Astroworld Day officially takes Travis Scott’s 2018 reign to the next level. Travis Scott arguably had the best year in Hip Hop, His highly anticipated album Astroworld continues to dominate charts after standing as the number one album in the country.
The rapper continued with a top-selling tour and the creation of the inaugural Astroworld Fest in his hometown, Houston. Mayor Sylvester Turner decided to make Travis Scott’s impact on the Texas city official by naming November 18, Astroworld Day. Travis Scott gracefully accepted the honor.
It was lit at City Hall as we took a moment to honor and present a proclamation to @trvisXX for his contributions to the arts, the community, and the recent success of his new album #Astroworld.
Everyone was in #SickoMode. pic.twitter.com/hRaK98oRTL
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) November 18, 2018
Astroworld Day recognizes the dedication Travis Scott has for the empowerment of Houston youth and the desire to give back where the city needs the most help.
“One thing about Texas, we just stand strong, as long as we got each other.”
Thank you, @trvisXX for stopping by city hall the day after your successful #AstroworldFest2018 . Your message to the high school students in the room left a great impression. #TravisScott pic.twitter.com/EePpeNsfiW
— City of Houston (@HoustonTX) November 18, 2018
Astroworld Fest stands in remembrance of AstroWorld, a now-closed Houston Six Flags theme park where Travis Scott holds some of his fondest childhood memories. Astroworld Fest hosted 40,000 fans, ready to rage out. Post Malone, Lil Wayne and more took the stage in what is surely the first of many successful Astroworld Fests.
