The Houston rap star (along with his Cactus Jack label) has collaborated with the fast-food chain in dropping a special meal, which will be available from Tuesday, September 8 through Sunday, October 4. This marks the first time a major celeb has joined forces with the chain since it got with Michael Jordan for The McJordan Special back in the early ’90s.
“I couldn't be more excited to bring the Cactus Jack x McDonald's collaboration to life,” Scott said in a statement. “We are bringing together two iconic worlds.”
A few weeks ago, Business Insiderobtained a memo which stated that a Scott-McDonald’s collaboration was coming, the first of many team-ups the chain will be having with “big celebrities.” In the memo, McDonald's US chief marketing officer Morgan Flatley said a partnership with Scott would be big for the culture.
“He will resonate and spark excitement with our youthful multicultural customers,” Flatley said, “and has a few surprises to delight our crew and ensure they are part of the excitement.” On September 3, both Scott and McDonald’s hinted about the collab on their social-media pages, which eventually started trending on Twitter.
Come September 8, Scott fans can go to their nearest Mickey D’s and get a “Travis Scott Burger” (a Quarter Pounder with cheese, bacon and lettuce), a side of fries, a Sprite, and BBQ dipping sauce — all for six dollars.
It’s not Nikes, but — for the followers of La Flame — it’s something.
Legendary rockers Styx and Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon, will team up to co-headline the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour in 2025, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, June 6.
The large, 40-city tour will take place over three months, starting in Greenville, South Carolina on May 28, and wrapping up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 24.
In addition to Houston, the tour will go to Austin on June 4 and Dallas on August 1. It will include special guest Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles, at all dates.
Fans can expect some of the greatest rock anthems of all time, including “Renegade,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Come Sail Away,” “Can't Fight This Feeling,” and “Hotel California.”
Styx and Cronin (as part of REO Speedwagon) first toured together in 2000 and in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, coming together to form the Rock to the Rescue 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This will mark their sixth time joining forces on the road.
2022 was the 50th anniversary of Styx's self-titled debut album, but they have yet to slow down. The band released their 17th album, Crash of the Crown, in 2021. Of course, not everyone is a fan, as this classic clip from The Simpsons illustrates.
REO Speedwagon's recording days appear to be done, with their last album coming out in 2009, but the main group of five has been together since 1989. On this tour, Cronin will be joined by REO's lead guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt.
General tickets for the tour will go on sale starting on Friday, December 13 at 10 am at LiveNation.com.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning on December 9 at 10 am through the Citi Entertainment program.
Styx and Kevin Cronin will be offering VIP packages via their own exclusive pre-sales beginning on Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am, as well as at LiveNation.com.
