1. **Travis Scott's Return:** After a year off, Travis Scott made a successful comeback in 2023 with his album and tour.
2. **Fortnite Partnership:** Despite various celebrity collaborations in Fortnite, Travis Scott's iconic skin hasn't returned since 2020.
3. **Virtual Concert Event:** The rapper's character skin debuted during Fortnite's first-ever virtual concert, breaking multiple records.
4. **Limited Availability:** The skin was available for a short time, making it one of the rarest in-game skins.
5. **Speculations and Blacklisting:** Fans speculated if the Astroworld tragedy led to Travis Scott's Fortnite exclusion, but Epic CEO denied any blacklisting.
6. **CEO's Statement:** Tim Sweeney clarified on Twitter that Travis Scott is welcome in Fortnite, but item shop decisions are not in his domain.
7. **Protective Branding:** Travis Scott's previous collaborations show his protective approach to his brand, potentially affecting the skin's re-release.
8. **Datamined Possibilities:** Leaked assets from the Test Item Shop hint at the skin's potential return in the future.
9. **Waiting Game:** Fans are left waiting, with hopes that Travis Scott might headline another in-game event.
10. **Safe Virtual Stage:** Unlike real-life incidents, in Fortnite, Travis Scott need not worry about stage mishaps.