After a lot of back and forth, it is official that the much-anticipated Travis Scott’s Utopia concert that was supposed to happen at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt has been cancelled, promoter Live Nation Middle East gave the confirmation on Wednesday. “We regret to inform you that the UTOPIA show, originally scheduled for July 28th at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, stands cancelled,” the concert promoter expressed in an announcement on social media. “Unfortunately, even after our highest efforts, complex production issues meant that the show could not be constructed in the desert. We understand that this news is disappointing and not the outcome any of us desired.” The notification further declared that all ticket holders will receive refunds.  

The cancellation of the concert was officially attributed to “complex production issues”, yet several sources point to the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate revoking the concert’s permit. This was purportedly due to the concert being incompatible with Egypt’s cultural identity. After an evaluation of public sentiment on social media and perusal of reports, which included verified photos and information of unusual rituals performed by Scott during his performance, the Syndicate declared that these rituals contradicted the deeply ingrained societal norms and customs of Egypt. The specific rituals that triggered the outrage were not clarified.

The concert announcement by Travis Scott, sparked controversy when he revealed plans to introduce his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Utopia, at the ancient and revered Pyramids of Giza. Critics found this decision disrespectful, leading to boycotts. According to circulating social media discussions, Scott was accused of promoting ‘anti-Egyptian Afrocentrism’ and engaging in ‘satanic rituals.’

Well, Scott had enthusiastically announced the concert earlier in the month, mentioning that it would be broadcasted live as well. The performance was scheduled to align with the Friday launch of Scott’s much-postponed album ‘Utopia.’ This date had been anticipated for a long time and was only confirmed this week. However, now that the concert is cancelled, fans are eagerly awaiting the album. Along with the album, Scott will be releasing a companion film, ‘Circus Maximus,’ set to premiere in theatres starting Thursday.