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Travis Scott Goes After “UTOPIA” Tour Production Company For $100 Million

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Travis Scott might have had an incredibly successful tour for his 2023 album UTOPIA, but one particular aspect left him fuming. He launched a $100 million lawsuit against Wyoming-based production company Show Motion Engineering (SME) for allegedly damaging his brand and causing significant financial losses. Specifically, La Flame and his legal team allege that SME did not deliver on their promise to make the rapper a custom stage set for his 2023 tour for the aforementioned album, and also claimed that they exploited his image and name without his permission. His company XX Global backed up his claims that SME breached their stage contract based on a $1.5 million commission.

According to court documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop, the Nike collaborator accused SME of failing to build the stage for an inspection, which the contract apparently ordered before the transfer of any final payment. As such, Travis Scott’s team did not send future payments through, which led SME to hold the set hostage and lead to its inability of use for the 2023 UTOPIA tour. Not only that, but the lawsuit also alleges that SME added insult to injury by failing to deliver the stage and using the Houston MC’s brand for profit.

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Travis Scott At The 2024 Olympics

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Aug 8, 2024; Paris, France; American artist Travis Scott looks on before the game between United States and Serbia in a men’s basketball semifinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

Furthermore, this includes SME’s allegedly unauthorized use of Travis Scott’s likeness, name, and past concerts as promo material for the company’s website, including designs copyrighted by XX Global. As such, the “CIRCUS MAXIMUS” multi-hyphenate alleges that SME tried to improve their reputation and seek out prospective clients by using this material without permission.

“The aforementioned acts, among others…were done intentionally or with a conscious disregard of [Travis Scott’s] rights, and with the intent to vex, injure or annoy [Scott] such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice, thus entitling [Scott] to exemplary and punitive damages in an amount appropriate to punish or set an example of Defendants, and each of them, and to deter such conduct in the future,” Scott’s attorney Edwin F. McPherson reportedly stated. As for damages, the 2025 Coachella designer wants $5 million in direct copyright infringement losses and approximately $10 million that represent profits that SME allegedly benefitted from their marketing with the copyrighted designs. Finally, for the alleged violation of his publicity rights and the misuse of his image and name, he wants SME to cough up $100 million.

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Travis Scott Gives Fans Unique Look Into The Making Of “Utopia”

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Travis Scott shared a series of pictures from behind the scenes of the making of his latest album, Utopia, on Instagram, on Sunday. Among the photos are appearances from Pharrell, Rick Rubin, Dave Chappelle, and director Harmony Korine. On his Instagram Story, as caught by HipHopDX, he also remarked that the song, “My Eyes,” “means everything” to him. On the track, he seemingly touches on the 2022 Astroworld Festival tragedy that resulted in the deaths of numerous attendees.

In the comments section, Teezo Touchdown thanked Scott for the opportunity to work together. “Thank you sooooo much for everything congratulations,” he wrote. “1,000,000 more years to the flame XX.” Other fans called on Scott to drop a documentary about the making of the long-awaited project. “We need that utopia documentary now,” one top response reads. More users reacted to Mike Dean popping up in a neck brace in one of the pictures. One wrote: “He probably got hurt in the moshpit, and it ain’t no moshpit if there’s no injuries.”

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Travis Scott Performs At Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Travis Scott performs at Madison Square Garden – Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour on December 21, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Scott dropped Utopia on July 28, 2023, after years of waiting from fans. In addition to Teezo, it features appearances from a number of other popular artists including Drake, Playboi Carti, Beyonce, 21 Savage, The Weeknd, Young Thug, Kid Cudi, Bad Bunny, SZA, Future, and James Blake, among others. It debuted at number one on Billboard 200 chart, after earning 496,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. All 19 songs from the album also debuted on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Travis Scott Announces Additional Dates For Circus Maximus Tour

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Travis Scott has had a highly successful year. Scott released Utopia last July, The US leg of his Circus Maximus Tour lasted 39 shows. That run included a performance at SoFi Stadium, the largest crowd Scott has ever performed in front of. The European leg of the tour ends on August 4, at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Originally, the last date listed for Scott’s tour was September 13 at the Rock in Rio festival in Rio De Janeiro. However, Scott confirmed that the tour will last longer than that.

In a new Instagram post, Travis Scott announced ten new dates. He’s heading to South America and Australia in September and October. San Juan, Santiago, Mexico City, Brisbane, and Auckland are among the latest destinations on what has developed into an actual world tour for Scott since starting last October. These latest dates, which ends with a performance at Eden Park in Auckland on Halloween, bring the Circus Maximus Tour to 72 total shows over a 12 and a half month-long period.

Travis Scott Adds New Dates To Circus Maximus Tour

The Circus Maximus Tour is the crown jewel of what has been a yearlong victory lap for Scott. Across its first 44 dates, the tour has reportedly grossed nearly $96 million, taking its place among the highest-grossing rap tours of all time with sixteen dates remaining. Utopia was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards, though it lost to Killer Mike’s Michael.

“FE!N,” a track from Utopia featuring Playboi Carti has taken on a life of its own. Most recently, WWE used it in promotional material for next year’s WrestleMania 41, indicating it may be the theme song of the event. Away from music, Travis Scott’s work with Nike continues to be successful as well. He recently debuted a new colorway of his Jumpman Jack sneaker while on stage in Hamburg. 2024 is one of Travis Scott’s most successful years on record. Fans of his around the world will have the chance to see him live for another three months.

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Travis Scott Earns Highest Grossing Rap Tour Of 2024 With “Circus Maximus”

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Travis Scott has achieved the highest-grossing hip-hop tour of 2024 with his ongoing Circus Maximus run of shows. In a press release sent to HNHH on Monday, his team confirmed that the sold-out 44-date North American run of concerts brought in $95.7M with an attendance of 686k. It also broke several merchandise sale records in various states. Additionally, it led to Scott becoming the first rapper in history to headline a sold-out SoFi Stadium show in Los Angeles.

News of Scott’s success in North America comes as he prepares to embark on a sold-out leg of the tour in Europe over the summer. During the next few months, he’ll be performing in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and several more countries overseas. The dates will kick off on June 28th in the Netherlands.

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Travis Scott Performs At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: Rapper Travis Scott performs onstage during day 3 of Rolling Loud at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 17, 2024, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Prior to his tour, Scott dropped his fourth studio album, Utopia, featuring collaborations with Drake, Playboi Carti, Beyonce Tthe Weeknd, Young Thug, Kid Cudi, SZA, Future, and James Blake, among many others. It debuted at number one on Billboard 200 chart, earning 496,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.

Travis Scott’s Upcoming Tour Schedule

  • Friday, 28th June – Netherlands, Arnhem – GelreDome
  • Sunday, 30th June – Arnhem, Netherlands – GelreDome 
  • Tuesday, 2nd July – Poland, Krakow – TAURON Arena
  • Thursday, 5th July – Switzerland, Zurich – Hallenstadion
  • Saturday, 6th July – France, Nice – Allianz Riviera
  • Monday, 8th July – Belgium, Antwerp – Sportpaleis
  • Thursday, 11th July  – UK, London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • Saturday, 13th July  – UK, Manchester – Co-op Live
  • Tuesday, 16th July  – Germany, Hamburg – Barclays Arena
  • Thursday, 18th July  – Czech Republic, Prague – O2 Arena
  • Saturday, 20th July – Germany, Cologne – RheinEnergieSTADION
  • Tuesday, 23rd July – Italy, Milan – Ippodromo SNAI La Maura
  • Friday, 26th July – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park 
  • Saturday, 27th July – Germany, Frankfurt – Deutsche Bank Park
  • Tuesday, 30th July – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center 
  • Friday, 2nd August – Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena 

Check out the full tour dates for the European leg of the Circus Maximus tour above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Travis Scott on HotNewHipHop.

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Travis Scott’s Aiming For Second Highest Grossing Rap Tour In History

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Last year, Travis Scott released his new album UTOPIA. The project was his first in 5 years dating back to his 2018 smash hit ASTROWORLD. With how much fervor there was for new music from the “SICKO MODE” rapper it’s no surprise that there was equal demand to see him perform live. Following the album’s release he took off on the Circus Maximus tour which shares its name with a song from the album and the short film that accompanied its release. Since then he’s been churning away on tour shows and racking up an incredibly impressive total gross.

With the addition of new dates in the European leg of the tour, Travis Scott could now be embarking on one of the highest-selling tours in rap history. According to TouringData, the 61 shows he’s playing on tour are now expected to sell a total of 1.1 million tickets. That’s predicted to make for a total gross somewhere in the $130-140 million range. They also report that those numbers would make for the second highest-grossing rap tours ever. Just last year Drake set the record for highest-grossing tour by a rapper with his It’s All A Blur tour which featured opening appearances from Sexyy Red, J. Cole, and 21 Savage.

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Travis Scott’s Tour To Sell Over 1 Million Tickets

Over the weekend, Travis Scott sold out an entire show in a single day. Following the announcement of new shows, which is how he was pushed up to the newest grossing estimates, he filled one stadiums worth of tickets incredibly quickly.

Scott is about to embark on a different kind of venture with the start of his Astroworld lawsuit. Earlier this month the rapper and his fellow defendants in the case settled the bulk of the lawsuits on the table. Now he faces just one more for the youngest fan to die at the 2021 Astroworld Festival. What do you think of Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus tour becoming the second highest-grossing rap tour of all time? Did you make it to any of the dates on the tour so far? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Travis Scott Announces UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour’s Summer Leg in Europe

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Following the massive success of his 2023 North American UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour and record-breaking No.1 album UTOPIA, Travis Scott is set to continue the spectacle this summer with 12 arena and stadium dates across Europe, including his largest U.K. headline show to date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The tour promises an unparalleled audiovisual experience, kicking off on June 28th at the Gelredome in the Netherlands. It will then traverse the United Kingdom and Europe, with stops in Poland, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Italy, and the Czech Republic, before concluding in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 27th.

For every ticket sold, 1 Euro/Pound will be donated to the Cactus Jack Foundation, supporting Houston youth through various programs.

Travis Scott’s critically acclaimed album UTOPIA dominated the charts, holding the No.1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 for four consecutive weeks and amassing over 50 billion streams worldwide. Recognized by Spotify as the most-streamed album in its first week in 2023 and by Apple Music for the biggest first-day streams of an album, UTOPIA solidified Travis Scott as a cultural icon.

“UTOPIA” showcases Travis Scott’s prowess as a performer, songwriter, producer, and collaborator, establishing him as a leading sonic innovator. The album has been hailed as the ‘album of the decade.’

Tickets for the Travis Scott UTOPIA—Circus Maximus Tour will be available for purchase on travisscott.com starting Friday, May 10th, at 10 a.m. local time.

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Travis Scott Gets Candid Discussing His Grammys Snubs

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Travis Scott is one of the biggest stars in not just rap music, but music period. He’s fresh off the release of his album UTOPIA last year, his first since 2018’s Astroworld. Astroworld received one nomination with its hit single “Sicko Mode” locking up two more. UTOPIA also scored a nomination for Best Rap Album. Ultimately, Scott lost the category to Killer Mike’s Michael as part of a sweep of the rap category that resulted in three wins for the Run The Jewels rapper.

Adding in his work with other artists like Kanye West and SZA, Travis Scott has 10 total Grammy nominations and 0 wins. While you would think that would affect his opinion of the institution, he still sees the award as an admirable goal. During a recent interview he discussed the respect he still has for the Grammys. “A lot of my peers, everyone is like, ‘f*ck that award.’ I actually f*ck with it,” his statement begins. He discusses a time when the Grammys used to be more respected and sought after, then confesses that he still views the awards with that idyllic image. He even goes as far as comparing making music to win Grammys to basketball and football teams trying to win championships. Check out the clips where he discusses the award show below.

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Travis Scott’s Surprising Respect For The Grammys

Earlier today, Nicki Minaj announced a new “SLEEZE Mix” of her hit song “FTCU.” She had been teasing a new version of the song with Sexyy Red for weeks. But when the announcement finally came she revealed that in addition to those two, the remix also featured Chris Brown and Travis Scott. Despite being two of the biggest stars in all of music, Scott and Nicki have never properly collaborated before until now.

What do you think of Travis Scott’s surprising level of respect for the Grammys after losing all 10 of his nominations so far? Do you think he will ever break through and finally win one? Let us know in the comment section below.

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WATCH: Travis Scott Drops Official Music Video for ‘FE!N’

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Travis Scott Drops Official Music Video for 'FE!N'

Travis Scott has unveiled the official music video for “FE!N,” a fan favorite from his highly acclaimed album UTOPIA. Directed by Gabriel Moses, the visual accompaniment adds another layer of depth to the global smash hit.

UTOPIA, Scott’s fourth studio album, was the biggest-selling hip-hop album of 2023. Following its release, Scott embarked on the record-breaking SOLD-OUT North American stadium and arena UTOPIA—CIRCUS MAXIMUS TOUR, solidifying his status as a pioneering force in the music industry.

With UTOPIA, Scott showcases his unparalleled talent as a performer, songwriter, producer, and collaborator, reaffirming his unique sonic identity in the hip-hop landscape. The music video for “FE!N” is yet another testament to Scott’s artistic vision and creative prowess.

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Travis Scott And Playboi Carti’s ‘Fe!n’ Video Is Every Rager’s Deepest, Dark, And Dizzying Fantasy

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Yesterday (March 30), Travis Scott made his long-awaited return to Saturday Night Live.

Although the “KPop” rapper didn’t appear in any of the evening’s sketches, he did treat the audience to two performances of tracks from his latest album, Utopia (“My Eyes” and “Fe!n” featuring Playboi Carti). With all attention on him, he figured it would be the perfect time to share the official visual of the project’s most popular track.

So, over on Scott’s YouTube channel, he shared his Gabriel Moses-directed video for “Fe!n.” The cinematic visual features Scott and Carti in the shadows of a black room as he spirals around the varying parts of himself, making for an exciting watch. Scott’s dramatic rotation and lively response make the video a visual representation of every rager’s deepest dark and dizzying fantasy brought to film.

Scott’s live performance style for the track has received mixed reviews. Rapper-turned-podcaster Joe Budden outright bashed his 2024 Grammys rendition. “Get the f*ck off the stage,” he shouted during an episode of his namesake podcast.

However, supporters have made “Fe!n” Scott’s mandatory repeat track during his live shows. On the Utopia Tour, the Oklahoma crowd made him perform the song ten times.

Watch Travis Scott’s official video for “Fe!n” featuring Playboi Carti above.

Travis Scott On “SNL”: La Flame Taps Playboi Carti, Performs “MY EYES,” And Acts In Music Video Skit

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There was doubt as to whether Travis Scott could make a comeback from his disastrous Astroworld Festival in 2021 or not, but landing a gig as the musical performer on Saturday Night Live is a strong indication that he’s recovering well. Yesterday (March 30), the father of two boldly made his presence felt in New York City, where he brought two popular songs from his latest LP, UTOPIA, to the stage. For his solo appearance, Scott gave us a mellow rendition of “MY EYES,” complete with trippy visuals.

Later, to celebrate the debut of his new music video, La Flame brought out Playboi Carti to perform “FE!N,” which has become a crowd favourite at his live shows. The crowd was pleased to see the “Magnolia” artist in his element alongside Scott, not to mention watching the Houston native let his creativity flow freely after restraining it and laying low for so long. Interestingly, the “SICKO MODE” hitmaker is now requesting that he be removed from any outstanding Astroworld Festival lawsuits, as he wasn’t overseeing the security of the event.

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Travis Scott Surprises SNL Viewers with Playboi Carti After “MY EYES”

Besides performing, it’s also tradition for SNL musical guests to get in on the acting fun too. Scott happily partook, appearing in a music video skit with host Ramy Youssef that sees them channelling their inner Lonely Island, as Entertainment Weekly points out. Their spoof track, “Please Don’t Destroy – We Got Too High” sees the actors pouring their anxious feelings into the song, even using some of Trav’s signature voice-altering techniques.

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Artist Put His Acting Chops on Display Last Night

Besides hip-hop stars like 21 Savage and Travis Scott, who else are you hoping to see on Saturday Night Live in 2022? On the next episode (April 6), it’ll be Raye showing off her vocal prowess while Kristen Wiig takes on hosting responsibilities. Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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