Travis Scott Istanbul concert sparks controversy
Key takeaways
- The 35-year-old hip-hop star, on his first-ever tour of Turkey, made his Istanbul debut late Sunday and was scheduled to perform another event in the western resort city of Izmir on Monday.
- The Istanbul event was promoted as “a performance that goes beyond a classic concert,” with a limited audience of around 2,500 fans.
- Promotional material had promised a 90-minute DJ set and mic performance by the Houston-born rapper starting at 11:00 pm local time, featuring supporting acts from lesser-known artists.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize US rapper Travis Scott has faced criticism from fans in Istanbul after a performance that reportedly lasted only around 20 minutes, with some audience members booing as he left the stage early Monday, according to footage circulating on social media.
The 35-year-old hip-hop star, on his first-ever tour of Turkey, made his Istanbul debut late Sunday and was scheduled to perform another event in the western resort city of Izmir on Monday.
The Istanbul event was promoted as “a performance that goes beyond a classic concert,” with a limited audience of around 2,500 fans. Tickets started at $330, according to the selling platform.