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Popular American rapper Travis Scott revealed the backstory behind a viral photo featuring Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Kevin Durant, and himself during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The photo was taken at Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York City, which overlapped with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scott explained that the picture was taken before the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final, describing it as a 'crazy press conference' where team captains gathered before the game. He expressed admiration for Messi, noting the soccer star was intensely focused on the upcoming match. Spain ultimately dominated Argentina in the final. The event allowed Scott to meet one of the greatest athletes of all time.
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Popular American rapper Travis Scott has shared the backstory behind an epic photograph taken at Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York City.
The event featured an extraordinary lineup of athletes and celebrities. With the festival coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans also saw their favorite soccer stars take the stage.
One image in particular went viral, capturing Lionel Messi, Kevin Durant, Tom Brady, Travis Scott, and others together.
Photo by Kevin Durant/FIFA via Getty Images
Travis Scott Discusses the Moment on The Tonight Show
Scott recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he was asked about the viral photograph.
"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.'"
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 photograph was taken before the Spain vs. Argentina match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which explains why Messi appeared focused on the upcoming game.
While Argentina was ultimately dominated by Spain, the Fanatics Fest moment gave Scott the opportunity to meet one of the greatest athletes of all time.
This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.
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Travis Scott explains how viral photo with Messi, Brady, and Durant came about at Fanatics Fest 2026