The tragic aftermath of the 2021 Astroworld Festival continues to unfold as John Hilgert’s family reaches a settlement in their lawsuit against Travis Scott and Live Nation. According to Rolling Stone, this marks the third settlement outside of court related to the festival incident. The Hilgert family withdrew their lawsuit earlier this year, along with other families of Axel Acosta and Brianna Rodriguez, who also lost their lives during the event.
While these settlements have been reached, Scott and the festival organizers still face civil suits from other attendees, potentially amounting to millions in damages. It’s worth noting that a grand jury investigation cleared Scott and several executives of criminal charges in connection with the Astroworld tragedy.
The Houston Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, revealing attempts by fans, security personnel, and camera operators to raise awareness of the chaotic scene during the crowd surge. Scott explained that he was informed through his earpiece to wrap up the show due to the increasing chaos, but he only fully understood the severity of the situation after the performance.
Despite the ongoing legal challenges, the rapper remains committed to his music career and recently announced a special live concert in Rome, Italy, on August 7, celebrating his new album Utopia. It’s unclear if this is the same show previously mentioned to be happening in Pompeii.
