Travis Scott brings out Kanye West throughout his Rome efficiency, Ye’s first look since his anti-semitic meltdown.
Travis Scott’s first Utopia live performance for the reason that album’s launch passed off right this moment at Rome’s Circus Maximus, a public park as soon as the Roman Empire’s largest chariot racing observe. The efficiency marks the primary for Travis Scott’s newest album since plans for his launch live performance in Egypt fell by means of — and the present additionally marks the primary public look of Kanye West since his anti-semitic meltdown.
After performing the primary few songs from Utopia and hits like “Butterfly Impact” and “Highest within the Room,” Travis Scott diverged from the tracklist to welcome Kanye West onstage for a efficiency of Ye’s “Reward God” and “Can’t Inform Me Nothing.”
“There isn’t a Utopia with out Kanye West. There isn’t a Travis Scott with out Kanye West,” Scott advised the gang. “There isn’t a Rome with out Kanye West. Make some noise for Ye.”
The looks marks the primary for the disgraced Kanye since his public anti-semitic rant on social media led to his accounts’ suspension and the collapse of his profitable enterprise partnerships, together with Adidas.
Different songs Scott carried out in Rome embody his The Weeknd and Unhealthy Bunny observe “Okay-Pop,” his Beyonce and Justin Vernon track “Delresto,” and “Mafia,” which was launched simply earlier than the 2021 Astroworld tragedy. Travis Scott revealed that “Mafia” was initially slated to seem on Utopia however was lower in favor of “I Know,” which he advised the gang was one of many ultimate songs recorded for the undertaking.
Travis Scott introduced a fan onstage for “Meltdown” however lectured him for his inadequate rage. He additionally performed the Drake characteristic “Sicko Mode,” in addition to hits “Antidote” and “Goosebumps,” earlier than closing with a efficiency of “Telekinesis” from the backseat of a automotive.
Scott supposed to carry out on the Pyramids of Giza the night time of the album’s launch, however the live performance was canceled as a result of objections from the Egyptian authorities.