The 2019 version of the festival came with an expanded lineup, included more genres such as reggaeton and hard rock and was headlined by artists including Gucci Mane, Rosalia, Migos, Pharrell Williams and Megan thee Stallion.Īfter the cancellation of the 2020 event, Scott collaborated with Epic Games to provide a virtual Astroworld themed event in the video game “ Fortnite.” The festival was first launched by Scott in 2018, the same year that the studio album of the same name was released, and the original line-up consisted of performers such as Post Malone, Metro Boomin, Lil Wayne, Scott himself and others. Erika Goldring/WireImage/Getty ImagesĪstroworld is a music festival founded by Scott and held in Houston on the former site of Six Flags Astroworld – this year is its third iteration, as it was canceled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Travis Scott performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. He shares a child with Kylie Jenner and the couple are expecting again. He is a popular artist and has previously collaborated with other prominent rappers including Drake, Young Thug and others. He is best known for his 2018 album “Astroworld” – which the festival is named after. Travis Scott is a 30-year-old US rapper, singer and record producer from Houston, Texas. Here’s what you need to know about Astroworld and Travis Scott:
With that in mind the festival will no longer be held on Saturday Thank you to our partners at the Houston Police Department, Fire Department and NRG Park for their response and support.”
“We are focused on supporting local officials however we can. That sparked panic, and the situation worsened and overwhelmed security personnel there, he said.Īstroworld issued a statement on Instagram on Saturday morning that said: “Our hearts are with the Astroworld festival family tonight – especially those we lost and their loved ones. The incident occurred when the crowd surged toward the stage, crushing those at the front who were unable to escape, local fire chief Sam Peña told CNN Saturday morning. At least eight people were killed and many others injured after a crowd surged forward while rapper Travis Scott was on stage at the Astroworld Festival in Houston on Friday night.
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