In the world of showbiz, surprises are often welcomed, but Travis Scott’s recent move left his Chicago fans far from pleased. The much-anticipated Utopia – Circus Maximus tour show, scheduled to take place at Chicago’s United Center, took an unexpected twist when the rapper decided to postpone the event just hours before showtime.
The announcement, made via social media on Friday after 4 p.m., sent shockwaves through the Windy City and beyond. Fans who were eagerly on their way to witness the spectacle couldn’t hide their disappointment, venting their frustrations online. “You did Chicago so dirty bro; I was so ready for tonight, man, why didn’t you give an earlier notice?” one fan lamented on Travis Scott’s Instagram.
United Center, the venue for the concert, promptly released a statement reassuring ticket holders that all previously purchased tickets would be honored for the rescheduled date. However, the lack of explanation for the sudden postponement only fueled fans’ discontent.
On December 16, Travis Scott took to social media to provide some insight into the situation, hinting that he was stuck on an airplane for an astonishing 24 hours. “I literally spent 24 hrs on a f–king runway. Craziest s–t ever. To my people in Chicago, I was so ready to go crazyyyy. Chicago has always been one of my favorite places. Togo ham and been waiting for it the whole tour. I will be back the first couple of days of January,” he shared.
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The rapper’s frustration was palpable in his online posts, especially when he exclaimed, “IM SOOOOOO F–KKKKKINGGGGG HOTTTTTTTTTTT.” Fans speculated that his extended stay on the runway might have been a result of jet lag from his recent performance at the Soundstorm festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
While fans understood the challenges of a hectic tour schedule, some couldn’t help but express their disappointment, with one fan suggesting that Travis Scott prioritized the Saudi money over the Chicago money, given his recent international performance.
This abrupt turn of events comes at a sensitive time for Travis Scott, who is still working to repair his image following the tragic Astroworld concert in November 2021. The incident claimed the lives of 10 people, with Scott expressing devastation in a statement and extending condolences to the affected families. The Houston Police launched an investigation into the incident, but no charges were filed against the “Highest in the Room” rapper.
As Chicago fans await the rescheduled concert date, the rapper faces another wave of backlash. Only time will tell how this latest episode will impact Travis Scott’s relationship with his fans and the trajectory of his Utopia – Circus Maximus tour.
