Travis Scott's Egyptian pyramids concert permit revoked amid 'false' satanic claims

Live Nation Middle East confirmed on Tuesday that Travis Scott's upcoming concert at the Egyptian pyramids remains unaffected, despite reports suggesting that Egyptian officials had revoked his permit to perform there.

In a tweet, concert promoter and ticketing service Ticketsmarche stated, "PSA There have been no changes to Travis Scott's show in Egypt; any reports to the contrary are false. We can't wait to celebrate 'Utopia' with you in Egypt."

The Egyptian Syndicate of Musical Professions had initially issued a permit for Scott's July 28 show, but later revoked it, claiming that the performance would "contradict the identity of the Egyptian people." This decision followed unsubstantiated claims that Scott promoted "Masonic thoughts" and engaged in "strange rituals" during his live events.

The syndicate, responsible for approving permits, cited public opinion and reports about Scott as the basis for their cancellation. They accused him of conducting rituals that contradicted Egyptian values and traditions. The decision was reported by Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram newspaper and other Arab media outlets.

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According to Alarabiya News, photos and reports were presented as evidence of Scott's alleged rituals. The syndicate stated that the concert's license was canceled due to its inconsistency with the cultural identity of the Egyptian people.

In response to social media reports linking Scott with "strange rituals," the syndicate emphasized its commitment to preserving the security, stability, and societal values of Egypt.

Scott, who faced online accusations of being affiliated with Freemasonry and engaging in actions that violated Egyptian societal values, did not comment on the allegations. A representative for Scott referred to the Live Nation Middle East tweet.

The announcement of Scott's concert and livestream in Egypt was made on his Instagram earlier this month. The event was intended to debut his forthcoming album, "Utopia." The concert was initially supported by the Egyptian Tourism Authority and quickly sold out after tickets went on sale.

Opposition to Scott's concert primarily stemmed from the tragic crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston, where 10 people lost their lives. Fringe conspiracy theories and misinformation circulated, suggesting that Scott orchestrated the festival as a satanic ritual.

Various individuals, including lawyer Amr Abdel-Samie, officially called for the cancellation of Scott's performance at the pyramids. However, some users defended Scott, highlighting the quick sell-out of tickets.

The Egyptian Syndicate of Musical Professions regulates the music industry in Egypt to maintain a balance between artistic expression and societal values. In the past, the syndicate has banned artists and temporarily suspended permits for events based on similar considerations.

There has been no official statement from Egypt's Ministry of Culture or other government agencies regarding the cancellation of Scott's permit. It is also unclear whether Scott, not being a member of the syndicate himself, would be bound by their decision.

After a year of reduced public appearances following the Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott returned to the stage in November 2022. He has since performed at various events, including Rolling Loud California and the Wireless Festival in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.