For Travis Scott, a history of chaos at concerts, followed by a night of unspeakable tragedy
3 years, 1 month ago

For Travis Scott, a history of chaos at concerts, followed by a night of unspeakable tragedy

LA Times  

In Travis Scott’s 2019 Netflix documentary “Look Mom I Can Fly,” in the aftermath of a particularly volatile May 2017 show at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers, Ark., one fan beamed at a camera crew while leaning on crutches. “Everyone in a green shirt get the f— back,” Scott said, referencing the festival’s security staff. He’s even more incensed by the fact that it could have been avoided had Travis learned his lesson in the past and changed his attitude about inciting people to behave in such a reckless manner.” In 2019, Scott wrote “DA YOUTH DEM CONTROL THE FREQUENCY,” on an Instagram video of fans storming barricades at one of his shows. Instead, their night was one of fear, injury, and death.” In a video posted late Saturday, a weary-looking Scott said that while he was onstage, “anytime I could make out anything that’s going on, I stopped the show and helped them get the help they need,” he said, “We’ve been working closely with everyone trying to get to the bottom of this.”

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Drake removed from lawsuit over Astroworld crowd crush that left 10 fans dead
8 months, 1 week ago

Drake removed from lawsuit over Astroworld crowd crush that left 10 fans dead

LA Times  

Drake has been removed from a lawsuit stemming from the deadly crowd crush at Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld festival. Drake has been removed as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the families of the victims of the deadly crowd crush at Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld festival, which resulted in 10 deaths. Scott briefly paused the show when he noticed …

Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges over deadly crowd surge at Astroworld Festival in 2021
1 year, 5 months ago

Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges over deadly crowd surge at Astroworld Festival in 2021

ABC  

A Texas grand jury has declined to indict rap superstar Travis Scott in a criminal investigation of a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld Festival, where some spectators were packed so tightly they could not move their arms or breathe. Key points: Travis Scott's lawyer confirmed the grand jury decided not to indict the rapper on any criminal charges …

Travis Scott will not face criminal charges for deadly Astroworld crowd crush
1 year, 5 months ago

Travis Scott will not face criminal charges for deadly Astroworld crowd crush

LA Times  

Travis Scott will not face criminal charges for his role in the deadly Astroworld festival, a Houston grand jury decided Thursday. That’s who my heart goes out to.” “My client Travis Scott will not be charged with criminal charges or any wrongdoing for his involvement with AstroWorld festival,” a representative for Scott told The Times in a statement. “Today’s decision …

Families of 2 killed at Astroworld festival settle lawsuits
2 years, 2 months ago

Families of 2 killed at Astroworld festival settle lawsuits

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The families of two people who died during last year’s Astroworld music festival have settled wrongful death lawsuits they had filed, according to attorneys. Attorney Tony Buzbee announced Wednesday that the family of 21-year-old Axel Acosta had settled its lawsuit against more than 20 defendants, which included Scott and Live Nation, the festival’s promoter. Court records show that …

A documentary takes an unsparing look at Astroworld disaster
2 years, 7 months ago

A documentary takes an unsparing look at Astroworld disaster

LA Times  

Charlie Minn’s documentary “Concert Crush,” on the Astroworld disaster in November that left 10 concertgoers dead, begins with perhaps the best day of Travis Scott’s life as a native Houstonian. In 2018, Houston mayor Sylvester Turner named Nov. 18 “Astroworld Day,” after Scott, one of the most popular rappers on the planet, revived the city’s beloved Astroworld amusement park as …

Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
2 years, 8 months ago

Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order

The Independent  

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Rapper Travis Scott accused of violating gag order covering Astroworld lawsuits
2 years, 8 months ago

Rapper Travis Scott accused of violating gag order covering Astroworld lawsuits

ABC  

Attorneys for some of those killed and injured during last year's deadly Astroworld music festival allege rapper Travis Scott violated a gag order in an effort to influence potential jurors. Key points: Lawyers say Travis Scott's Instagram post about a concert safety charity he established could influence potential jurors The gag order allows facts of the case to be discussed, …

Travis Scott removed from Coachella 2022 lineup following deadly Astroworld tragedy
3 years ago

Travis Scott removed from Coachella 2022 lineup following deadly Astroworld tragedy

Daily Mail  

There's more fallout for Travis Scott in the wake of the deadly crowd surge at his Astroworld Festival in Houston in November that resulted in 10 people being killed and hundreds more injured. On hold: Travis Scott, seen here at the fatal Astroworld Festival disaster, will no longer be selling his hard seltzer line Fallout: The Cacti brand Agave Spiked …

What happened at Astroworld?
3 years, 1 month ago

What happened at Astroworld?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ten people have died …

Could Travis Scott face criminal charges after the Astroworld tragedy? Legal experts explain
3 years, 1 month ago

Could Travis Scott face criminal charges after the Astroworld tragedy? Legal experts explain

LA Times  

Just days after the crowd-crush disaster at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston that left nine dead and hundreds injured, the number of civil lawsuits brought against the organizers has already reached well into double figures and is growing by the hour. Texas’ penal code defines manslaughter as “recklessly caus the death of an individual.” In a statement Thursday, a …

Astroworld Was A Crowd Control Nightmare. Here’s What Could Have Prevented It.
3 years, 1 month ago

Astroworld Was A Crowd Control Nightmare. Here’s What Could Have Prevented It.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Astroworld music festival descended into chaos on Friday night when at least eight concertgoers died and hundreds more were injured in a dangerous crowd crush during Travis Scott’s performance in his native Houston. The model says event organizers should consider four ways a crowd can be influenced during an event: “design” of an event space; “information,” …

Travis Scott's Astroworld disaster was caused by a 'crowd surge', a deadly risk that lurks at all mass gatherings
3 years, 1 month ago

Travis Scott's Astroworld disaster was caused by a 'crowd surge', a deadly risk that lurks at all mass gatherings

ABC  

In every crowd crush, there's a terrifying moment when the mood goes from a little messy to deadly. "At occupancies of about seven persons per square metre, the crowd becomes almost a fluid mass," John J Fruin wrote in a 1993 study called The Causes and Prevention of Crowd Disaster. Researchers say what triggers these crowd crushes can generally be …

What really happened at Astroworld? Everything we know about the festival and aftermath
3 years, 1 month ago

What really happened at Astroworld? Everything we know about the festival and aftermath

LA Times  

Law enforcement, event organizers and concertgoers are still questioning what happened and what could have been done in the aftermath of Friday’s Astroworld music festival tragedy that left at least eight people — the youngest 14 — dead when crowds surged toward a stage while hip-hop star Travis Scott performed. Scott’s set began around 9 p.m. Officials estimated about 50,000 …

In aftermath of Astroworld tragedy, Post Malone replaces Travis Scott at Day N Vegas
3 years, 1 month ago

In aftermath of Astroworld tragedy, Post Malone replaces Travis Scott at Day N Vegas

LA Times  

Promoters for the Day N Vegas Festival announced on Monday that Post Malone will replace Travis Scott as one of this weekend’s headliners in Las Vegas, following the crowd surge that killed eight people at Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston. While the 30-year-old Scott’s shows have long earned a reputation for encouraging volatile crowds, the Astroworld tragedy has placed new …

Video resurfaces of Travis Scott encouraging fans to beat up man who tried to steal his shoe at concert
3 years, 1 month ago

Video resurfaces of Travis Scott encouraging fans to beat up man who tried to steal his shoe at concert

The Independent  

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People began to drown in other people: Eyewitness accounts at Travis Scott's Astroworld concert horrify people
3 years, 1 month ago

People began to drown in other people: Eyewitness accounts at Travis Scott's Astroworld concert horrify people

Firstpost  

Terrifying eyewitness accounts have emerged from the Travis Scott Astroworld music festival, after a stampede on 5 November, killed at least eight people and injured several others. The Astroworld music festival, which had over 50,000 people in attendance at Houston’s NRG Park, devolved into a stampede when the crowd started pushing in towards the stage where Scott was performing. According …

'Incited Mayhem': Lawsuit Filed Against Travis & Drake After Astroworld Tragedy
3 years, 1 month ago

'Incited Mayhem': Lawsuit Filed Against Travis & Drake After Astroworld Tragedy

The Quint  

A crowd attendee, Kristian Paredes, who was “severely injured” at the concert on 5 November filed the complaint. The suit also claimed that Scott “incited mayhem and chaos at prior events” and that the “defendants knew or should have known of prior conduct.” The suit also stated that Drake “helped incite the crowd even though he knew of Travis Scott's …

Travis Scott, Drake sued for 'inciting mayhem' at Astroworld concert in Texas
3 years, 1 month ago

Travis Scott, Drake sued for 'inciting mayhem' at Astroworld concert in Texas

Firstpost  

The suit claims Travis Scott “had incited mayhem and chaos at prior events” and that “defendants knew or should have known of prior conduct” Rappers Travis Scott and Drake have been sued for having “incited mayhem” after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a crush during a Texas concert, the law firm confirmed on Sunday. Texas firm Thomas …

Concertgoer sues Travis Scott, Astroworld Festival organisers as crowd crush victims remembered
3 years, 1 month ago

Concertgoer sues Travis Scott, Astroworld Festival organisers as crowd crush victims remembered

ABC  

At least two investigations and one civil lawsuit have been filed into the deadly stampede during rapper Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival, as the eight victims of the crowd crush are remembered. Key points: Concertgoer Manuel Souza is suing Astroworld organisers and Travis Scott after he sustained injuries Two investigations have been launched into the tragedy Eight people were killed …

Travis Scott says he will cover funeral costs related to Astroworld Festival
3 years, 1 month ago

Travis Scott says he will cover funeral costs related to Astroworld Festival

NPR  

Travis Scott says he will cover funeral costs related to Astroworld Festival Enlarge this image toggle caption Robert Bumsted/AP Robert Bumsted/AP Artist Travis Scott plans to cover all funeral costs for those who died at Houston's Astroworld Festival, now considered one of the deadliest in U.S. concerts history. Sponsor Message The tragedy occurred despite what Houston Police Chief Troy Finner …

Travis Scott vows to cover funeral costs, offer free therapy for Astroworld victims
3 years, 1 month ago

Travis Scott vows to cover funeral costs, offer free therapy for Astroworld victims

LA Times  

Rapper Travis Scott has pledged to fund memorial services for victims of the Astroworld tragedy, which left eight people dead and at least 25 injured Friday at the Houston music festival. In addition to covering funeral costs, Scott is also partnering with online mental health services provider BetterHelp and Houston’s Cactus Jack Foundation to offer a month of free therapy …

Travis Scott says he is working to help families of the people who died at Astroworld Festival
3 years, 1 month ago

Travis Scott says he is working to help families of the people who died at Astroworld Festival

Daily Mail  

Travis Scott took to Instagram Saturday night after eight people died during his performance at Astroworld Festival Travis Scott spoke out Saturday night after least eight people died and hundreds were injured during his concert at Astroworld Festival on Friday. Houston Chief of Police Troy Finner claimed at a press conference Saturday that a crazed man injected at least one …

First Astroworld lawsuits land; Travis Scott and Drake are named as defendants
3 years, 1 month ago

First Astroworld lawsuits land; Travis Scott and Drake are named as defendants

LA Times  

The first lawsuits have been filed in the Astroworld music festival tragedy, including one that blames rappers Travis Scott and Drake as well as concert company Live Nation for the crowd surge that left eight people dead Friday and at least 25 injured. A press release attached to the Paredes lawsuit said: “By the time Live Nation finally decided to …

Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner and SZA reflect on Astroworld tragedy: ‘In shock’
3 years, 1 month ago

Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner and SZA reflect on Astroworld tragedy: ‘In shock’

LA Times  

Rapper Travis Scott performs on the first day of the 2021 Astroworld music festival in Houston. I could never imagine the severity of the situation.” During the Houston concert, Scott spotted an emergency vehicle in the audience and said, “There’s an ambulance in the crowd. At one point, the star briefly paused the show and said, “Hold, hold, hold, we …

ICU nurse who passed out at Astroworld describes chaotic scenes and unprepared medical staff
3 years, 1 month ago

ICU nurse who passed out at Astroworld describes chaotic scenes and unprepared medical staff

Daily Mail  

Travis Scott was 'in tears' and 'beside himself' after a crowd surge left at least eight dead and hundreds injured at his Astroworld Festival on Friday night. Social media video shows fans begging Travis Scott to stop his Astroworld Festival Friday night during the crowd surge that left at least eight death and hundreds injured. The crowd chanted 'stop the …

‘Extremely devastated,’ says Travis Scott after 8 killed at his Houston concert
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Extremely devastated,’ says Travis Scott after 8 killed at his Houston concert

Hindustan Times  

A crush of rap music fans pushing toward the stage during Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston killed at least eight people and injured many more as panic rippled through the packed crowd, officials said on Saturday. Two weeks ago, organizers of another Houston concert canceled it abruptly after fans pushed through a gate and stormed into a Playboi Carti …

‘Crowd compressed towards stage…’: What happened at Astroworld concert where 8 people have died
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Crowd compressed towards stage…’: What happened at Astroworld concert where 8 people have died

Hindustan Times  

At least eight people died and numerous others were injured in what officials described as a surge of the crowd at the Astroworld music festival in Houston while rapper Travis Scott was performing. Officials declared a “mass casualty incident” just after 9 p.m. Friday during the festival where an estimated 50,000 people were in attendance, Houston fire chief Samuel Peña …

8 killed at Astroworld Festival in Houston, 11 among 17 hospitalised with cardiac arrest
3 years, 1 month ago

8 killed at Astroworld Festival in Houston, 11 among 17 hospitalised with cardiac arrest

Firstpost  

Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña told reporters at a news conference that the crowd surge broke out just after 9 pm on Friday while rapper Travis Scott was performing Houston: Officials in Texas say at least eight people are dead and several others injured in a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival. The surge broke out just after 9 pm …

At least 8 dead and many injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Texas
3 years, 1 month ago

At least 8 dead and many injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Texas

The Hindu  

At least eight people were killed and many were injured in a crush when fans surged toward the stage during the opening night of the Astroworld music festival on Friday in Houston, officials said. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña confirmed the casualty figures at an early morning news conference outside NRG Park. Mr. Peña said that at around 9 p.m. …

Concert safety expert: Deaths at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival were ‘preventable’
3 years, 1 month ago

Concert safety expert: Deaths at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival were ‘preventable’

LA Times  

When concert safety consultant Paul Wertheimer first saw video from Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, where at least eight people died Friday during a crowd surge in Scott’s set, his conclusion was based on decades of experience. “There are a lot of questions that still need to be answered,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said, stating that 528 police officers …

‘If I fall, I’m going to die’: Eight dead, at least 25 injured during crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival
3 years, 1 month ago

‘If I fall, I’m going to die’: Eight dead, at least 25 injured during crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival

LA Times  

Officials were searching for answers after a Houston music festival ended in tragedy Friday night, when at least eight people — the youngest 14 — were killed as crowds surged toward a stage while hip-hop star Travis Scott performed. Though officials said that the set “ended early in the interest of public safety,” Scott’s 25-song Astroworld performance continued for roughly …

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