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15.11.2023 - 23:13 / perezhilton.com
Travis Scott will never forget the tragedy that occurred at his Astroworld Festival.
Back on November 10, 2021, 50,000 people attended the concert at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. But things took a horrifying turn when the crowd surged toward the stage while Travis performed, resulting in thousands of injuries — and the deaths of ten audience members. And now in a new interview with GQ, the 32-year-old rapper opened up about how much that “devastating” night still weighs on him two years later:
Travis added:
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When asked if the deadly concert influenced his new album Utopia, the Goosebumps artists admitted it took “months” to get back into the studio to work on the project. But once he began creating music again, the process became “therapeutic” for him and helped him get through the tragedy:
In fact, through the process, he did end up making a track on the album about the events that transpired in Houston. Travis explained to the outlet the track My Eyes is about “the things I deal with on a day-to-day basis and the fact of how it could be misunderstood and the struggles of life and all aspects of life,” adding:
Stormi Webster’s dad goes on to say a set of “emotional” lyrics that clearly reference the tragedy, saying:
And ultimately, when people listen to the song, Travis hopes to come away with a different perspective on his life. He told the outlet he wants fans “to know I have pain too” through this track, explaining:
It was a heartbreaking situation for the community and the victim’s families. Here’s hoping Travis has learned from this and prioritizes concert safety moving forward. Thoughts, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments. You can also
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