He will also partner with BetterHelp to provide free mental health services to all those affected by the tragedy.Ī statement released by a representative for Travis said: "Travis Scott will cover all funeral costs and provide further aid for individuals affected by the November 5 tragedy at Astroworld Festival. Travis meanwhile has pledged to pay for the funeral costs of those he died in the tragedy. He concluded his post: "May God be with you all."
"I will continue to pray for all of them, and will be of service in any way I can." My heart is broken for the families of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering. "I hate resorting to this platform to express an emotion as delicate as grief but this is where I find myself. The star, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, told his 95.8 million followers: "I've spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy. Travis is said to have left the party as soon as he found out what had happened.ĭrake, 35, broke his silence on Monday night with a statement on Instagram. It's also reported that Drake didn't have any idea about what was unfolding at NRG Park in Texas as the party got underway. The afterparty was held by Drake, who had been a surprise performer alongside Travis during the show. A source told TMZ : "Travis didn't know the severity of the situation when he arrived at the party, as far as timing, this remains consistent with the fact that no one including the police had publicly confirmed the gravity of the events that had taken place."