s 2024 Artistic Director and Sunday night headliner, bringing “CactusCon” to ComplexCon Las Vegas, a nod to his creative collective, Cactus Jack.

Under Scott’s creative direction, Cactus Jack will infuse its iconic style throughout ComplexCon. Scott will also design exclusive merchandise only available at the festival. The multi-platinum, diamond-certified recording artist, producer, and style icon’s role builds upon ComplexCon’s history of working with the most prominent and innovative artists such as Takashi Murakami, to push artistic and experiential boundaries.

Scott, whose CIRCUS MAXIMUS TOUR is officially the highest-grossing rap tour of all time, will also headline Sunday evening for a highly anticipated performance that will mark a triumphant homecoming to the festival he helped inaugurate in 2016.

After a wildly successful run in its hometown of Long Beach, ComplexCon will head to Sin City for the first time ever on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year’s show will grow 4x in size, spanning over 1,000,000 sq ft, with an unprecedented number of brands, exclusive drops, activations and experiences.

Attendees will have the opportunity to shop hundreds of exclusive releases from today’s most sought-after brands and cultural creatives, including 032C, Ambush, Asics, Awake NY, BYREDO, Cactus Plant Flea Market, Ecko Unltd., EDGLRD, Fox Racing, Fragment, Futura Laboratories, Glo Gang, HELLSTAR, Hidden NY, Holiday, Infinite Archives, Kids of Immigrants, Malbon Golf, Mastermind, Mitchell & Ness, Mowalola, New Era Cap, Nike, Oakley, Online Ceramics, PDF Channel, Psychworld, Rick Owens, Satoshi Nakamoto, Saucony, Sp5der, Stash, Thug Club, Undefeated, Vans, Vetements, WWE, Zippo and more.

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Travis Scott Will Be Honored With The “I Am Hip-Hop” Prize At The 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards

October 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

This has been a big year for Travis Scott, who continues to prove himself as a titan of hip-hop today both in commercial and cultural conversations. His tenth anniversary re-release of DAYS BEFORE RODEO is one of the biggest rap releases of 2024, and his ongoing tour proves his dominant energy and engagement with fans. With these credentials in mind, it’s not surprising that BET will honor La Flame with the “I Am Hip-Hop” award at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards taking place on Tuesday (October 8) and airing on October 15, where he will also perform. The media company announced this decision this week (Tuesday, October 1) via a statement from their Executive Vice President of specials, music programming, and music strategy, Connie Orlando.

“Travis Scott is a visionary artist who continues to push the boundaries of music, culture, and live performance,” the statement reportedly reads according to HipHopDX. “With his unmatched creativity and relentless passion, he has redefined what it means to be a captivating, inspiring entertainer within the hip hop genre. We look forward to celebrating him at BET Hip Hop Awards 2024.”

Travis Scott Performing At The 2024 Grammys

Travis Scott Award I Am Hip Hop 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Travis Scott performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Previous recipients of Travis Scott’s upcoming “I Am Hip-Hop” award include Marley Marl, Lil Kim, Ice Cube, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and LL COOL J. In addition to this honor, the “MO CITY FLEXOLOGIST” received six nominations at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards, including song of the year for “FE!N,” video of the year for “Type S**t,” best collaboration for “At The Party,” best live performer, video director of the year, album of the year for UTOPIA, and best featured verse for Drake’s appearance on “MELTDOWN.”

Meanwhile, Travis Scott is also expanding his resumé thanks to a recent modeling gig at VETEMENTS’ Paris Fashion Week show. In all regards, he proves to be much more than just a genre, but he’s still representative of what hip-hop culture celebrates and values. Maybe this wouldn’t have been your pick, but you can’t deny that the impact, scale, and reach of the Houston superstar is hard to come by these days. We’ll see just how successful the night ends up being for him.

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Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Velvet Brown” On-Foot Look

October 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott has once again captured the spotlight in the sneaker community with his latest Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Velvet Brown” collaboration. Known for his innovative approach to fashion, Scott infuses his unique style into this iconic silhouette. The sneaker features brown suede uppers with a dark leather Swoosh and a matching brown sole and midsole. This combination offers a sophisticated and striking look. Each element, from the materials to the color scheme, reflects Scott’s attention to detail and design flair, now showcased in the recently released on-foot photos.

Details like subtle logos on the tongue and embossed elements on the heel personalize the shoe, making it distinctly Scott’s creation. Beyond his contributions to sneaker culture, Scott remains a powerhouse in the broader entertainment scene. His work spans music, fashion, and lifestyle, blending hip-hop with high fashion in ways that have garnered a massive following. This latest sneaker release not only highlights his influence in the fashion world but also solidifies his role as a significant cultural influencer.

“Velvet Brown” Air Jordan 1 Low OG x Travis Scott

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The sneakers have a brown rubber sole combined with a matching brown rubber midsole for a cohesive look. Additionally, their uppers are made from soft brown suede, featuring matching overlays that enhance the uniform appearance. Moreover, a dark leather Nike Swoosh decorates the sides, providing a stylish contrast. Finally, the collaboration between Jordan and Travis Scott is highlighted with dual branding on the heels, emphasizing the unique partnership.

Hypebeast reports that the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Velvet Brown” will be released on December 21st. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $150 when they are released. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Future & Travis Scott Make History For Severely Different Reasons On The Billboard Hot 200 Chart

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

There have been a ton of rappers who have been having terrific stretches in 2024. Two of them are the leading voices of trap in Future and Travis Scott. For the former, he’s been on a 2015-esque run, being a part of three albums in WE DON’T TRUST YOU, WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU, and MIXTAPE PLUTO. Of course, you can’t forget about some of his features for artists like Kanye West, Yeat, The Kid LAROI, and more. As for La Flame, the success has come in similar but slightly different manner. He came through for his OG fans by reissuing his 2014 mixtape DAYS BEFORE RODEO, days after its 10-year anniversary. His run guest appearances has also been impressive as he’s linked with Metro Boomin and Future, Kanye, Nicki Minaj, Mustard, 21 Savage, and more.

Because of both of their output, it’s lead to some incredible success on the charts. In fact, its historic on both sides, but it’s also for vastly different reasons, according to HipHopDX (via Billboard). Its official now that Future will be heading back to the top of the heap for MIXTAPE PLUTO after selling 129,000 equivalent units. With this, Pluto becomes the first musical act in six decades since The Beatles to go number one three times in six months. This makes him the fourth artist to have 11 projects do this well. As you can see below, Future was pretty ecstatic to hear about this.

Future Reacts To The Success Of MIXTAPE PLUTO

However, for Scott, he’s on the wrong side of history. DAYS BEFORE RODEO recently just topped the Hot 200 after vinyl shipments started going out. 156,000 units went out in its fourth week and ironically overtook Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet after losing in the inaugural battle by a mere 1,000 units. Now, though, just a week later, DBR is off the list entirely. This is the first time that has ever occurred. The project was seeing some similar woes in its second week with it having the steepest decline in sales for a tape that was still on the charts.

What are your thoughts on Future and Travis Scott’s vastly different performance on the charts? Are you surprised that DAYS BEFORE RODEO is completely off the Hot 200? What about MIXTAPE PLUTO going number one? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Future and Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Travis Scott And Ty Dolla Sign Fuel Kanye West Album Rumors On IG

September 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West is as enigmatic as they come. He also overshares. The legendary artist doesn’t go for the mysterious route the way that Playboi Carti or Frank Ocean does. Rather, he confounds expectations because he seems to change his mind at the drop of a dime. Entire Wikis have been dedicated to all of the Kanye West albums that have been made and shelved over the years. He has as many unreleased albums as released ones, at this point. Because of this, a Kanye West album is always an event. And it seems like a new one might be coming soon. Travis Scott and Ty Dolla Sign seemingly think so.

Kanye West teased a new single called “Preacher Man” via Instagram on September 23. The very next day, producer Digital Nas shared a text in which West claimed to be in “art studio mode.” Then, the IG post started receiving comments from artists in the rapper’s circle. “There he is,” Ty Dolla Sign wrote underneath the video of West chopping a soul sample. Travis Scott responded, weirdly, with the same comment as Ty. Only he emphasized the word “he” in his. “There HE is,” the Houston rapper asserted. Confused? So are we. Fans have been trying to unpack what these two comments could mean, or why Scott slightly tweaked the emphasis of Ty Dolla Sign’s comment.

Travis Scott And Ty Have Also Teased New Music

This is not the first time Travis Scott and Ty Dolla Sign have teased new music in recent weeks. The former told Cultured Magazine that he was back in “album mode” and working on new songs during his tour. “I can see the music for what it is,” he told the outlet. “I’m f*cking amped.” Scott and Kanye West have not had the smoothest relationship over the last few years, but it seems as though the two have mended fences. Scott even brought West out during the Orlando leg of his UTOPIA tour.

Ty Dolla Sign, on the other hand, is working to complete his trilogy with Kanye West. The two have yet to release VULTURES 3, after the messy rollout for VULTURES 2 stretched on for weeks. Some questioned if it would ever see the light of day, but Ty Dolla Sign confirmed that it’s real and it’s coming soon. “V3 bouta rip heads off,” he wrote on Instagram. Given how close Kanye West is with both artists, it’s safe to assume they have an inside line to what he’s working on. We can only hope that the context of their IG comments come to light soon, and that West decides to bless us with his “art studio mode” as soon as possible.

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Travis Scott Shows Off His Hometown In The Frenetic ‘Mo City Flexologist’ Video

September 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s not often that a ten-year-old mixtape can come back with as much impact as Days Before Rodeo. Travis Scott‘s breakout 2014 mixtape was recently re-released for streaming and despite its age, has had an outsized effect on the charts.

It also provided Scott an opportunity to go back and release music videos for his favorite songs from the project with the resources he’s accumulated since then — for instance, “Mo City Flexologist,” which is an ode to the Houston suburb Travis grew up in, Missouri City. While he certainly could have gone all-out with the new visual, though, Travis opts to keep things looking homemade and low-fi, mixing in shots of his old high school with shots showing off the cityscape and archival news footage of coverage of his accomplishments. There are even some old black-and-white cartoons thrown in, along with a cameo from the Compton Cowboys.

Despite the success of Days Before Rodeo in its streaming debut, Travis said he’s already back in album mode working on the follow-up to his hit 2023 album Utopia, for which he wrapping up the international legs of his Circus Maximus Tour in the next month.

You can watch Travis Scott’s ‘Mo City Flexologist’ video above.

Days Before Rodeo is out now via Cactus Jack Records and Epic Records.