Travis Scott
LaFlame Out: Coachella Removes Travis Scott From 2022 Festival
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty Things haven’t been easy for Travis Scott ever since 10 people lost their lives at his Astroworld concert a few weeks back. And it seems like the fallout will continue for the foreseeable future as his career is suffering the consequences of the tragic concert. Aside from getting sued for millions by the families of the victims of the dearly departed, Travis Scott has been losing some of his business ventures and his performance cancellation at Coachella is the latest example of the toxicity that Travis Scott’s name carries with it. According to Variety, the “Highest In The Room” rapper has been taken off Coachella’s 2022 lineup due to the backlash that keeping him on the roster might get them as a Change.org petition to kick him off...
Anheuser-Busch Pulls the Plug on Travis Scott’s Cacti Hard Seltzer Line
Anheuser-Busch has pulled the plug on Travis Scott’s Cacti hard seltzer line. The brewing company announced the discontinuation in a statement on Friday. “After careful evaluation, we have decided to stop all production and brand development of CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer. We believe brand fans will understand and respect this decision,” a rep said in a statement. As Rolling Stone points out, the brand’s social media pages have already been removed, and the original Cacti announcement has been deleted from Anheuser-Busch’s website. Though the beverage maker didn’t cite the Astroworld tragedy as a reason for discontinuing Cacti hard seltzer, sales didn’t seem to be an issue. When the drink first hit the market in March 2021, it quickly sold out online and stores had a hard time kee...
Travis Scott’s Lawyer Defends Charlamagne Tha God Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty Travis Scott’s recent interview with Charlamagne Tha God attracted a fair share of critics wondering why he did the sit-down – it turns out the rapper pushed for it to happen. In an interview with TMZ on Thursday (December 9th), the “Sicko Mode” rapper’s attorney, Ed McPherson, addressed those people who got wind of the interview with The Breakfast Club host and stated it was his idea to speak out publicly that way. Related Stories “This was all Travis. Travis insisted on it, he’s been wanting to speak out to the public, to the fans. He’s been reaching out to the families affected,” McPherson said. The nearly hour-long interview was Scott’s first since the tragic events at the Astroworld Festival last month, where a crowd surge took the ...
Travis Scott Denies Legal Liability in Astroworld Tragedy As Lawsuits Continue To Mount
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CECILE CLOCHERET / Getty Travis Scott is finally speaking out regarding the Astroworld Tragedy both publicly and in the courtroom. According to CNN, Travis Scott is denying the allegations, including negligence, in the multiple lawsuits that have been filed against him for the Astroworld Festival tragedy. Court documents were filed early this week on behalf of the “The Scotts” rapper and his record label, Cactus Jack Records, after nearly 150 lawsuits citing negligence were filed in the Nov. 5 tragedy where 10 people died after the crowd rushed the stage during Scott’s headlining set. “Defendants generally deny the allegations set forth,” the documents state and request that the claims be dismissed with prejudice. Scott spoke out for the first time about ...
Travis Scott Gives First Interview Since Astroworld Tragedy
After weeks of silence in the aftermath of the Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott has given his first interview regarding the events that transpired. Scott sat down for a conversation with Charlemagne Tha God on his YouTube channel. [embedded content][embedded content] “I’ve been on different types of emotions, an emotional rollercoaster,” Scott told Charlemagne at the beginning of the interview. “It gets so hard because I always feel connected to my fans, and I went through something and my fans went through something and people’s parents went through something and it really hurts. It really hurts the community, it hurts the city. It’s just been a lot of thoughts, a lot of feelings, a lot of grieving, and just trying to wrap my head around it.” Scott said that he “didn’t know” that Astrowor...
Travis Scott Requests That Astroworld Lawsuit Against Him Be Dismissed
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty The Astroworld aftermath continues. Travis Scott is asking that he not be included as a defendant in a lawsuit. As spotted on TMZ, the Texas native is trying to disconnect himself from what should have came to him as no surprise. After the several tragedies and losses at the recent music festival, several attendees have filed lawsuits against Live Nation, NRG Park, and the city of Houston. An individual named Jessie Garcia included Scott in court documents citing that the rapper is also is responsible for his stress and damages. According to the filings obtained by the celebrity gossip news outlet, the “Sicko Mode” rapper is asking the courts to dismiss the suit with prejudice so he, his company Jack Enterprises, and his Cactu...
Travis Scott & Kylie Jenner Are Still Together Despite ‘W Mag’ Allegation, Sources Say
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bob Levey / Getty Are they or aren’t they? Should we care? A scrapped W mag cover story featuring Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott made waves when the article’s writer alleged that the couple wasn’t really a couple and haven’t been for two years despite recently birthing a second child together. “Travis and Kylie seemed very comfortable under the sheets, but even though they will soon have two children together — their daughter, Stormi, is 3 — they are not a couple, and haven’t been in two years. They’re the modern family!,” the author wrote even though there are zero direct quotes from Travis or Kylie in the article confirming this. Related Stories Coming on the heels of Travis Scott’s Astroworld tragedy that killed 10 people and injured hundred...
Travis Scott’s Offer To Pay Youngest Astroworld Victim’s Funeral Costs Rejected
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Crayton Gerst / Cactus Jack Foundation Travis Scott is extending his support to Astroworld victims but not everyone has welcomed it. The family of Ezra Blount has rejected his offer to cover the funeral expenses. As spotted on Vulture the rapper attempted to pay for the burial ceremony for the nine year old boy who tragically lost his life at the recent music festival. But according to a letter obtained by Rolling Stone Magazine, the family firmly said no via their attorney Bob Hilliard. “Your client’s offer is declined. I have no doubt Mr. Scott feels remorse. His journey ahead will be painful. He must face and hopefully see that he bears some of the responsibility for this tragedy.” Hilliard also told Rolling Stone Scott’s team reached out to ...
‘W Magazine’ Apparently Scrambling To Stop Travis Scott And Kylie Jenner Cover
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Derrick Salters/WENN / WENN Brands continue to back away from Travis Scott. W Magazine is reportedly trying to pull a cover that features the rapper and Kylie Jenner. As spotted on Madam Noire the fashion media outlet is apparently scrambling to pull their December issue that features the celebrity power couple. The New York Post spoke to a source who says they are close to the matter. “W editors have cleared any planned coverage of Travis and Kylie from their website, but the magazine was already printed, and now they are trying to stop the delivery trucks,” the source says. “In the light of what happened at Astroworld, the interview and cover lines seem inappropriate, to say the least.” Related Stories If this yarn is indeed true this marks yet another ...
Nike Postpones Travis Scott Air Max 1 Release In Light Of Astroworld Tragedy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One Digital The sneaker community will have to wait for what supposed to be the most hyped shoe of the season. Nike has decided to postpone the release of Travis Scott’s Air Max 1. As spotted on TMZ the global sportswear company has announced that the “Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack” is officially on ice. Earlier this week the SNKRS app released a statement detailing their decision. “Out of respect for everyone impacted by the tragic events at the Astroworld Festival, we are postponing the launch of the Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack,” Nike said on Monday, November 15. The kicks in question are the “Saturn Gold” and “Baroque Brown” pairs, both feature earth tone colorways, an ACG inspired lacing system and and Scott’s backward swoosh. Whi...
Astroworld Attendees Might Waive Their Rights To Sue If They Accept Refunds
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty The aftermath behind the tragic events from the Astroworld festival continues. Lawyers have stated that anyone who is accepting refunds will essentially be waiving their rights to seek damages. As spotted on Hype Beast, anyone who went to Astroworld needs to read the fine print for anything related to the show. West Coast Trial Lawyers president and co-founder Neama Rahmani gave an expert opinion on the matter. Related Stories “Courts generally uphold those types of waivers,” Rahmani explained to Insider. “The classic case is arbitration agreements. Everyone kind of scrolls through. No one reads the fine print, and guess what, you’ve waived your right to a jury trial, waived your right to file a lawsuit, to demand arbitration.” John...
Travis Scott & Reps Issue New Statement On Astroworld Fest, 9th Victim Dies
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty The aftermath of the tragic events at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival last week has led to the ninth person who suffered injuries in the crowd dying, and the rapper and his team issuing a new statement of support for the families. Bharti Shahani, a 22-year old student at Texas A&M University, died on Thursday night (November 11th) as a result of injuries she sustained during the crowd surge at the concert event. She was separated from her sister and cousin who also attended the festival with her, and was pronounced brain dead after reportedly suffering several heart attacks and even being dropped on her head while being rushed out by first responders as reported by TMZ. An attorney representing Shahani’s family broke the news to t...
