Astroworld

5 Results / Page 1 of 1

HipHop

Congress Launches an Investigation into Live Nation about the Astroworld Disaster

On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee announced that it had commenced an investigation into Live Nation, the company that put up Travis Scott’s Astroworld music event that led to the deaths of 10 revelers. Members of Congress sent a letter to Live Nation CEO and President Mike Rapino, seeking information on their role in the tragedy. Inadequate Steps to Keep Concertgoers Safe “Recent reports raise serious concerns about whether your […]

todayDecember 23, 2021

HipHop

Nike Postpones Collaboration with Travis Scott

Following the Astroworld tragedy, Nike is postponing the collaboration with Travis Scott out of respect for those who lost their lives. The collaboration would have seen Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack sneaker come to fruition on December 16. The launch has been postponed indefinitely. Several lawsuits are pending towards Live Nation and Travis Scott following the mass casualty at Astroworld concert. The death toll has climbed to ten now.

todayNovember 16, 2021

HipHop

Drake Breaks His Silence After Deadly Concert Tragedy

Rapper Drake broke his silence about the Astroworld tragedy. He was the surprise performer at Travis Scott's festival. Both rappers continued the concert even after the deadly surge occurred. Drake put to Instagram: "I've spent the past few days trying to wrap my head around this devastating tragedy... My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering. I […]

todayNovember 9, 2021

HipHop

Houston Opens Case Into Deadly Surge at Astroworld

Travis Scott's Astroworld concert resulted in a stampede that left eight dead and dozens injured on Friday night. “It happened all at once. It seemed like it just happened … over the course of just a few minutes,” said Houston Police Executive Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite. Many of the victims were trampled to death. Satterwhite agreed with promoters to end the show at 10:10 pm. City Police Chief Troy Finner […]

todayNovember 8, 2021

Travis Scott Performing

HipHop

Eight Dead at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Concert

Authorities are still combing the scene of the tragedy in Houston, where at least eight have been confirmed dead, including a 14-year-old. The disaster happened in a Travis Scott concert on Friday night as crowds surged towards the stage. Others were injured as ambulances rushed in to resuscitate the victims. All this went on as the show continued. Deadliest Concert The Friday concert was the deadliest since the 2017 mass […]

todayNovember 8, 2021

0%