Drake questioned over Astroworld tragedy

nme.com:

Drake has been questioned in a deposition over the tragic events that occurred at Travis Scott‘s 2021 Astroworld event.In November 2021 eight people died at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival during the rapper’s set due to a fatal crowd crush.

Two more victims passed away in the hospital in the following days and hundreds of others were left injured.The rapper was questioned for several hours in a deposition tied to hundreds of lawsuits filed in Harris County after the crowd rush.

Per Rolling Stone, no further comment other than the confirmation of Drake’s deposition occurring was available due to a rigid publicity order which prevents reporters discussing details of the case.A representative for the rapper told Rolling Stone, “Due to orders in the case, I don’t feel it is appropriate to comment on the matter.”Drake was a surprise guest during Scott’s headlining set at the Houston festival.The pair performed a handful of songs together.

During the set at Houston’s NRG Park the audience began to compress towards the front of the stage, causing injuries, shortness of breath and, for some, cardiac arrest.The rappers both faced legal scrutiny in the aftermath.