Logically, Travis Scott kicks off his show with “HYAENA,” the lead track from his fourth and most recent album, the accomplished “Utopia,” released in the summer of 2023.
The American artist proceeds to perform tracks from the same project, seamlessly transitioning into “THANK GOD” and “MODERN JAM.”
A conspicuous feature of Travis Scott’s performance? The stage is not rectangular and is not simply set up at one end of the Centre Bell floor. A serpent-shaped platform in the middle of the pit serves as the artist’s playground, allowing Scott to roam from one end to the other, giving every fan the opportunity to catch a glimpse of him, mere feet away.
Travis Scott faced a legendary uproar following the Astroworld Festival in 2021, and needless to say, the tragic incidents are still vivid in memory.
However, the Astroworld incident is an isolated event, and Travis Scott cherishes his fans, regardless of what anyone might say. His show in Montreal is yet another example of this.
In the first quarter of the evening, the announcer suggests “selecting participants” to join the utopia. Despite not knowing where the rapper intends to lead during the interlude, the crowd reacts immediately. Each member of the audience wants to be the fortunate one, while the spotlights traverse the Centre Bell floor and stands.
Travis Scott chooses a handful of people and invites them to glide two by two across the stage on a platform while he continues his performance. Scott has just created unforgettable memories for these lucky individuals.
The selected few from the audience will recount the anecdote to their friends and family, illustrating how the dozens of dollars spent transformed into an invaluable, indescribable experience in the blink of an eye whenever Travis Scott pointed in their direction.
The rapper’s generosity is evident in various instances: before launching into “NO BYSTANDERS,” Travis Scott notices a particularly young audience member. He takes about thirty seconds to praise the youngster’s presence, continuing his impromptu speech by encouraging the boy to pursue his wildest dreams and dismiss anyone who doesn’t believe in him.