Bizarre! Rapper Travis Scott has been dragged into the IPL Virat Kohli-Travis Head storm after a social media blunder

Travis Scott, Travis Head and Virat Kohli The Virat Kohli-Travis Head IPL 2026 controversy has now taken an absurd turn with several cricket fans mistakenly targeting American rapper Travis Scott on social media over his first name.What started as an on-field dispute during an IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad escalated into widespread online trolling, with fans flooding Travis Scott’s Instagram comments section with abuse aimed at Head.The bizarre concoction has stunned social media users, especially considering that the rapper has no connection with the IPL controversy. Despite many users pointing out the apparent error, the trolling continued on Scott’s Instagram page, which has over 59 million followers.The incident once again highlighted the darker side of fan culture online, where outrage often spreads faster than facts.

Travis Head and wife exposed online abuse

The chaos on social media comes amid reports that Head and his wife Jessica were themselves subjected to intense online abuse following Friday’s acrimonious IPL encounter.The controversy erupted after Kohli and Head exchanged words during RCB’s chase. According to reports, Head jokingly told Kohli to play more attacking strokes, prompting a sarcastic response from the former Indian captain who reportedly asked the Australian to bowl despite being used as an Impact Player.After Kohli was dismissed for 15 and RCB slumped to a crushing 55-run defeat, the tension seemed to continue during the post-match handshakes as Kohli seemingly ignored Head’s outstretched hand and greeted other SRH players.The moment quickly went viral across social media platforms.Jessica Head later revealed that the abusive messages were directed not only at the couple, but also at their friends and family members.“My social sniping woke me up … we’re fine but they’re attacking my friends and family,” Jessica told Australian media outlet The Advertiser. “It feels like a repeat of the abuse that happened after the World Cup.”“There are real people behind the game”Jessica also recalled similar incidents after Australia defeated India in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, the final of the World Test Championship and the 2024 Boxing Day Test.At the time, even the couple’s young daughter was reportedly receiving disturbing threats online.“I think across all sports there’s an important conversation going on right now about mental health, perspective and the way we talk to each other,” Jessica said. “Passion will always be a part of sport, but so is remembering that there are real people and families behind the game.”

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