Travis Scott settles first Astroworld lawsuits

Houston, Texas - Travis Scott has settled the first lawsuit associated with the horrific crowd crush at his Astroworld festival in November, which left 10 people dead and hundreds more injured.

Travis Scott performs onstage in Los Angeles, California in July 2022.
Travis Scott performs onstage in Los Angeles, California in July 2022.  © EMMA MCINTYRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

The family of Axel Acosta, a 21-year-old victim of the tragedy, reached a settlement with Scott, Live Nation, and other involved parties.

The terms of the agreement are being kept confidential.

Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee announced that the settlement had been reached in a post shared on Instagram.

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"Victim Axel Acosta was a beloved son, brother, and student," Buzbee said. "He was kind and loving. He is greatly missed. Please keep his family in your prayers."

The attorney filed a lawsuit last November against the 31-year-old rapper seeking $750 million in damages on behalf of 125 victims at the festival, including Acosta.

Buzbee's legal team said that the 21-year-old's death was the result of "gross negligence," according to the complaint obtained by People.

"Axel Acosta loved and adored Travis Scott and the other performers at Astroworld — the feeling was not mutual," the lawsuit said.

The family of 16-year-old victim Brianna Rodriguez has also reached a settlement with Scott, per the Houston Chronicle.

There are still more suits to be sorted out.

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