Even though his name has been in the mud lately Travis Scott is continuing on with his community work. This week he gave away 5,000 toys in his hometown.
Travis Scott is continuing his hope-for-redemption tour following his deadly Astroworld concert that ended in 10 people losing their lives and countless others being injured. Losing his spot at Coachella and possibly losing his deal with Nike, among other losses, is making things look bleak for the future of Scott's career, so it makes sense that he would be on a damage control mission, which arguably began with his controversial sit-down with Charlamagne Tha God.
Rumors have spread that Scott was so intent at performing at the festival next year that he offered to do it for free, but the powers that be at Coachella wanted no parts of the outrage that having him perform would incur.
Ed McPherson, the attorney representing Travis Scott, spoke out about the rap star's controversial interview with Charlamagne Tha God which was posted on YouTube. Speaking with TMZ, he stated that the idea to do the sit-down was at Scott's insistence.
According to CNN, Travis Scott is denying the allegations, including negligence, in the multiple lawsuits that have been filed against him for the Astroworld Festival tragedy.
Travis Scott is asking that he not be included as a defendant in a lawsuit.
A scrapped W mag cover story featuring Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott made waves when the article’s writer alleged that the couple wasn’t really a couple and haven’t been for two years despite recently birthing a second child together.
Travis Scott is extending his support to Astroworld victims but not everyone has welcomed it. The family of Ezra Blount has rejected his offer to cover the funeral expenses.
Brands continue to back away from Travis Scott. W Magazine is reportedly trying to pull a cover that features the rapper and Kylie Jenner.
The sneaker community will have to wait for what supposed to be the most hyped shoe of the season. Nike has decided to postpone the release of Travis Scott’s Air Max 1.
The aftermath behind the tragic events from the Astroworld festival continues. Lawyers have stated that anyone who is accepting refunds will essentially be waiving their rights to seek damages.
Travis Scott and his team have issued a statement expressing condolences and support to the families of those affected by the tragic events at the Astroworld Festival, as a college student becomes the ninth casualty on Thursday.
