Travis Scott provides email address for victims of the Astroworld tragedy to request assistance

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After previously announcing he will pay for funeral costs, on Thursday, Travis Scott provided an email address for victims of the Astroworld tragedy to reach out to him for assistance.

The statement, obtained by ABC News, reads:

"Over the last week, Travis Scott and his team have been actively exploring routes of connection with each and every family affected by the tragedy through the appropriate liaisons. He is distraught by the situation and desperately wishes to share his condolences and provide aid to them as soon as possible, but wants to remain respectful of each family’s wishes on how they’d best like to be connected.

"To those families who would like to reach out directly to his team, please send an email to the below address where we will have a team on hand to assist: AW21information@gmail.com"

As previously reported, the "Highest in the Room" MC announced Monday that he will pay all funeral costs for those who died during the Astroworld festival last Friday in Houston, Texas. Full refunds will also be issued to all attendees who bought tickets to the event.

Scott, who organized and headlined the festival, is also providing free one-on-one online therapy for those in need. BetterHelp is offering free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist for those who sign up on its website.

The National Alliance on Mental Health, NAMI, has also established a hotline, available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. This hotline can be reached at 1-844-CJ NAMI 1, 844-256-2641.

Nine people died and hundreds were injured when the crowd of 50,000 rushed the stage during Scott's performance. The ninth victim died Wednesday night, according to a statement from the victim's family attorney, obtained by ABC News.

At least 46 people have filed lawsuits accusing Scott and promoter Live Nation of negligence in operating the Astroworld festival, according to Billboard.

Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 3:16PM by Ken Simmons Permalink