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‘It was crazy’ – Travis Scott explains how viral pic with Lionel Messi, Tom Brady and Kevin Durant came about

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Popular American rapper Travis Scott reveals the backstory behind epic picture at Fanatics Fest 2026.

The Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York City featured an insane lineup of athletes and celebrities. Moreover, with the event overlapping with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans saw their favorite soccer stars on stage as well.

Speaking of the event, an image went viral that featured the likes of Lionel Messi, Kevin Durant, Tom Brady, Travis Scott, and more.

Houston Rockets power forward Kevin Durant takes a selfie with Rodri #16 of Spain, American football player Tom Brady, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, Emiliano Martinez #23 of Argentina, American comedian and actor Kevin Hart, American rapper and singer-songwriter Travis Scott, Former football player Rio Ferdinand, American businessman Michael Rubin and Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina during a press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at Fanatics Fest at Javits Center.
Photo by Kevin Durant/FIFA via Getty Images

Travis Scott breaks silence on viral picture with Messi, Brady, and Durant on The Tonight Show

Scott recently made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he was asked about the above-mentioned viral picture.

“It was a crazy press conference. I think the team captains did right before the game, which is crazy. I was involved, and I heard Messi was going to be there, and I was like, ‘Man, I gotta see one of the greatest athletes,'” Scott said.

He added, “Yeah, he was cool. I think it was just straight up, he was like so locked in on the game, which I love to see, I’m a competitor. Yeah, it’s crazy.”

The viral picture was taken before Spain vs. Argentina’s clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Evidently, it made sense for Messi to be focused on the game.

While Messi and co. were utterly dominated by Spain, the Fanatics Fest moment helped Scott meet one of the greatest athletes of all time.