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Travis Scott Recruits Tame Impala And John Mayer For 'SNL'

His best-selling album Astroworld was the backdrop for a performance that put the spotlight on his futuristic sound and Houston's musical legacy.
Travis Scott performs with Tame Impala and John Mayer.

One week after Kanye West turned 's season premiere into a , his long-time protĂŠgĂŠ and collaborator Travis Scott delivered an set this week that has been strictly about its critical and commercial performance. The release enjoyed the second-largest debut of 2018, bested only by Drake.

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