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Drake Issues Statement on Astroworld Tragedy: “My Heart is Broken” | THR News
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The rapper featured during Travis Scott's set that later led to a crush and the death of eight people and injuries to many more.
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Drake has broken his silence over the tragic events that occurred at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston.
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The rapper, who is a featured guest during Scott's headline set, took to Instagram on Monday night
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to issue a statement regarding the tragedy when trouble in the crowd led to a mass crush
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and the death of eight people and injuries to many more.
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I've spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy.
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I hate resorting to this platform to express an emotion as delicate as grief,
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but this is where I find myself.
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He continued,
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According to Houston's fire department, an estimated 50,000 people were at the concert Friday night at NRG Park
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when trouble started brewing shortly after 9 p.m.
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It wasn't immediately clear what prompted the crowd to start moving towards the stage while Scott was performing,
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but authorities said they would review drone and on-the-ground footage.
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Houston authorities said the ages of the victims ranged from 14 to 27.
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Additionally, 25 people were transported to the hospital, with 13 still hospitalized,
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five of whom are under the age of 18.
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Scott has pledged refunds for all ticket holders to the festival
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and said he would cover funeral costs for the victims' families.
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On Sunday, a lawsuit was filed by Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry against Scott, Drake, Live Nation and NRG Stadium
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on behalf of one of the victims.
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Drake did not comment on the lawsuit.
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For more on this ongoing story, head to THR.com.
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And for the latest entertainment news and updates, keep watching The Hollywood Reporter News.
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The Hollywood Reporter News.
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