Family of Astroworld Victim John Hilgert Sues for Damages, Industry Change
The suit names Travis Scott and Live Nation as defendants
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“Travis Scott is a performer, an act, not a concert promoter,” Public Enemy rapper writes, “I’m tired of these corporations shucking their most crucial responsibility”
New complaint filed on behalf of 282 plaintiffs is largest yet
Company halts sneaker rollout “out of respect for everyone impacted by the tragic events”
“I’m not ready to lose my boy at all. We still got a bunch of living to do,” Treston Blount tells ABC Houston 13
Three people who previously worked for Austin-based concert promoter ScoreMore paint a picture of a company with a history of alleged disorganization, cost-cutting, and unprofessionalism
“It felt like they just needed bodies, like they were hiring anyone who passed a background test. They even increased the bonus they were offering.”
After the Astroworld tragedy, “this icon to Gen Z now has effectively detonated in your face,” says one expert. “It’s an apocalyptic marketing turn.”
Astroworld victim Ezra Blount, 9, suffered brain, lung, liver, and kidney damage and is in a medically induced coma, his family says
Rapper, who made surprise appearance with Travis Scott on Friday, issues first statement following deadly event