Astroworld Investigation: Can Houston PD be objective given close relationship with Travis Scott, Astroworld?
Fox News
Travis Scott’s close relationship with the city of Houston as well as Mayor Sylvester Turner and Police Chief Troy Finner have raised questions about the objectivity of the investigation into the deaths and injuries that occurred at the rapper’s Astroworld Festival.
The rapper, as well as the Astroworld Festival, are a staple in the Houston community. Scott whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, was born and raised in the city and continues to have close ties to the city and uses his celebrity to be a positive influence on his old community.
According to the Houston Chronicle, he spent the days leading up to the 2021 Astroworld Festival doing charity work and announcing partnerships with local organizations to provide support to youths in Houston.