Travis Scott 'devastated' after eight people died during Astroworld Festival
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"I am absolutely devastated by what took place last night," tweeted the rapper after eight people were killed during his concert Friday night.
"I am absolutely devastated by what took place last night," he tweeted Saturday. "My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life.
"I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you Houston PD, Fire Department and NRG Park for their immediate response and support."
At least eight people were killed and many others injured when a crowd surged toward the stage at the Astroworld Festival at NRG Park. About 50,000 people attended. The festival was created by the Houston-born rapper, who has a daughter with Kylie Jenner.
The crowd "for whatever reason began to push and surge towards the front of the stage, which caused the people in the front to be compressed," Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña told CNN Saturday morning.
