The police confirmed that this tragic turn of events occurred when the crowd moved en masse towards the stage, following Scott’s appearance, and later rapper Drake’s.
The Astroworld incident culminated in a catastrophic scenario where fans were pressed against each other from all sides, with some falling, passing out, and being trampled by other audience members.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Following the Astroworld incident, a meticulous investigation was conducted by the Houston Police, who termed it “a very complex investigation”.
The inquiry aimed to determine whether criminal charges should be filed against Travis Scott, festival manager Brent Silberstein, Live Nation representative John Junell, among others.
Potential charges under scrutiny were limited to crimes of omission, such as child endangerment.
More severe charges like manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide would have required an ‘act of causation’ to hold in front of the grand jury.
In the aftermath of the Travis Scott Astroworld incident, Scott’s attorney described the 19-month investigation as one of the most exhaustive in the history of the Houston Police Department.
Travis Scott’s Career and the Astroworld Incident
Scott’s legal representative, Kent Schaffer, shed light on the heavy toll that the Astroworld incident has had on the rapper’s career, impacting sponsorships and endorsements.
