Astroworld Tragedy
22 Nov
Travis Scott and the Astroworld music fest organisers have been hit with a $2 billion lawsuit filed on behalf of 282 victims of the festival's tragedy. "The defendants stood to make an exorbitant amount of money off this event, and they still chose to cut corners, cut costs, and put attendees at risk," San Antonio-based…
18 Nov
Travis Scott and organisers of the Astroworld music festival have been sued for $750m (£556m) by more than 125 people who were caught up in the festival's tragedy. The Plaintiffs include the family of Axel Acosta, one of the ten people who died in the Astroworld tragedy. The suit claims Scott and guest star Drake…
15 Nov
Ezra Blount, the 9-year-old boy, placed in a medically induced coma after being injured at the Astroworld Tragedy in Houston, reportedly died on Sunday. Ezra Blount's death was confirmed in a tweet by Houston's Mayor Sylvester Turner. Announcing his death, Mr Turner wrote on Twitter, "Our city tonight prays for his mom, dad, grandparents, other…
14 Nov
If anyone says may this week not come again, they would be right. Around the world were stories that left many with tears and seeking consolation. With a recurring theme, the previous week definitely left a sour taste. Catch up on all the trendy stories that made the week Concert gone wrong Over 50,000 people…
10 Nov
Post Malone will replace Travis Scott as the Saturday night headliner at this weekend's Day N Vegas. The Las Vegas hip-hop festival had booked Travis Scott to co-headline the show alongside Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator. However, Scott was removed from the lineup yesterday in the wake of the deadly chaos at the Astroworld Festival in…
9 Nov
Canadian rapper Drake has released his first public statement since the Astroworld Tragedy that left eight people dead and many others injured. The rapper who made a surprise appearance on stage with Travis Scott at the Festival released his first public statement regarding the November 5 tragedy on Monday night. Taking to Instagram, the rapper…
9 Nov
Travis Scott has vowed to cover the funeral expenses of the eight victims who died in the 2021 Astroworld Festival Tragedy. According to a statement released by his representatives on Monday, the Houston-born artist will also partner with BetterHelp to provide free mental health services to those affected by the tragedy. "Travis remains in active…
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