A Texas judge has ruled that Canadian rapper Drake is not liable in the lawsuits associated with the 2021 Astroworld festival tragedy in Houston, where a crowd surge led to the deaths of 10 attendees.
On April 11, 2024, a Texas judge ruled to exclude Canadian rapper Drake from the lawsuits tied to the 2021 Astroworld festival disaster in Houston, where a crowd surge resulted in the deaths of 10 attendees. Drake had been performing as a special guest of Travis Scott when the tragedy occurred, which also left hundreds injured.
State District Judge Kristen Hawkins, who issued the dismissal, also removed several other parties from the litigation, although key defendants including Travis Scott and companies such as Apple Inc. remain implicated. While criminal charges have not been brought against Scott, the upcoming trial in May is anticipated to further address the events of that day and the liability of those involved.
The legal actions stem from the loss experienced by families and survivors of the festival, who reported suffering due to compression asphyxia amongst the dense crowd. While some settlements have been reached with various parties, the proceedings continue as the victims seek clarity and resolution concerning the incident. Drake, despite his exclusion from the case, has shown a desire for answers about the circumstances that led to such devastating outcomes.
