Fans react to Travis Scott's returns to South Africa with explosive “Circus Maximus” tour performance

American rapper Travis Scott made a thunderous return to South Africa this past weekend as part of his global “Circus Maximus” tour, in support of his chart-topping album Utopia. Performing at a packed Johannesburg FNB Stadium before an estimated 70,000 fans, Scott proved why his live shows are hailed among the most electrifying in hip-hop today.

Despite a slow ticket turnover leading up to the concert, and some fans opting to resell their seats, the energy on the night told a different story. As rain clouds gathered early in the day, devoted fans braved the chill and filled the venue long before Scott took the stage. What followed was a masterclass in performance, complete with pyrotechnics, laser visuals, and a setlist that spanned his biggest hits and Utopia standouts such as “Fein,” “My Eyes,” and “Topia Twins.”

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Travis Scott performing "DUMBO" in South Africa 🇿🇦pic.twitter.com/BfHZFLKUE1
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) October 12, 2025

Scott’s South African fans, many of whom had waited years for his return, erupted as the rapper emerged on stage amid flames and smoke. Halfway through the show, Scott paused to take in the roaring crowd, visibly emotional as he thanked fans for their unwavering support.

Travis Scott feels overwhelmed after seeing the crowd's energy in Johannesburg, South Africa 🥹🇿🇦

He last performed there 8 years ago in 2017 during Birds Eye View Tour.#CIRCUSMAXIMUSTOUR (@trvisXX) pic.twitter.com/JXOKo8xURa

— Travis Scott Files (@travisscottfile) October 11, 2025

The Circus Maximus tour has already made history as the highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time, and the Johannesburg stop cemented that success with a performance that was both sonically explosive and deeply personal. For South African fans, it was more than a concert, it was an unforgettable return from one of modern hip-hop’s most dynamic performers.

TRAVIS SCOTT "FEIN" AT SOUTH AFRICA 🤯🇿🇦

(@trvisXX) pic.twitter.com/88Znztl7Dv
— FLAMEARCHIVES (@flamearchives_) October 12, 2025

Here are some reaction from the fans who attended the concert in numbers.

Travis Scott you moved me. I was in a terrible place man. I actually needed to scream and fuck do I just know that everything will be alright i just have to keep believing man. Thank you rager!❤️ pic.twitter.com/qzQ1iTSOXS
— 𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐝 (@sb_sibisi) October 11, 2025

Travis Scott in Johannesburg, South Africa .

That was emotional, performed Fein! X6 🥹 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AYXZvr3KIS
— Hermaine M (@HermaineM) October 11, 2025

I just feel so grateful, so content man. Travis Scott is literally my favorite artist, I never thought I'd get to see him live so this means so much to me. This was one of the best days of my life Thank You Travis. MAY LA FLAME LIVE FOREVER! 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/gwkM9SNVPf

— Garmanarnar (@GarmanarnarC137) October 12, 2025

Travis Scott Filled Up FNB Stadium,Honestly Travis Scott Is Big,He Said He Has Never Experienced Such Love,The Crowd,The Atmosphere,Yeah Travis Scott Really Made It,We Are About To Witness More American Artists Including South Africa In Their Touring List For Their Perfomances pic.twitter.com/rvqKBFtHFY
— KasiBoy (@KasiboySA) October 12, 2025

I’m crying, Travis Scott concerts are different https://t.co/fmk3Ge1vUx pic.twitter.com/uL8WNVkGRe
— ✧ (@winterrfroze) October 12, 2025

The way I lost it when Travis Scott performed FE!N, unforgettable night.😭 pic.twitter.com/4jlAKydiTx

— 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐧. (@_ShaunKeyz) October 12, 2025

These Travis Scott videos make me happy man the right people bought tickets there was no aura farming in sight okes went there for a good time
— Vusi.Mz🦉 (@YouDunnoVusi) October 12, 2025