The Musicians’ Syndicate of Egypt has revoked the license of American rapper Travis Scott’s upcoming concert, scheduled to take place on 28 July at the Pyramids, according to Al-Ahram. The move comes in response to rumors of the rapper’s alleged affiliation with Freemasonry, as well as concerns expressed on social media regarding the potential recurrence of a tragic incident similar to the Astroworld Festival, where a crowd stampede led to the tragic loss of ten lives and numerous injuries. Whether the syndicate’s decision will lead to the cancellation of the concert remains unconfirmed, as neither the Ministry of Culture nor other government entities have issued any statements regarding the matter. Scott might not be bound by the decision, not being a member of the syndicate himself. The concert, titled ‘Utopia’ and set to take place at the Pyramids’ Sound and Light area, quickly sold out all premium and VIP tickets within 15 minutes of their release. Amidst the tremendous hype surrounding the concert, a wave of controversy emerged, leading to the labeling of the event as “conflicting with the cultural identity of the Egyptian people,” as expressed by Mohamed Abdallah,…
Musicians’ Syndicate Revokes License for Travis Scott’s Concert in Egypt
July 18, 2023
