A wild and energetic performance by rapper Travis Scott in Rome caused quite a frenzy, with reports of dozens of people needing medical attention and even fears of an earthquake. During Scott’s “Utopia” concert at the Circus Maximus ruins, around 60 concertgoers had to be treated after being pepper-sprayed in the crowd. Additionally, a 14-year-old who tried to sneak into the concert fell from a false wall and required medical attention.
This outdoor concert also featured a surprise appearance from Ye, the controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has been facing backlash for his anti-Semitic remarks. It was Ye’s first concert appearance since his suspension from social media and the loss of business partnerships. The revelers in the crowd jumped and shook the ground so intensely that some locals even thought an earthquake had occurred.
According to local seismologist Giovanni Diaferia, a seismic station located about 9 kilometers away from the historic site detected the equivalent of a magnitude 1.3 earthquake due to the energy radiated by the crowd’s jumps during the concert. This incident has prompted calls to end concerts at Circus Maximus in order to protect the ancient ruins. Alfonsina Russo, in charge of the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum, argued that the Circus Maximus is a monument and not a suitable venue for rock concerts. She believes that only opera or ballet performances should be allowed to take place there, as these mega rock concerts pose a risk to the site and the nearby Palatine Hill.
Circus Maximus, which was ancient Rome’s first and largest stadium, is historically significant as it hosted chariot races and gladiatorial games. While it is still being used for entertainment events like concerts, there are concerns about the impact of these large-scale gatherings on the preservation of the ruins. The recent chaos and injuries during Travis Scott’s concert follow similar incidents at his Astroworld festival in Houston, where 10 people died due to a crowd surge, and at a GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York, where two deaths occurred.
Overall, the combination of Scott’s spirited performance, the unexpected appearance of Ye, and the intense reactions of the crowd left a mark on the historic Circus Maximus, raising questions about the suitability of such events in these ancient settings.
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