Travis Scott cancels his concert in Chicago hours before showtime

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by Eileen Ruslin

Travis Scott’s concert in Chicago was postponed at the last minute on Friday, leaving fans who were already on their way to the show speaking angrily online over the ordeal.

“You did Chicago so dirty, bro, and you were so ready for tonight, man, why didn’t you give early notice?” one person wrote on the rapper’s Instagram.

Another added: “Travis [I] I only made the 5 hour drive to the United Center and was not put off in any way.

United Center, the arena where the Utopia Tour – Circus Maximus was scheduled to take place, He issued a statement on social media after 4 p.m. ET on Friday to notify concertgoers of the cancellation.

“Travis Scott’s show at the United Center scheduled for tonight has been postponed,” the statement posted on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram read.

“All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date once announced. More information will be posted here and emailed directly to ticket holders when available.

The reason for the cancellation is unknown and Scott, 32, has not addressed the situation on social media.

“The Antidote” rapper. Written via X After the delay, “IM SOOOOOO F–KKKKINGGGGG HOTTTTTTTTTTTT,” which could mean he was “hot” or upset but his exact feelings are unclear.

Page Six reached out to his representatives and spokespersons at the United Center for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Some fans speculated that the “Sicko Mode” rapper may not have been able to make it to Chicago in time since he just performed a worldwide concert in Saudi Arabia.

According to one of the Arab news agenciesScott opened the Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh on Thursday with songs like “Fe!n” and “Goosebumps.”

Calvin Harris and Metallica are also listed as performers for the outside event.

One unhappy fan wrote on Scott’s Instagram account: “He goes to Saudi Arabia the day before his concert in Chicago just to reschedule. Unreal.”

Another wrote via X: “Travis Scott preferred this Saudi money to Chicago money and that’s it.”

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