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Organisers of Travis Scott's Astroworld promoted violence ahead of festival

Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival saw a massive crush that left eight dead and a dozen injured

By Web Desk
November 08, 2021
Organisers of Travis Scotts Astroworld promoted violence ahead of festival

Organisers of Travis Scott's Astroworld had allegedly promoted  violence via video clips from a show which took place two years ago.

According to TMZ, the Astroworld Fest’s official Instagram account had released a promotional video earlier in May which revealed a number of news and civilian clips from 2019 showcasing chaos that took place in that year’s show.

The video seemed to promote that Travis’ show was potentially dangerous and life-threatening which was later proven as a stampede unfolded leaving eight dead with a dozen injured.

It is pertinent to mention that rappers Travis and Drake have been sued for having "incited mayhem" after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a crush during the festival.

Around 50,000 people were in the audience at Houston's NRG Park when the crowd started pushing toward the stage as Scott was performing, triggering chaotic scenes.