Rapper Travis Scott Released a New T-Shirt with His Mugshot on It
Mary Van Puymbroeck — May 21, 2017 — Pop Culture
References: shop.travisscott & highsnobiety
Rapper Travis Scott has released mugshot merchandise celebrating his infamous arrest this past week.
At a concert in Arkansas,Scott encouraged fans to rush the stage. This resulted in injuries and the rapper was subsequently charged with inciting a riot. The Houston based rapper has now released a t-shirt with his mugshot and the words "Free the Rage" on the back.
Scott will have to appear at an Arkansas court at a later date so the release of this t-shirt is a bold move -- legally speaking. A rejection of state authority is a defining feature of hip-hop, making Scott's decision to release this merchandise a lucrative business move.
Fans will have to act quickly if they want his mugshot merchandise as the t-shirt will only be available for purchase for the next 48 hours.
At a concert in Arkansas,Scott encouraged fans to rush the stage. This resulted in injuries and the rapper was subsequently charged with inciting a riot. The Houston based rapper has now released a t-shirt with his mugshot and the words "Free the Rage" on the back.
Scott will have to appear at an Arkansas court at a later date so the release of this t-shirt is a bold move -- legally speaking. A rejection of state authority is a defining feature of hip-hop, making Scott's decision to release this merchandise a lucrative business move.
Fans will have to act quickly if they want his mugshot merchandise as the t-shirt will only be available for purchase for the next 48 hours.
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