Travis Scott's Rolling Loud Set Ends Abruptly During "Sicko Mode" Due To Curfew

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Travis Scott performs onstage during Don Toliver's concert at Irving Plaza on February 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Day two of the California festival saw plenty of surprises, including appearances from Nicki Minaj, Kali Uchis, and Justin Bieber.

Unfortunately for hip-hop lovers, another Rolling Loud festival is gearing up for its final roster of performances for the season this evening (March 5). The past two days have been jam-packed with plenty of noteworthy moments. Among them was Playboi Carti debuting new music during his headlining set, as well as Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne reuniting on old favourites like "Truffle Butter" and "High School." Those who didn't attend the Louisana native's set on Saturday (March 4) could likely be found elsewhere on the grounds, watching Travis Scott bring his signature rage to the stage.

As Variety notes, the father of two only got about 30 minutes of performance time. Afterward, his sound was abruptly cut off during "Sicko Mode." This happened around 11 PM, which Rolling Loud had previously widely publicized as the mandatory end time for all headliners. Even as his music was shut off, Scott still sang for the crowd as a goodbye message was shown on the screen.

La Flame's Set Cut Short

"Thank you very much, I love y’all. I wish I could do more but they’re making me go," the Houston native told the audience. In response, they didn't hesitate to let out loud boos, making their displeasure with the short concert well-known. Rolling Loud marked Scott's return to the festival stage for the first time since 2021's deadly Astroworld tragedy. Many were disappointed that it lacked the rapper's usual strength and stamina.

According to TMZ, La Flame was possibly late for his set's start time, which would explain the lacklustre half an hour-long performance. Elsewhere, some are speculating that RL maintained strict rules to avoid having another disaster unfold during Scott's time on stage. Still, it seems those who did attend stayed safe while enjoying tracks like "Antidote," "MAFIA," and "Praise God."

Travis' NYPD Plans

Travis Scott performs at E11EVEN on October 30, 2022, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN)

At this time, many fans are waiting for an update on the Rodeo hitmaker, as past reports claimed he would be turning himself in to the NYPD following his festival appearance. He's facing accusations of assault and a potential lawsuit from another disgruntled person after seemingly throwing their phone. Keep scrolling for more videos from Travis Scott's Rolling Loud headlining set, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.
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