Overview

• Travis Scott has filed a motion to be dismissed from lawsuits related to the 2021 Astroworld festival, where a crowd crush resulted in 10 deaths.
• Scott's legal team argues that the rapper was not responsible for event safety and security, stating performers are not expected to provide special protection to the audience.
• Despite stopping the show multiple times due to concerns, Scott claims he was unaware of the severity of the situation during the performance.
• A Texas judge is considering Scott's request for summary judgment in the face of over 1,500 cases in multidistrict litigation.
• The first trial in the massive litigation is set to start on May 6, with Scott emphasizing his limited role in event planning and security decisions.