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Travis Scott Cites Lightning for Late Start at Johannesburg Stadium Show

Over 70,000 attendees saw the full production proceed after a weather delay.

Overview

  • The FNB Stadium concert began about 70 minutes after the scheduled 20:30 start, with tour visuals appearing at 21:41.
  • Scott replied to posts accusing him of tardiness by saying the hold was a lightning delay, a claim he shared in a social media message to fans.
  • Reporters described thunder and lightning at the venue, reinforcing that weather conditions triggered the postponement before the set began.
  • The performance followed a typical Circus Maximus run, featuring Utopia tracks like “My Eyes” and “Modern Jam” and newer Jackboys 2 songs such as “Dumbo” and “Champain & Vacay.”
  • Despite initial online frustration, on-the-ground reactions were largely ecstatic once the show started, and the tour now moves on to dates in India, South Korea, China and Japan.