Travis Scott, Drake Sued Over Astroworld Tragedy

At least three lawsuits have already been filed as a result of the tragedy at Astroworld.

Travis Scott and Drake are named as defendants, along with concert promoter Live Nation. Two of the suits, filed on behalf of concertgoers who say they were injured after a crowd surge occurred during the Houston music festival where at least eight people were killed, are seeking $1 million in damages.

According to CBS News, a civil suit by plaintiff Kristian Paredes blames Scott and Drake for negligently inciting “a riot and violence.” The suit, which seeks $1 million in damages, also claims Live Nation failed to provide adequate security and medical services.

The lawsuit alleges that Scott “had incited mayhem and chaos at prior events,” and says the other defendants didn’t take steps to prevent that behaviour. It also claims that surprise guest Drake “helped incite the crowd even though he knew of [Scott’s] prior conduct,” and “continued to perform on stage while the crowd mayhem continued.”