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© Reuters. A sign at NRG Park’s entrance states that Astroworld Festival was cancelled. The announcement came after an overwhelming crowd witnessed Travis Scott perform in Houston, Texas on November 6, 2021. REUTERS/Daniel Kramer

(Reuters] – Travis Scott (30 years old) is an American singer, rapper and record producer. He was among the 8 who died and many more were injured during a crush on Friday at Astroworld’s opening night.

These are some facts about Scott and Astroworld.

* Scott is best known for his third studio album, “Astroworld”, released in 2018 which produced his first Billboard Hot 100 number one single “Sicko Mode”, which featured vocals from Canadian rapper Drake.

* Astroworld is a music festival founded by Scott in 2018 and named after his hit album. The third Astroworld festival was cancelled by the pandemic coronavirus last year.

* The Astroworld festival is located at Houston’s former Six Flags (NYSE:) amusement park, which closed in 2005.

* Scott – real name Jacques Bermon Webster II – has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards, and has won a Billboard Music Award and a Latin Grammy Award.

* Since its inception in 2018, the Astroworld festival has grown in scope and the range of artists performing. The 2019 concert showcased genres such hard and reggaeton, as well as artists like Megan Thee Stallion.

* This year’s two day festival, which has now been canceled, was to feature artists including Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Baby Keem, 21 Savage, and Earth, Wind & Fire.

* In 2020 Scott worked with Epic Games to produce an Astroworld-themed event in the video game Fortnite.

* A portion of the proceeds from this year’s festival were due to be given to the Cactus (NYSE:) Jack Foundation, a charity founded by Scott to help young people.

* Scott has a daughter with model and businesswoman Kylie Jenner, and they are expecting a second child.

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