Attendees of Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival sued the rapper and the event’s organizer, Live Nation, on Sunday, in what are expected to be the first of many lawsuits after a tragic crowd crush left at least eight people dead and scores injured on Friday night.
Manuel Souza filed a case just days after the incident, claiming the festival “failed to properly plan and conduct the concert in a safe manner.” The suit names Scott, Live Nation and other co-organizers, calling the deaths a “preventable tragedy.” Souza is demanding at least $1 million in damages, Billboard first reported.
A second suit, which also names the rapper Drake, was filed later Sunday by another attendee, blaming the rappers for inciting a “riot and violence” while claiming the organizers failed to provide enough security and medical services at the venue. Investigators are still probing the circumstances surrounding the performance.
The Houston Chronicle notes legal experts predict liabilities from the festival could stretch into the hundreds of millions of dollars, with many more suits filed in the coming days.
At least eight people, ranging in age from 14 to 27, were killed at the event in Houston on Friday night, the first day of the festival named after Scott’s album. About 50,000 people were scheduled to be there on Friday and it’s unclear what sparked the crush. Footage from the scene shows a chaotic surge towards the stage with many people pressed together. Some videos show attendees pleading with organizers to call off the show, or shouting out for help administering CPR.
Scott continued to play after the first reports of injuries, even after acknowledging that an ambulance had entered the crowd during his set. It’s unclear how much he was able to see from the stage, and Houston’s police chief also noted that officials on scene worried about ending the concert early.
“You cannot just close when you got 50,000 and over 50,000 individuals,” Houston police chief Troy Finner told reporters. “We have to worry about rioting, riots, when you have a group that’s that young.”
The rapper said after the deaths that he planned to fully cooperate with authorities, saying he was “absolutely devastated by what took place.”
“My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival,” he said in a statement this weekend. “Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life. I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need.”
Souza said in his complaint that Scott should be held accountable for the event, claiming the rapper has regularly encouraged aggressive behavior at past shows.
“This kind of behavior has long been encouraged by the festival’s founder and main performer,” Souza said, per Billboard. “His express encouragement of violence has previously resulted in serious violence at numerous past concerts.”
Local officials have vowed to fully probe the deadly incident, saying they would conduct “an objective, independent investigation as to what went on and how it could have been prevented, or if this was a situation that was out of everybody’s hands.”
“The families of those who died and everybody affected deserve answers as to what took place last night,” Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo told the Chronicle on Saturday.
https://www.yahoo.com/now/first-lawsuits-filed-travis-scott-022118791.html
This wouldn’t be the first time something like this happened…remember Altamont? Jagger then, Scott now I guess… https://vigilantcitizen.com/musicbusiness/something-extremely-dark-happened-at-travis-scotts-deadly-astroworld-festival/
Oh, and Travis ol’ boy, who are you “praying” to on behalf of the victims? Satan?
thanks for that link DL
now let’s tie that in with the jab and frequencies
https://www.sgtreport.com/2021/11/biological-acoustic-depop-weapons-dr-len-horowitz/
Every time the word “lawsuit” pops up, right behind it pops “Admiralty courts? Good luck with that.” Perhaps a crumb will be tossed. But something else is served here, and that is the exposing of the cult of celebrity. I’m seein’ it more and more, whether they’re pushin’ the poison jab, supporting gun-grabs, or advancing any aspect of the commie agenda, they are not with the people, and the people are starting to see through it and not liking what they see.
Celebrities (most, anyway) have long been a strong arm of the machine. Their beautiful faces and ability to act/lie have long mesmerized the people, but it’s wearing off. They are turning ugly and their power is draining out of them. In fact, anyone (celebrity or not) who is not for freedom is likely feeling his or her power being drained because truth eats up lies.
I spent too many years in hero-worship, a devoted fan. So nice to throw off that chain and see it for what it was: MONEY-MAKING CONTROL-MACHINE!! True artistry will survive beyond economics.
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Some try: Van Morrison Sued for Defamation by North Ireland Official for Denouncing COVID Restrictions and Lockdowns:
https://www.activistpost.com/2021/11/van-morrison-sued-for-defamation-by-north-ireland-official-for-denouncing-covid-restrictions-and-lockdowns.html
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And after all that, Clapton took the jab and is suffering horrible side-effects. Can hardly play his guitar anymore. Now he’s out there warning against taking the jab. I bet over the next few weeks we’re gonna see more and more celebs showin’ their true colors. Will any come to the fight for The Bill of Rights? Opportunity open. Eye on Aaron Rodgers.
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They’re always up against it. Never forget that Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington & Avicii were killed for trying to expose child trafficking in the industry.
I did not know this.