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"NAW AND WE STILL SNEAKING THE WILD ONES IN," wrote Scott in a since-deleted tweet from May 2021, which was sent out after it was reported that the festival had sold out. Manuel Souza's lawsuit claims that this tweet "recklessly encouraged fans to breach the barriers and otherwise actively encouraged a culture of violence."
As seen in one viral video from the festival, crowds rushed through an entrance barrier and dozens tripped over each other as fans bolted into the sold-out show. With over 50,000 confirmed attendees, the grounds were filled completely. There were widespread reports of overcrowding, and some fans in attendance have shared harrowing details of their experiences, noting how difficult it was to breathe in the crowd. There have also been reports of somebody in the audience who may have injected people with drugs, with one security guard alleging that he was stabbed in the neck with a syringe.
Scott has an unfortunate history of things going massively wrong at his concerts. Back in 2017, a fan was paralyzed at his New York show after being thrown off a balcony at Terminal 5. The fan, Kyle Green, issued a statement about the Astroworld tragedy through his lawyer, saying, "He’s devastated and heartbroken for the families of those who were killed and for those individuals who were severely injured. He’s even more incensed by the fact that it could have been avoided had Travis learned his lesson in the past and changed his attitude about inciting people to behave in such a reckless manner."
We will continue to keep you updated on what happens next in this developing story.
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<b>Managing Editor</b> <!--BR--> Alex Zidel began working at HotNewHipHop as a Staff Writer in February 2018 before becoming the Managing Editor in June 2019. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Young Thug, Frank Ocean.
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