Music This article is more than 8 years oldTravis Scott issues apology for homophobic onstage slur
This article is more than 8 years old‘Never will I ever disrespect that community,’ says Texan rapper after footage from a show back in March emerges
Rapper Travis Scott has apologised for the offensive remarks he made during a show in Houston, Texas, at the start of the year.
The rapper faced a backlash from social media users after footage emerged of the Texan artist calling a group of people at his gig in March “a bunch of queers” and “faggots” at Houston’s House of Blues.
After the crowd-shot video began to circulate this week, Scott posted a series of messages that showed support for the LGBT community, claiming that the cause of his outburst was a result of being too “excited”.
AT MY SHOWS I GET A LIL TURNT UP. SORRY FOR THAT BUT NEVER WILL I EVER DISRESPECT THAT COMMUNITY.
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) September 7, 2015I DONT WANT U TO THINK OF ME AS A SPAZZ. THOUGH WHEN I GET EXCITED I TEND TO SAY THE FIRST THING ON MY MIND OUT LOUD.
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) September 7, 2015IVE BEEN WORKING ON THAT AS A PERSON TAKES TIME BUT WE ALL AINT PERFECT.
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) September 7, 2015This summer, Scott came under fire for instigating the chant “We want rage” at Lollapalooza festival. His performance was shut down after a few minutes, and he was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
In other news, the rapper has turned the action figure from the cover of his new album Rodeo into a reality. Fans can now purchase a miniature version of Scott, costing a cool $150 for the action figure.
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