The New York Times – Music:
A trial had been set to hear evidence that organizers of a 2021 Travis Scott concert knew the crowd was too large and ignored pleas to stop it as 10 people were crushed.
Category: Astroworld Music Festival Stampede (2021)
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Most Wrongful Death Lawsuits Tied to Astroworld Festival Are Settled
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper Travis Scott and the concert promoter Live Nation faced 10 suits after the 2021 tragedy. One case from the family of a 9-year-old victim is pending.
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Astroworld Disaster Rekindles Fears About Music Festival Safety
The New York Times – Music:
The concert industry notes that serious problems are still rare, but over the years a number of deadly stampedes have shown the inherent dangers of big, excited crowds.
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How the Mosh Pit and ‘Raging’ Came to Hip-Hop
The New York Times – Music:
The tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld turned attention to how rap festival performances are increasingly oriented toward the rowdy.
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Before the Astroworld Tragedy, Travis Scott’s ‘Raging’ Made Him a Star
The New York Times – Music:
The multiplatinum rapper earned a reputation for concerts that teetered on the edge of mayhem. Then eight people died during his performance in Houston on Friday.
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Houston Officials Worried About Crowd Control Before Travis Scott Took the Stage
The New York Times – Music:
On the day of the show, the Houston police chief said that he visited Mr. Scott in his trailer and shared his concerns about the crowd.
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Astroworld Victims: Who They Were
The New York Times – Music:
The music festival at Astroworld in Houston left eight people dead. Here is what is known about them so far.
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At Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival, a Sudden Life-and-Death Struggle
The New York Times – Music:
Eight people died at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival, and hundreds more were injured as investigators sought to determine why and how a surging crowd turned deadly.