The act of smoking a joint during a public appearance is, however, not entirely out of character for Travis Scott, given the deep-rooted connection between hip-hop culture and cannabis.
Highlights
- The WWE-Netflix partnership marks a significant shift for WWE, with Netflix becoming the exclusive home for Monday Night Raw in several territories, aiming to bring WWE’s unique brand of entertainment to a broader audience.
- The incident highlights the deep-rooted connection between hip-hop culture and cannabis, with many hip-hop artists using marijuana as a symbol of rebellion, relaxation, and creative inspiration.
The renowned rapper and producer Travis Scott recently ignited controversy during a WWE event by smoking a joint while accompanying wrestler Jey Uso to the ring.
This incident has sparked discussions about the intersection of hip-hop culture and mainstream entertainment, as well as the appropriateness of such actions during live broadcasts.
Travis Scott out here smoking a blunt during Jey Uso’s entrance tells me exactly how the Netflix era is finna go 😭😭 #WWERAW #RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/tuac8ksofG
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) January 7, 2025
The Incident Occurred On Netflix’s Monday Night Raw Premiere
The controversy unfolded during WWE’s Monday Night Raw debut on Netflix, a highly anticipated event marking the beginning of a $5 billion, 10-year partnership between WWE and the streaming giant.
The star-studded event, held at LA’s Intuit Dome, featured appearances from wrestling legends like The Rock, The Undertaker, and Logan Paul.
However, it was Travis Scott who stole the spotlight with his unexpected actions.
Travis Scott smokes about blunt Live on Netflix #WWEonNetflix pic.twitter.com/K3wXSwEYMy
— nolmtclips🥷 (@nolmtfights) January 7, 2025
As Jey Uso made his entrance for a high-stakes match against Drew McIntyre, Scott walked alongside him, holding a championship belt over his arm.
Cameras caught Scott visibly smoking a joint, a moment that quickly went viral on social media.
Fans and commentators were quick to share their reactions, with some expressing shock and others finding humor in the situation.
One fan joked,
WWE arent even using smoke effects for this entrance that's just from Travis Scott's blunt.
— Fiending For Followers ‼️ (@Fiend4FolIows) January 7, 2025
Netflix’s official “Strong Black Lead” account even joined in on the humor, tweeting,
we'll be blunt about it, we're excited to have travis scott in the bldg #WWEonNetflix #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/tQP4cqKZlA
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) January 7, 2025
Despite the lighthearted reactions from some, the incident has ignited a debate about whether Scott’s behavior aligns with WWE’s family-friendly (mostly) image.
Netflix Is Now The Exclusive Home For Monday Night Raw
The WWE-Netflix partnership represents a significant shift for the wrestling entertainment company as it ventures into mainstream entertainment platforms.
Starting in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive home for WWE’s flagship weekly wrestling show, Monday Night Raw, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, among other territories.
The cold open for tonight’s #WWERAW Netflix debut at the Intuit Dome 🎬
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) January 6, 2025
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The debut event was a major success, featuring thrilling matches and high-profile appearances.
Roman Reigns secured a victory over Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat, setting a high bar for WWE’s future with Netflix.
The partnership aims to bring WWE’s unique brand of entertainment to a broader audience, leveraging Netflix’s vast reach and influence.
However, the Travis Scott smoking controversy has raised questions about how WWE will balance its family-friendly image with the edgier, pop-culture influences that come with such high-profile collaborations.
Marijuana Has Been An Integral Part Of Hiphop Since Its Inception
The act of smoking a joint during a public appearance is not entirely out of character for Travis Scott, given the deep-rooted connection between hip-hop culture and cannabis.
For many hip-hop artists, smoking joints is seen as a rite of passage and a source of creative inspiration.
The relationship between hip-hop and cannabis dates back to the early days of the genre, with artists like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg popularizing the use of marijuana in their music and public personas.
An iconic picture of Dr.Dre taking a moment to appreciate his bud 🍃 pic.twitter.com/BNFbHsyyK6
— Weed Tweets (@WeedTwts) April 26, 2024
Cannabis has become an integral part of hip-hop culture, often symbolizing rebellion, relaxation, and creative inspiration.
Artists have played a significant role in normalizing cannabis use and advocating for its legalization.
While Scott’s actions at the WWE event may have shocked some, they reflect a broader cultural trend within the hip-hop community.
Additional Information
- During ComplexCon in Las Vegas, WWE head Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque presented Travis Scott with his own WWE Hardcore Championship belt, a remix of the original title that has not been used on-screen since 2002.
- Travis Scott wrote the new theme song for WWE’s Monday Night Raw, which debuted on Netflix.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who opened the show with a promo, announced that he would be appearing at WWE NXT’s New Year’s Evil event. This highlights WWE’s strategy to leverage its biggest stars to boost viewership and engagement on Netflix.
