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The Weeknd Spotted With “UTOPIA” Briefcase

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The Weeknd is one of the biggest artists in the world at this point. Unfortunately, he is getting quite a bit of criticism for his new show The Idol. Overall, critics find the show to be way too sexualized. Moreover, Sam Levinson isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite showrunner at this point. Either way, Abel is going to be just fine. His music career continues to be extremely successful and there he has a new era planned out for all of his adoring fans. That said, there is no denying that The Idol’s failures with critics probably sting a little bit.

Aside from this new HBO show, it appears as though The Weeknd is gearing up for an appearance on Travis Scott’s new album, UTOPIA. In case you haven’t noticed, Travis has been traveling with body guards who have a UTOPIA briefcase attached to their wrist with handcuffs. Well, while appearing at an event in Cannes this week, Abel had the same setup. In the images posted below, you can see his bodyguard with the briefcase. Ultimately, this can only mean one thing: The Weeknd is on UTOPIA.

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The Weeknd Hints At His Feature

Travis Scott has been teasing this album for years. However, it has taken a long time to come out. Ultimately, it is easy to see why this was the case. Following the disaster at Astroworld Festival, it made sense for Travis to take a break. Now, however, he is back, and his fans are very curious as to what kind of album he is going to make. With The Weeknd involved, there is no doubt that we are about to get a very spirited feature that fans will adore.

Some are claiming that UTOPIA will be out on June 23rd. Although, this is just conjecture at this point. It is going to be up to Travis Scott to determine when he will be dropping his project. Let us know what you think of a potential The Weeknd feature, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Travis Scott Plans To Go To Harvard When He’s Finished With Music

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Travis Scott has been building anticipation for his fourth studio album, Utopia, for quite some time now. In fact, the teasers date back to early 2022. Earlier this month, however, he took a significant step by allowing Houston Astros players to listen to the album. During an interview with Fox, Scott confirmed that the album is now officially on its way. While Scott may currently be focused on his music career, he already has his sights set on the future. In a feature for Pin-Up Magazine, Scott graced the cover. In the interview, he was asked to share something about himself corresponding to each letter of the alphabet. When it came to the letter “A,” he revealed that architecture is his true passion. The rapper expressed his desire to apply to the architecture program at Harvard GSD (Graduate School of Design) once he is done with music. He did mention, however, that he plans to continue making music for a while.

Travis Scott also divulged his interest in cars, mentioning that he has a unique collection. Additionally, he highlighted drawing and visual art as his main inspirations when it comes to creating music. It appears architecture is not his sole passion, as he expressed the same sentiment for graphic design. The rapper also revealed that the person who has had the greatest impact on his taste and artistic direction is Virgil Abloh. Scott considers the late designer a true inspiration.

Scott Explains The Meaning Of “Utopia”

In addition to sharing his love of architecture, Travis Scott also shared his personal thoughts on the title of his new album. The rapper describes the word “utopia” as something that many perceive as unattainable and distant, a perfect state of mind. However, he asserts that he believes that individuals have the power to create their own version of utopia. Scott emphasized that there are people who experience a sense of utopia every day, even if they may not possess great wealth or extravagant homes. It’s about finding contentment and fulfillment wherever they are, and that, according to Scott, is the most one can strive for.

From his remarks, it is evident that Scott has invested considerable contemplation into his upcoming album. However, despite his reflections, the musical direction and sound of the album remain a mystery. The anticipation builds as fans eagerly await the release of the first single, expecting to be impressed by what Scott has crafted. What do you think about the new revelations from Travis Scott’s interview? Sound off in the comments below! Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on Utopia.

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Travis Scott Teases “Utopia” At Cannes Film Festival

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Houston-born rapper Travis Scott continues to tease his upcoming album, Utopia. Yesterday, Scott made an appearance at France’s Cannes Film Festival to attend the premiere of The Weeknd’s new HBO series with Lily-Rose Depp, The Idol. Scott walked the red carpet, and his security guard had the rapper’s famous Utopia briefcase in tow. Some reports even claim that Scott was seen opening the mysterious briefcase at the premiere. Utopia should arrive soon, with Epic Records’ CEO Sylvia Rhone stating earlier this year, “We have a new Travis Scott record, expected to come in June.” Scott also wore a previously-unseen pair of Nike sneakers to the event, leading to speculation that they could be a new Cactus Jack x Jordan product.

Scott has been taking an unconventional approach to promoting his latest album. He’s gone so far as to handcuff a briefcase labeled “Utopia” to a member of his security team. As of late, he’s continuously made appearances alongside the coveted briefcase. Earlier this month, Scott shared Utopia with the Houston Astros ahead of their game against the Chicago Cubs. In a video that circulated the internet, Scott told fans to expect the album soon. Early this month, as hype surrounding Utopia grew unmanageable for fans, one track reportedly from the album titled “Gold Blackberry” leaked on the internet.

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Scott Debuts New Nike Sneakers

Scott also recently joined athlete Tom Brady in attending a luncheon hosted by Michael Rubin for a group of young players making their transition from college football to the NFL. Scott reportedly told the athletes how important it is for them to maintain a solid inner-circle and hold them accountable. Brady gave the players advice, sharing, “I had to keep working. I didn’t go, ‘Hey, I’m good, I won three Super Bowls.’”

Scott also teamed up with fellow rapper Offset recently, to preview new music together at Rolling Loud Thailand. The rappers also reportedly brought a fan onstage during their set.

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Travis Scott “UTOPIA” Air Jordan 1 Low Surfaces Online

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Travis Scott is one of the biggest artists in the world, and there is no denying it. Overall, he has some massive hits and a very unique sound. On his last project Astroworld, he gave us a mixture of psychedelic rock and rap, while also delivering other hypnotic sounds. Additionally, he gave us plenty of amazing visuals to go along with the project. Since that time, he has been teasing UTOPIA. Although it has been almost five years since his last project, fans are still hyped. Moreover, it seems like UTOPIA is finally on the verge of being released.

Mike Dean has teased his involvement in mixing and mastering the project. Furthermore, Travis has been spotted out on the tone with bodyguards who have UTOPIA briefcases handcuffed to their wrists. He has also played the album for the Houston Astros and Kevin Durant. This just goes to show that the project is almost finished. Not to mention, he has released the logo for the album, and even Epic Records has said a June release date is likely. At this point, what more evidence do you need?

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Travis Scott x Jordan Brand

In a post from Our Generation Music, Travis Scott’s best friend DJ Chase B can be seen unboxing a pair of sneakers. As you will immediately see, they are a pair of Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low “Olive” shoes. However, there is something unique about this pair. Of course, that is the UTOPIA logo, which just so happens to be an ambigram. For those who don’t know, that is a word or logo that looks the same upside down as it does right side up. Either way, Chase B was very excited to put these on.

Unfortunately for sneakerheads, it is very unlikely that these ever get released. Besides, the normal Travis Scott shoes are hard enough to cop as is. Once you get the UTOPIA logo involved, now you’re looking at a whole new layer of difficulty. Let us know what you think of these shoes, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker and music worlds.

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Travis Scott Teases New Album “Utopia” In Unconventional Ways

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As most know, Travis Scott is getting close to releasing his first album in four years. We have gotten a few sneak peeks here and there. However, it appears that the rapper is taking extra measures to prevent any leaks. He even went as far as physically attaching the album to his muscular security guard by handcuffing it to his wrist. The rapper was seen leaving a record store in Hollywood earlier today. However, he wasn’t alone. His vigilant security guard accompanied him, carrying a briefcase handcuffed to his own wrist. The briefcase had the word “Utopia” written on it as he courteously held the door open for Travis Scott. Utopia, of course, is the title of the rapper’s upcoming album.

This is not merely a fashion statement; it is also an incredibly creative marketing tactic. According to a source that spoke to TMZ, the highly-anticipated album is actually contained in the briefcase. They were also informed that the complete unveiling of Travis Scott’s return to music is approaching rapidly, expected sometime during this summer. Another clue suggesting that the rapper is up to something is evident in the shoes he is wearing, which display “Utopia” on the back. One can speculate that there might be another collaboration with Nike in the works.

Travis Scott Plays “Utopia” For Houston Astros

As we inch closer to the release of Utopia, more little bits of information are released. For example, it was revealed that Travis Scott played the album for the Houston Astros. The Houston native sparked a frenzy on social media with the move, as it was yet another tease of his long awaited album. A video surfaced of Travis at the Astros’ game, where he mentioned to the cameraman that he played the team his project to motivate them against the Chicago Cubs. During his remarks, he confirmed that the album is on its way and instructed an individual named Mark to “finish the master.” As a result, the hype for Utopia has reached an all time high.

Sadly, Travis Scott has been teasing this project for a considerable amount of time. Consequently, some fans may still be somewhat skeptical about considering anything as a definitive confirmation of a release date. Despite this, the rapper has gradually been reemerging onto the music scene. For example, he recently appeared as a featured artist on close colleague Chase B’s latest single “Ring Ring.” The single also featured frequent collaborator Quavo, Cactus Jack signee Don Tolvier, and Ty Dolla $ign. Whether or not Utopia will really come in the near future is still a mystery. What do you think of the latest publicity tactics for the album? Sound off in the comments!

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Mike Dean Deletes Post About Mixing “UTOPIA”

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Hype for Travis Scott’s next album Utopia is at an all-time high, and maybe Mike Dean toyed with that excitement that with his latest Instagram post. On Wednesday (May 17), the acclaimed producer posted a picture of a few tracks and regions on a song that he was mixing. “‘TOPIA,” he captioned his post, which obviously got fans incredibly ecstatic. However, he quickly deleted that post and uploaded the same picture. This time around, though, he made no such allusions to La Flame’s next project, and instead gave producers and mixing engineers some game.

“#levels,” Mike Dean began his new Instagram caption on the same picture. “If u got too many tracks and your songs not big. Make bigger sounds. Doesn’t take a hundred tracks. All the best album in history are on 24 tracks.” Given Travis Scott’s recent comments on Utopia, seeing Mike in mixing mode is quite interesting. After he played the album for the Houston Astros, Travis remarked in a viral clip, “Finish the master, Mark.” Mark is not Mike, but this back-and-forth IG posting suggests that the LP is in its final stages.

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Mike Dean Mixing Utopia… Or Is He?

Of course, Mike Dean and Travis Scott are quite frequent collaborators, especially on the production side of things. As such, maybe this news shouldn’t be much of a surprise, because who didn’t expect Mike Dean to be involved anyway? Regardless, the fact that he deleted the post and remade his caption is quite interesting, as maybe the Houston rapper wants the project shrouded in at least some secrecy. Still, that renders reports on Utopia‘s summer release date quite moot, as it’s hard to keep something so hyped so secret.

Meanwhile, Travis Scott has reportedly told people like Kevin Durant that Utopia will be “f***ing insane.” No matter how the album sounds, when it arrives, or who else is on it, hints of Mike Dean’s involvement certainly bode well for the project. Hopefully the star instrumentalist isn’t just toying with fans with his Instagram posts… but at least producers got some tips as a result. For the latest updates on Utopia and more news on these Houston artists, stick around on HNHH.

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Travis Scott’s Album ‘Utopia’ Is On The Way And The Houston Astros Were The First To Preview It

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Travis Scott fans are in luck. The rapper’s fourth studio album Utopia is ready to be released, or so Scott says. In February, in a clip posted to social media, the producer told fans that although he couldn’t wait for the project to be released. However, he wouldn’t drop it until a few artists signed to his Cactus Jack label, including Don Toliver, were taken care of first.

Staying true to his promise, Travis Scott is preparing to share the project with the world. During his scheduled appearance at the Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Park, he allowed the players to be the first to preview it before its public release.

When asked how he felt to be onsite in his hometown with new music on the horizon, Scott told Mark Berman, Fox 26’s sports director, “Man, you know, fresh from Utopia. Nah, mean? Live from the Utopia. It’s on the way now, Mark.”

Continuing, “I had to come down and play Utopia for the boys in the locker room. I had to get them right for the game. Finished and mastered, Mark. You know how we do, Mark. from the clubhouse to the stu.”

Travis Scott has shared no further information about the project. Instead, telling fans to keep a lookout for what’s to come.

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Travis Scott Plays “Utopia” For The Houston Astros

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We’re now one step closer to Utopia– unless, of course, Travis Scott was just playing with the Houston Astros. Moreover, the Houston native recently got social media incinerated with yet another tease towards his next album’s release. A video emerged of Travis at their game, remarking to the cameraman that he played the baseball team the project to get them ready against the Chicago Cubs. While speaking on the occasion, he said the album is on the way and told an unspecified Mark to “finish the master.” With this, hype for Utopia just reached the highest high it’s seen in a while.

However, it’s been a long time since Travis Scott first started dangling this project over his listeners’ arms. As such, maybe some fans are still a bit hesitant to take anything as true confirmation, despite his slow but sure musical return. For example, he recently featured on close colleague Chase B’s newest single “Ring Ring” alongside frequent collaborator Quavo, Cactus Jack signee Don Tolvier, and Ty Dolla $ign. Furthermore, previous features also hint at a prompt studio album comeback.

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Travis Scott Played Utopia In The Locker Room

In addition, him and Offset teased new music together while performing at Rolling Loud Thailand, which only added to speculation instead of holding fans over. Despite his clues, it’s not the only avenue that Travis Scott remains active in. One other lane is his sneaker collaborations, the latest of which was unveiled to be a Nike Mac Attack collab. Sure, he just wore it instead of announcing it for public sale, but it’s still an indicator of another team-up. On the other hand, the “Trance” MC also previewed a new remix with Kodak Black of Lil Blessin’s “Likka Sto.”

Meanwhile, we’ve only been able to see the 32-year-old through his occasional performances as of late. During that same nightclub show where he premiered the Yak remix, he also gave a fan $5K. If you were that fan, would you take the money with a smile or beg him to drop Utopia instead? Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Travis Scott and his next album.

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Travis Scott Leaks Hit The Internet As “Utopia” Hype Reaches Astronomical Levels

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Travis Scott is one of the most famous artists in the world. Overall, he has become a massive star thanks to numerous incredible albums and songs. From Days Before Rodeo to Astroworld, Scott has continued to push hip-hop forward. He has a very unique sound, and it never fails to impress. Moreover, after Astroworld and its massive success, there was this feeling that Travis would try to follow it up quickly. However, the exact opposite ended up happening. Instead, it has been almost five years since Scott has released a full-length album.

Throughout 2023, there have been plenty of rumors involving the new Travis Scott album. Utopia has been teased for years, and details have slowly hit the internet. For instance, an executive at Epic Records made the claim that Travis would be dropping in June of this year. Although that has yet to be officially confirmed, this serves as good news for fans of the artist. Now, however, Travis has become the latest artist to be plagued by the leak machine.

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Travis Scott Fans Want A New Album

Travis Scott performs at Hayarkon Park on March 14, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Shlomi Pinto/Getty Images)

If you were to go on any Hip-Hop subreddit right now, you would be bombarded by a whole plethora of leaks. Overall, these leaks include regular tracks, old songs, and even some features. The main leak seems to be a song called “Gold Blackberry.” Within the Reddit post, it reveals that Utopia could actually be coming out on June 30th. However, this is not confirmed whatsoever. Furthermore, other leaks include a 2015 song called “Poet Paradise,” as well as a Kid Cudi song called “Get Off Me.” At this point, it remains to be seen where all these leaks are coming from.

In the past, we have seen artists like Playboi Carti delay entire albums due to leaks. Moving forward, it will be interesting to see if Scott decides to follow suit on that. Hopefully, Scott is still able to release Utopia, as the hype is astronomical right about now. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

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