Travis Scott stuns fans in Japan with Kanye West appearance and Pusha T diss

Travis Scott reunites with Kanye West in Japan and throws shade at Pusha T
Fanatics Fest NYC 2025
Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 | Slaven Vlasic/GettyImages

In one of the most unexpected moments of the year, Travis Scott stunned fans in Japan when he brought out Kanye West during his explosive live show at the Belluna Dome. The performance was more than just a surprise reunion; it reignited the conversation around recent rap tensions, especially after Travis appeared to take a shot at Pusha T during the same concert.

As one of hip-hop’s biggest innovators, Travis Scott is known for turning every show into a full-blown spectacle. His latest performance proved that once again. The crowd went wild when Kanye West stepped on stage to perform iconic hits like “Heartless,” “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” “Runway,” “Through The Wire,” and “CARNIVAL.”

It was an emotional moment for fans who hadn’t seen the two rap stars share the stage since their rumored fallout earlier this year.

The hidden message behind Travis Scott’s diss

But beyond the celebration of hits, the night carried a bit of controversy, too. Fans quickly noticed Travis Scott’s choice of words during his performance of the JACKBOYS 2 opener “CHAMPAIN & VACAY,” where he rapped the line, “Made a hundred off pushing T’s.”

Instead of following the next lyric, he turned directly to the crowd and shouted, “F**k that n**a!” a moment that instantly fueled rumors of tension between him and Pusha T.

While Travis didn’t confirm anything publicly, the timing and delivery made the message hard to ignore. Some believe this subtle jab could be linked to the ongoing feud between Kanye West and Pusha T, as both rappers have taken indirect shots at each other in the past. Since Travis and Kanye appear to have reconciled, it’s possible that Travis decided to show where his loyalty stands, on Ye’s side.

This isn’t the first time subliminal messages have stirred up discussion in the rap world. In hip-hop, even one lyric can send a wave of speculation across social media. Travis’ fiery delivery made it clear that the line wasn’t just casual wordplay; it carried weight.

Pusha T responds to the controversy

Meanwhile, Pusha T didn’t stay completely silent. In a recent GQ interview, he and his brother Malice, who together form the legendary duo Clipse, addressed the criticism surrounding their name-dropping and alleged disses toward Kanye and Travis. Malice responded confidently, saying:

"“Yeah, but look who’s saying that, though. Because on the other end of that spectrum, there are people who really see clearly that Pusha don’t lean on that kind of stuff. And look how long he sat on what has been going on. But that’s what they do on the other side. So they think that we play that over here, but nah, we don’t. And we don’t snitch and we don’t tell.”"
Malice

Their response suggested that they don’t see themselves as part of the same drama-driven cycle; instead, they want to keep the focus on the music and authenticity. Still, with Travis’ diss making waves online, it’s clear that this situation isn’t dying down anytime soon.

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