13 Astroworld Vancouver moments that prove Travis Scott has the best live show in hip-hop

Circus performers, roller coasters, king kong sized inflatables, pyrotechnics, and illusions. Welcome to a nostalgic journey into the mind of a young Travis Scott. La Flame kicked off the second leg of his “AstroWorld: Wish You Were Here Tour” in Vancouver last Friday at a sold-out Rogers Arena.

From bringing fans on a literal roller-coaster ride to the three massive screens easily viewable from the nosebleeds to giving a fan the shoes right off his feet, Travis Scott delivered the live music experience of a lifetime.

See also

• Travis Scott to kick off North American tour in Vancouver
• Travis Scott bringing Astroworld North American tour to Toronto
• Win tickets to Travis Scott's Astroworld Tour in January (CONTEST)

Here are our picks for why Travis Scott has the best live show in hip hop today.

1. The massive inflatable Astroworld head outside the venue for photo ops

 

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2. Live circus performers entertaining eager concertgoers while they wait in line

 

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3. An explosive opening set from viral sensation Sheck Wes

4. The pre-performance Astroworld short film

 

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5. Arena-sized multi-stage design

 

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6. Festival level pyrotechnics, lazers, and smoke

 

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7. Mind boggling visualizations

 

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8. The ferris wheel roller coaster entrance

 

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9. Strapping fans into the roller coaster mid-performance

 

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10. Huge merchandise inventory

 

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11. The arena long overhead roller coaster

 

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12. The energy of a nuclear Energizer bunny for over an hour straight

13. Giving a fan the Air Jordans right off his feet for rapping one of his songs flawlessly

 

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