Travis Scott, Live Nation, Astroworld Victim's Family Reach Settlement Privately [Report]

The family of a victim of the Astroworld tragedy settled their suit against rapper Travis Scott and Live Nation.

Last year, a couple of people passed away following a crowd surge at the music festival held in Houston which also left more than 300 people with injuries and some hospitalized, reports say.

One of the victims who succumbed to injuries was 21-year-old Axel Acosta. On Oct. 20, the attorney for Acosta's family, Tony Buzbee, announced that the family's claims against Scott, Live nation, and other parties involved in the tragedy have been settled behind closed doors.

"The Buzbee Law Firm announced today that the claims brought by the family of Axel Acosta against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and others involved in the Astroworld tragedy have settled," Buzzbee wrote on his Instagram post.

"The terms are confidential. Victim Axel Acosta was a beloved son, brother, and student. He was kind and loving. He is greatly missed. Please keep his family in your prayers."

Acosta was a student at Western Washington University, studying engineering. He wanted to be a computer programmer.

"[...] He wanted to provide for his family. He was the first grandkid, he was the oldest one. He always took care of his cousins and nieces," said his father, Edgar Acosta.

The Tragedy

According to reports, the victims died of compression asphyxia brought about by the crowd surge. Many left pointing fingers at the rapper and Live Nation for neglecting to control the crowd.

Following this, came a wave of lawsuits coming for the individuals who were deemed responsible for the tragedy.

Another victim was 16-year-old Brianna Rodrigues who also passed away on that fateful day. Her family reportedly also reached a settlement in their own, separate case.

According to The Daily Beast, more than 125 individuals sued Scott, all represented by Buzzbee, on Nov. 16. The victims and their families demanded $750 million, as they cried negligence, as there was allegedly no emergency plans and security personnel were not trained to handle the massive crowd.

Other plaintiffs include rapper Drake, Apple Music, Epic Records, Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, as well as Scott's record label Cactus Jack Records.

Apology

Following the tragedy, Scott took to Twitter to share his sympathies with the victims and their families.

"I'm absolutely devastated by what took place last night," he wrote. 'My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival."

"I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you, Houston PD, Fire Department, and NRG Park for their immediate response and support."

However, his message was met with criticism and disdain from fans and others.

"The most basic half-a*sed PR written shit I've ever seen, " a Twitter user wrote.

"There are times when "The Show Must Go On" does not apply," another wrote.

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