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Travis Scottwas questioned for several hours on Monday overhundreds of lawsuitsthat were filed against him after 2021’s Astroworld Festival, which left ten dead and thousands injured.
He added, “Travis is fully cooperating with the legal process while still remaining committed to his tour in support of his record-breaking album,Utopia, and his charitable efforts to support at-risk communities.”
Scott’s rep had no additional comment.
In June, a Texas grand jury convened to decide if Scott and others who helped plan the event should be charged.No criminal charges were pursued.
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A rep for Scott did not immediately reply to PEOPLE’S request for comment.
On Nov. 5, 2021, over 50,000 fans gathered to attend Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston. As Scott’s set began, many of the attendees attempted to rush the stage causing countless people to lose consciousness or be trampled.
“Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life,” he said. “I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need.”
Scott also thanked Houston Police and Fire as well as NRG Park, where the festival was held, “for their immediate response and support” during the incident.
In hisfirst interviewafter the tragedy in December 2021, Scott said he was unable to hear any screams for help when the crowd surge began. He also said he did stop the show several times in order to ensure his fans were safe.
The victims of the tragedy were Axel Acosta,Danish Baig, 27,Rodolfo “Rudy” Peña, 23, Madison Dubiski, 23,Franco Patiño, 21,Jacob Jurinek, 20,John Hilgert, 14,Brianna Rodriguez, 16,Bharti Shahani, 22, andEzra Blount, 9.
source: people.com
