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Travis Scott & Kid Cudi’s “The Scotts” Breaks Global Spotify Record

Lead Photo: Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla
Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla
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The Scotts are winning. Travis Scott and Kid Cudi’s new collaborative song, “The Scotts,” is breaking streaming records just days after its debut. The song was first featured at the latter end of Travis Scott’s in-game, virtual concert on Fortnite.

“The Scotts” debuts at No. 1 on the global Spotify chart with 7.45 million streams, making it the biggest global Spotify streaming debut of the year. Fortnite also shared another record-breaking feat, reporting that “Over 12.3 million concurrent players participated live in Travis Scott’s Astronomical, an all-time record!”

Legendary artist and designer Kaws is behind the artwork of the rappers’ song, and by using the Acute application, it “let’s you place my artwork anywhere while hearing a sample of the new single.” “Ive been wantin to work w KAWS on some shit for yeaaaars. This is another dream come true. Thanx fam!! I love it!! Sendin u mad love!” Cudi tweeted.

If you missed Travis Scott’s Fornite “Astronomical” show, we strongly recommend you check it out below.