Travis Scott has produced a video in response to the sad events that occurred at his AstroWorld concert in Houston.
Eight people, ranging in age from 14 to 27, died as a result of the tragedy, which also sent 25 people to the hospital and required more than 300 people to be treated on the site for minor injuries.
Scott’s video was criticized by those who felt he didn’t go far enough in apologizing for what transpired. Everything we know is here…
TRAVIS SCOTT RELEASES ASTROWORLD APOLOGY VIDEO
Travis Scott uploaded a video on his Instagram story on November 7th. The video was in black and white, during which Scott discusses the tragic situation which occurred during his AstroWorld concert in Houston.
The rapper said: “I just want to send out prayers to the ones that were lost last night, we’re actually working right now to identify the families so we can help assist them through this tough times. You know my fans, my fans really mean the world to me and I always just really want to leave them with a positive experience.”
He went on to explain: “Anytime I can make out anything that’s going on, I stop the show and help them get the help they need, you know. I could just never imagine the severity of the situation.”
Scott also told fans that he has been working “closely” with the police and fire department, and urged fans to contact the local authorities if they “have any information.”
TWITTER REACTS TO SCOTT’S “GROSS” APOLOGY
Following the Scott’s video, thousands of people took to Twitter to discuss the situation. One fan wrote:
“I’m not sorry, but Travis Scott’s apology felt so fake. Mf really thought that by rubbing his braids through 96% of the video, we’d feel empathetic for him bye.”
Another Twitter use said: “Travis Scott’s apology to the families of those affected by the tragedy at his concert is appalling whole time he rubbing his head like a student that got caught cheating in a test? Poor.”