Travis Scott Was Reportedly Arrested Twice in the Past for Inciting Fans

Eight people died in a stampede at Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, on Friday, after which, conflicting reports emerged triggering confusion about whether the rapper should be charged for his alleged role in the tragedy. Two of those killed were teenagers under the age of 18, according to the authorities.

Rapper Travis Scott has previously been arrested at least twice for provoking his audience to rush the stage in defiance of security measures, according to an AP report.

In 2017, the rapper was accused of provoking fans to bypass security and rush the stage at a concert in Arkansas. Several people, including a security guard and a police officer, were injured as a result of chaos.

According to social media reports, Scott even chanted "JUMP," allegedly encouraging fans to jump off the 3rd-floor balcony, which reportedly resulted in one concertgoer being pushed off from it.

Earlier in 2015, Scott pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charges after the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, where he reportedly invited fans to climb over security barriers but, luckily, no injuries were reported.

Concertgoers remember him chanting "I want chaos" to the audience.

#TravisScott has had a series of incidents at previous shows that have resulted in “riots” and injuries. Lollapalooza 2015, he was arrested for disorderly conduct.

In the video he says ‘middle fingers up,” which is directed to the security trying to descale the situation. pic.twitter.com/LSyyiweeBv

— sí (@sisihunni) November 6, 2021

Travis Scott has been arrested and convicted twice for encouraging fans to rush his stage. One man was paralyzed at NYC concert in 2017. In a 2015 show, he told the crowd, “Let’s go. Come over. I want chaos”. Past chaos and stage rushing incidents caused by Scott: pic.twitter.com/gs8jZbfbXG

— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) November 7, 2021

I remember seeing Travis Scott at lolla in 15 and he literally told the crowd Fuck the security and to storm the stage
he played ONE song and the show had to be stopped bc people were storming the stage n he got arrested after

— 🪴🪴🪴 (@meggwilso) November 7, 2021

While it is suggested that Scott had no idea what was going on as he continued performing despite chants from the audience to stop the show, a whole wave of criticism has been expressed online, with users calling on authorities to hold the rapper responsible.

They have cited the previous incidents as proof that it has apparently become a "feature" of Scott's shows, for whom "rebellion" is reportedly a part of his image presented to fans.

honestly travis scott should be arrested after last night. the crowd was so clearly and so loudly pleading for help and he just went on and pretended like he couldn’t even see it

— abby (@abmoneyxo) November 6, 2021

Lol if you look at the promo for Astroworld it shows barricades being broken down. Travis Scott has been arrested twice already for encouraging this and getting people hurt. He wanted this to happen. There is video of him encouraging it at other events. #ASTROFEST #TravisScott

— SupremeVeganMorals (@RedditProofVest) November 6, 2021

Numerous videos have emerged on social media suggesting Scott was fully aware of the situation but deliberately went on performing as ambulances and police were trying to get unconscious people away from the scene.

Additionally, users have suggested that the rapper is now actively deleting his previous Twitter and Instagram posts that include provocative statements.

Travis Scott should be held directly liable, charged, arrested, and sued for inciting a riot while he clearly saw medical staff nearly at the front of the stage. This piece of human garbage should be brought to justice for his continual lack of regard for human life https://t.co/6UEk81oZrF

— TrashPanda (@Thezeekitz) November 6, 2021

here he is last night. it was the moment the ambulance wasn’t able to go anywhere, due to the crowds blatant disrespect.

He encouraged it. pic.twitter.com/yd7FCtfMSK

— sí (@sisihunni) November 6, 2021

He saw an ambulance and person in cardiac arrest Getting CPR he know what was going on and told the show to continue

— Shaun (@airmech07) November 7, 2021

this hurts to watch... It makes me sick to my stomach. Travis Scott is SICK pic.twitter.com/CgaAPHapBT

— Barb Status (@barb_status) November 6, 2021

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told reporters on Saturday that eight people died as a result of Friday's show, a total of 25 people were taken to the hospital, 13 of them still remain hospitalized

Puzzling reports have also emerged of a security officer allegedly being injected with drugs in his neck during the concert, which is now being investigated by local police.

Scott tweeted on Saturday he was "absolutely devastated" by the incident and pledged to work with the authorities to help the families of the victims.