Travis Scott is hoping {that a} choose will take away him from the remaining Astroworld Competition lawsuits.
The occasion’s creator has filed new authorized paperwork asking that he be absolved of any additional authorized motion associated to the tragedy in the course of the November 2021 competition. A large crowd surge led to the deadly crushing of ten convert attendees. A whole bunch of others have been injured within the devastation. Followers and organizers have lengthy positioned some blame on Scott, who allegedly urges his followers at exhibits to “rage” and transfer nearer to the stage. In August 2023, the “Sicko Mode” rapper was formally cleared criminally, although he nonetheless faces civil lawsuits. Over 2,500 lawsuits have been filed in relation to the lethal live performance.
In response to the brand new submitting, Scott is arguing that it was not his job to regulate the group.
“Like every other adrenaline-inducing diversion, music festivals should steadiness exhilaration with security and safety—however that steadiness is just not the job of performing artists, even these concerned in selling and advertising performances,” the doc learn.
Scott’s attorneys additionally wrote that Scott acted “diligently to guard towards each fairly apprehensible hazard.” They identified that Scott labored with organizers to remove the danger of doable stampedes.
Drake and Apple have been additionally listed in lots of lawsuits associated to the occasion. They’ve additionally requested a choose to be eliminated. Drake got here out throughout Scott’s efficiency set, which is when the group crush befell. A trial is scheduled to start in Could 2024.
