INSIDER
Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercation
Read full article: Travis Scott is released from police custody after arrest over a Paris hotel altercationProsecutors in France say Travis Scott, the rapper, has been released from police custody a day after his arrest at a Paris hotel following an altercation with a security guard.
Houston rapper Travis Scott arrested at a Paris hotel after altercation with a security guard, prosecutors say
Read full article: Houston rapper Travis Scott arrested at a Paris hotel after altercation with a security guard, prosecutors sayFrench prosecutors say rapper Travis Scott has been arrested at a Paris hotel after an altercation with a security guard.
‘Shut this down’: Safety and risk director for 2021 Astroworld Festival recounts moments before deadly crowd surge
Read full article: ‘Shut this down’: Safety and risk director for 2021 Astroworld Festival recounts moments before deadly crowd surgeA new deposition highlights the chaos of the festival, show-stop order, and command post operations.
First look at Travis Scott’s testimony on Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: First look at Travis Scott’s testimony on Astroworld tragedyWe are getting our first glimpse of what rapper Travis Scott has to say about the Astroworld tragedy that took 10 lives due to a crowd crush at NRG Park on November 5, 2021.
Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht
Read full article: Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yachtMiami Beach police say rapper Travis Scott was arrested on misdemeanor charges of trespassing and public intoxication.
Did Travis Scott perform in Houston Thursday night? If so, it was his first time on stage here since Astroworld Tragedy
Read full article: Did Travis Scott perform in Houston Thursday night? If so, it was his first time on stage here since Astroworld TragedyIt appears that rapper, singer, and songwriter Travis Scott took to the stage in Houston’s midtown Thursday night for an impromptu, surprise performance.
Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says the one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been settled.
Trial for final wrongful death suit in Astroworld concert crowd crush is set for September
Read full article: Trial for final wrongful death suit in Astroworld concert crowd crush is set for SeptemberA judge says the remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival will go to trial in civil court in Houston in September.
9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: 9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week.
The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed
Read full article: The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayedThe start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concertA judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.
Attorneys for rapper Travis Scott say he was not responsible for safety at deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Attorneys for rapper Travis Scott say he was not responsible for safety at deadly Astroworld concertAttorneys for rap star Travis Scott say he should be dismissed from hundreds of lawsuits filed over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival he headlined in Houston.
Attorneys for rapper Travis Scott say he was not responsible for safety at deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Attorneys for rapper Travis Scott say he was not responsible for safety at deadly Astroworld concertAttorneys for rap star Travis Scott say he should be dismissed from hundreds of lawsuits filed over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival he headlined in Houston.
Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concertA judge has dismissed hip-hop artist Drake from lawsuits filed against him over his participation in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston in which 10 people were killed.
Drake dropped from Astroworld lawsuit, but judge denies Travis Scott’s and Apple Inc. request to be dismissed
Read full article: Drake dropped from Astroworld lawsuit, but judge denies Travis Scott’s and Apple Inc. request to be dismissed📢 Breaking News 📢 Rapper Drake was dismissed from the Astroworld lawsuit, but a Harris County Judge denied both Travis Scott and Apple Inc. from being dismissed.
Travis Scott asks to be dropped from Astroworld civil suit, arguing crowd safety was not his responsibility
Read full article: Travis Scott asks to be dropped from Astroworld civil suit, arguing crowd safety was not his responsibilityCommunications during the festival show they waited for Drake to preform before ending the show. Now Travis Scott wants out of the civil law suit
Rapper Drake and Apple file motion to dismiss Astroworld lawsuit
Read full article: Rapper Drake and Apple file motion to dismiss Astroworld lawsuitRapper Drake and Apple Inc. have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit related to the Astroworld tragedy. Both parties deny involvement in the planning of the concert and emphasize that they were not responsible for the disaster. As the trial approaches, all involved parties are preparing for a courtroom battle. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing case. #Astroworld #Lawsuit #JusticeInProgress
PHOTOS: Celebs, athletes who attended Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation celebrity softball game at Minute Maid Park
Read full article: PHOTOS: Celebs, athletes who attended Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation celebrity softball game at Minute Maid ParkTravis Scott will join a long list of celebrities and athletes for his 2024 Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.
From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events
Read full article: From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl eventsLas Vegas will be flooded with so many pre-Super Bowl events that Shaquille O’Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “Shaq’s Fun House.”.
Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' life
Read full article: Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' lifeTrevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career, the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards.
Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know
Read full article: Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to knowThe 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it's never too early to plan your viewing experience.
Travis Scott foundation announces date for 2024 HBCU softball classic to fund scholarships
Read full article: Travis Scott foundation announces date for 2024 HBCU softball classic to fund scholarshipsRapper Travis Scott announced the date for the 2024 Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic to provide scholarships for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Houston Astros players among several A-listers attending 2024 Celebrity Golf Classic in Florida hosted by Reggie Jackson
Read full article: Houston Astros players among several A-listers attending 2024 Celebrity Golf Classic in Florida hosted by Reggie Jackson‘Mr. October’ Reggie Jackson, along with Houston Rapper Travis Scott will host the 2024 Celebrity Golf Classic next month, and several Houston Astros players are on the guest list.
Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the case
Read full article: Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the caseOpening statements are expected next week in Atlanta in the trial of rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of co-founding a violent criminal street gang and using his music to promote it.
Organization lit up parts of Houston in pink to honor victims of Astroworld Festival tragedy on 2nd anniversary
Read full article: Organization lit up parts of Houston in pink to honor victims of Astroworld Festival tragedy on 2nd anniversaryExactly two years ago Sunday, 10 concertgoers lost their lives at the Astroworld Music Festival. Sunday, an organization created by one of the victim’s parents, is lighting up the city in pink hoping to prevent future concert tragedies.
17 Astroworld Festival attendees file lawsuit against Live Nation, Travis Scott for injuries sustained during event
Read full article: 17 Astroworld Festival attendees file lawsuit against Live Nation, Travis Scott for injuries sustained during event17 people who attended Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in 2021 have filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants related to the tragedy at the festival.
On Offset's sophomore solo album, 'Set It Off,' the Migos member says he 'wanted to bring rap back'
Read full article: On Offset's sophomore solo album, 'Set It Off,' the Migos member says he 'wanted to bring rap back'On Friday, Migos rapper Offset released his ambitious second solo album, “Set It Off.”.
Rapper Travis Scott is questioned over deadly crowd surge at Texas festival in wave of lawsuits
Read full article: Rapper Travis Scott is questioned over deadly crowd surge at Texas festival in wave of lawsuitsRap superstar Travis Scott is being questioned in a deposition he's giving in connection with hundreds of lawsuits filed against him and others over the deaths and injuries at the 2021 Astroworld festival.
Travis Scott announces new dates for his ‘UTOPIA - Circus Maximus’ tour; Fans noticed one Texas city isn’t included
Read full article: Travis Scott announces new dates for his ‘UTOPIA - Circus Maximus’ tour; Fans noticed one Texas city isn’t includedNew dates have been announced for Travis Scott’s new tour, “UTOPIA-Circus Maximus.”
Travis Scott expected to perform at first concert in Houston since Astroworld Tragedy, sources say
Read full article: Travis Scott expected to perform at first concert in Houston since Astroworld Tragedy, sources sayMissouri City native Travis Scott is expected to soon return to the stage for a concert in Houston after years of controversy following the deadly Astroworld tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 concertgoers.
Houston Police Department’s report on Astroworld Festival highlights terror from concertgoers
Read full article: Houston Police Department’s report on Astroworld Festival highlights terror from concertgoersThe Houston Police Department released its final report on the Astroworld Festival that led to the death of 10 people nearly two years later.
Worker warned organizer 'Someone’s going to end up dead' before crowd surge at '21 Travis Scott show
Read full article: Worker warned organizer 'Someone’s going to end up dead' before crowd surge at '21 Travis Scott showThe findings of a police investigation into the deadly 2021 Astroland festival in Houston shows that some people expressed safety concerns before rapper Travis Scott took the stage.
Travis Scott’s attorney provides more details on communication timeline
Read full article: Travis Scott’s attorney provides more details on communication timelineThe attorney for Travis Scott shared new details about the flow of communication between Houston police, event security and Scott’s manager the night 10 people were crushed to death at the 2021 Astroworld Festival.
Astroworld Tragedy: A closer look at the six people who were not indicted
Read full article: Astroworld Tragedy: A closer look at the six people who were not indictedInvestigators have now spent 19 months thoroughly investigating the Astroworld concert disaster, an event that took the lives of 10 victims, the youngest being only 9 years old.
Weekly Wrap: No criminal charges in Astroworld Tragedy, Introducing Teledeputy, and Bayou City water rankings
Read full article: Weekly Wrap: No criminal charges in Astroworld Tragedy, Introducing Teledeputy, and Bayou City water rankingsIt's your weekly wrap of the work from our KPRC 2 Investigates team.
Travis Scott won’t be indicted for Astroworld concert tragedy that killed 10, grand jury decides
Read full article: Travis Scott won’t be indicted for Astroworld concert tragedy that killed 10, grand jury decidesA Houston grand jury decided Thursday not to indict rap star Travis Scott for the deaths of 10 people at the 2021 Astroworld Festival when fans collapsed in a massive crowd.
Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in deadly crowd surge at Texas festival
Read full article: Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in deadly crowd surge at Texas festivalProsecutors and an attorney for rap superstar Travis Scott say a grand jury has declined to indict him in a criminal investigation of a massive crowd surge that killed 10 people at the 2021 Astroworld music festival in Houston.
Grand jury declines to indict 6, including rapper Travis Scott, in deadly Astroworld Festival crowd crush
Read full article: Grand jury declines to indict 6, including rapper Travis Scott, in deadly Astroworld Festival crowd crushA grand jury has declined to indict rapper Travis Scott in connection to the deadly Astroworld Festival tragedy.
New York City police looking for Travis Scott following alleged nightclub rampage
Read full article: New York City police looking for Travis Scott following alleged nightclub rampageNew York police are searching for rapper Travis Scott after he allegedly punched a sound engineer and caused $12,000 worth of damage at a Manhattan nightclub early Wednesday morning, officials said.
First-ever Cactus Jack HBCU classic coming to Houston this weekend
Read full article: First-ever Cactus Jack HBCU classic coming to Houston this weekendSeveral southern college baseball teams are taking over Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston for the debut of the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic this weekend.
Travis Scott brings stars out to raise money for HBCU Baseball Classic
Read full article: Travis Scott brings stars out to raise money for HBCU Baseball ClassicHouston rapper Travis Scott has recently teamed up with the Houston Astros on various charity events, including the Cactus Jack Classic. Scott’s foundation along with the Astros brought six HBCU baseball teams to play at Minute Maid Park over the weekend.
KPRC 2 Investigates presents ‘Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy’
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates presents ‘Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy’In the hour-long documentary, KPRC 2 Investigates shares the stories of those who attended the festival, examines what went wrong and pinpoints what needs to be done to prevent another mass casualty incident in Houston.
LIVE BLOG: KPRC 2 Investigates discusses accountability probe into Astroworld Tragedy
Read full article: LIVE BLOG: KPRC 2 Investigates discusses accountability probe into Astroworld TragedyIn a live discussion on the KPRC 2+ livestream at 6:30 p.m. CST Wednesday, KPRC 2 Investigates will answer your questions about the tragedy at the 2021 Astroworld Festival and what officials are doing to prevent another deadly concert.
Astroworld Tragedy: New agreement details NRG Park mass event planning after deadly festival
Read full article: Astroworld Tragedy: New agreement details NRG Park mass event planning after deadly festivalThe fallout of the Astroworld Festival garnishes a new potential agreement between Harris County and the City of Houston over their responsibilities at NRG Park.The consensus comes a little more than a year after 10 people lost their lives because of a crowd crush at the Astroworld Festival in 2021. For the last year, families watched as city and county leaders fumbled for answers to their questions of accountability.
A year after Astroworld Festival deaths, no clear answers on accountability
Read full article: A year after Astroworld Festival deaths, no clear answers on accountabilityA year after ten people died during the 2021 Astroworld Festival no clear answers have emerged as to who exactly is accountable for the tragedy or what specifically is being done to prevent a similar tragedy in Houston in the future.
KPRC 2 Investigates to unveil new documentary on Astroworld catastrophe
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates to unveil new documentary on Astroworld catastropheAfter 38 on-camera interviews, and months of research, KPRC 2 Investigates will air “Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy” this Thursday on KPRC 2+ at 6:30 p.m.
Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy – Preventing another festival disaster
Read full article: Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy – Preventing another festival disaster“So going into this everybody knew it was going to be a problem, the department ramped up like it was a Super Bowl or a Hurricane,” said Mark Lentini, a now-retired Houston police officer who says the festival ended his career.“Long before the disaster struck any crowd expert or person involved in crowds responsible for crowds knew there were storm clouds over that festival,” said Paul Wertheimer, a crowd safety expert with decades of experience studying crowd surge and other safety issues.On Wednesday, Nov. 2, KPRC 2 Investigates examines the safety and prevention measures that could prevent mass casualty disasters, including crowd design, emergency medicine planning, and the need for a unified command.
Astroworld tragedy: Lawsuit against Travis Scott, others settled with family of 21-year-old victim, Attorney Buzbee says
Read full article: Astroworld tragedy: Lawsuit against Travis Scott, others settled with family of 21-year-old victim, Attorney Buzbee saysAttorney Tony Buzbee announced Thursday that at least one of the lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott, Live Nation and others involved in the Astroworld tragedy have settled.
Lawsuit: Couple seeks more than $1M in death of unborn child after pregnant mother trampled at Astroworld Festival
Read full article: Lawsuit: Couple seeks more than $1M in death of unborn child after pregnant mother trampled at Astroworld FestivalA woman who said she was pregnant while attending Travis Scott’s deadly Astroworld Festival is suing Scott, Live Nation and other event partners, claiming the crowd surge caused her to lose her baby.
Astroworld movie released despite lawyers' concerns
Read full article: Astroworld movie released despite lawyers' concernsThe experiences of panicked concertgoers who couldn’t breathe and had no clear path to escape a massive crowd surge at last year’s deadly Astroworld music festival in Houston are featured in a new documentary.
Astroworld Festival tragedy headliner Travis Scott set to headline again at massive planned concerts at international venues
Read full article: Astroworld Festival tragedy headliner Travis Scott set to headline again at massive planned concerts at international venuesAstroworld Festival headliner Travis Scott is set to headline another festival for the first time since the tragedy in which 10 people died in Houston.
Questions over Astroworld permitting continue following Gov. Abbott’s Task Force on Concert Safety report
Read full article: Questions over Astroworld permitting continue following Gov. Abbott’s Task Force on Concert Safety reportDays after the governor’s Task Force on Concert Safety released its report following the tragedy at the Travis Scott concert on the opening night of Astroworld, questions are being asked about the permitting process.
Gov. Abbott’s task force on concert safety releases list of recommendations to prevent future tragedies like Astroworld Festival
Read full article: Gov. Abbott’s task force on concert safety releases list of recommendations to prevent future tragedies like Astroworld FestivalGov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the Texas Task Force on concert safety has released their final report, which includes recommendations and strategies to ensure the safety of concertgoers.
Documentary about Astroworld Festival tragedy to be released later this month
Read full article: Documentary about Astroworld Festival tragedy to be released later this month“Concert Crush,” a documentary about the Astroworld Festival tragedy which claimed the lives of 10 young rap fans and left dozens of others seriously injured, will open in Texas later this month.
Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
Read full article: Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag orderAttorneys for some of those killed and injured during last year’s deadly Astroworld music festival alleged in court on Monday that rapper Travis Scott has violated a gag order issued in lawsuits they have filed in an effort to influence possible jurors and rebuild his reputation ahead of a potential trial.
Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
Read full article: Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag orderAttorneys for some of those killed and injured during last year’s deadly Astroworld festival are alleging rapper Travis Scott has violated a gag order issued in lawsuits they have filed in an effort to influence possible jurors ahead of a potential trial.
Gag order, diversity discussed at Astroworld court hearing
Read full article: Gag order, diversity discussed at Astroworld court hearingDuring a court hearing on lawsuits filed after last year’s deadly Astroworld music festival, issues related to media publicity and a gag order as well as a concern over a lack diversity among attorneys representing those killed or injured were discussed.
‘Project HEAL’: Travis Scott announces Houston community effort months after 10 killed at Astroworld Festival
Read full article: ‘Project HEAL’: Travis Scott announces Houston community effort months after 10 killed at Astroworld FestivalRapper Travis Scott announced the launch of a multi-tier community effort in the Houston area in a social media post that references the Astroworld Festival tragedy. Ten people were killed in Houston last November at the festival.
Billie Eilish says she ‘never said a thing’ in response to Ye’s request for apology
Read full article: Billie Eilish says she ‘never said a thing’ in response to Ye’s request for apologyBillie Eilish on Thursday responded to Ye’s recent comments that he would pull out of Coachella unless Eilish apologized to rapper Travis Scott.
Astroworld Festival lawsuits update: Hundreds of cases combined into single class-action suit
Read full article: Astroworld Festival lawsuits update: Hundreds of cases combined into single class-action suitHundreds of lawsuits are now combined into one massive case against Travis Scott and Live Nation in connection with the Astroworld Festival which turned deadly last year.
HPD, FBI set up website for public to upload pics, videos from Astroworld Festival tragedy
Read full article: HPD, FBI set up website for public to upload pics, videos from Astroworld Festival tragedyThe Houston Police Department partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigates to create a website where the public can upload pictures and videos taken during the Astroworld Festival in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge.
Astroworld Festival: State task force on concert safety hopes to present recommendations to Gov. Abbott this Spring
Read full article: Astroworld Festival: State task force on concert safety hopes to present recommendations to Gov. Abbott this SpringIn San Antonio on Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott’s Texas Task Force for Concert Safety met for the fifth time in less than two months. Friday afternoon Brendon Anthony, the Chair of the Task Force, spoke with KPRC 2 Investigates, admitting many are watching the recommendations the committee is working on closely.
Congressional panel investigates deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Congressional panel investigates deadly Astroworld concertA congressional committee has launched an investigation into the promoter of the Astroworld music festival in Houston, in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge.
Cause of death for all 10 Astroworld Festival victims released
Read full article: Cause of death for all 10 Astroworld Festival victims releasedThe 10 people who lost their lives in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston died from compression asphyxia, officials announced Thursday.
VIDEO: Watch as Astroworld Festival stage dismantled in Houston
Read full article: VIDEO: Watch as Astroworld Festival stage dismantled in HoustonKPRC 2 captured drone footage of the Astroworld Festival stage being dismantled more than a month after the event in which 10 people were killed when the crowd pressed toward the stage.
Board rules Astroworld lawsuits to be handled by one judge
Read full article: Board rules Astroworld lawsuits to be handled by one judgeA judicial board has ruled that the more than 300 lawsuits that have been filed so far in Houston following a crowd surge at the Astroworld festival that left 10 people dead will be handled by one judge.
Travis Scott requests lawsuits be dismissed, issues general denial following deadly Astroworld Festival
Read full article: Travis Scott requests lawsuits be dismissed, issues general denial following deadly Astroworld FestivalRapper Travis Scott has requested for lawsuits to be dismissed Monday following the deadly Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5.
Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funerals
Read full article: Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funeralsSeveral families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs.
Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funerals
Read full article: Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funeralsSeveral families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs.
‘This pain should never be felt by anyone’: Family of Houston 14-year-old killed at Astroworld Festival files lawsuit
Read full article: ‘This pain should never be felt by anyone’: Family of Houston 14-year-old killed at Astroworld Festival files lawsuitNearly a month after the fatal Astroworld Festival concert, the number of lawsuits stemming from the tragedy continues to rise.
Families of 2 killed at Astroworld Festival file lawsuits
Read full article: Families of 2 killed at Astroworld Festival file lawsuitsThe suburban Chicago families of two college students who were among those killed this month at the Astroworld concert in Houston have joined the growing ranks of those who are suing rapper Travis Scott and companies involved with the event.