On a lively night in Washington, D.C., something unexpected happened: Travis Scott and Playboi Carti‘s hit song “FE!N” echoed around Lafayette Square and Hamburger Square. A recently surfaced video captures the moment, showing the song booming loudly, adding a surprising soundtrack to the evening.
The video had to be viral: buzzing. Chants were taking place, and there was a prominent display of “Free Gaza”; thus, it seemed related to the ongoing protests of Israel and Palestine. Thousands had rallied around the White House, calling to the administration with their boosted voices for U.S. intervention and support for a ceasefire. The exact status remains vague; the protest is at night.
Travis Scott & Playboi Carti’s ‘FE!N’ was played at the White House 😭 pic.twitter.com/yDAsJOcJ9S
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) June 9, 2024
“FE!N” Identity is one of the standout tracks on Travis Scott’s 2023 summer-released album, “Utopia.” The song retains mass popularity for its strong lyrics and the dynamic collaboration between Scott and Carti. Its live performances have been electrifying, with one of the most memorable being at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In this performance, Travis Scott had prop chairs on stage, throwing them down hard to show his aggression as Playboi Carti delivered his verse with his expected intensity.
Most recording artists, like both in making “FE! N,” are usually meticulous. Travis Scott and Playboi Carti spend countless hours writing to every letter and beat. They seek to evoke the same feelings experienced when writing a song that thumps and is felt within the core of their fan base. The result is a track showcasing their lyrical prowess and capturing the raw energy fans love.
Several speculations have been made about why “FE! N” was played at the White House. Some believe it could have been a deliberately targeted response by someone in the White House, whereas others feel it could have been coincidental or technically done. The White House has not issued an official statement over the incident, leaving space for individual interpretations of its motivations.
Washington, D.C., was in the middle of its annual Capital Pride that weekend, enlivening the city even more. A lot was happening in the town, and efforts were made to celebrate and protest specific issues.
New Travis Scott x Playboi Carti collabs on the way in: “FE! N” and “Type S**t” with Metro Boomin and Future. The dynamic duo keeps pushing the envelope for today’s mainstream rap, with a fan base on its toes waiting for each new move.
Enlivening the city even more, Washington, D.C., was in the middle of its annual Capital Pride that weekend. There was a lot happening in the town with efforts to celebrate and protest specific issues.
New Travis Scott x Playboi Carti collabs on the way in: “FE! N” and “Type S**t” with Metro Boomin and Future. The dynamic duo keeps pushing the envelope for today’s mainstream rap, with a fan base on its toes waiting for each new move.
Intentional or not by the White House, it sure adds an interesting chapter to the story of “FE!N.” As the music world is buzzing with speculations, one thing is sure: Travis Scott, as well as Playboi Carti, know how to keep us talking.
