Drake speaks up after Travis Scott's tragic concert: My heart is broken
Since last weekend, the news of Travis Scott's fatal concert where as many as eight people lost their lives and dozens were injured has not stopped shaking the world. Rapper Drake also addressed the whole situation.
Through his Instagram, Drake stated that his heart was broken and that he could not bear anyone's suffering.
"I've spent the last few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy. I hate resorting to this platform to express an emotion as delicate as grief but this is where I find myself. My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives, and for anyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for all of them and be of service in any way I can. May God be with you all,” Drake wrote in the emotional statement.
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Recall, many condemned Travis for his negligent behavior, claiming that the rapper, although he knew that something was not right, continued with the concert.
People trying to stop the Travis Scott concert saying people are really hurt please stop. And they just get ignored??? What is this world coming to? 8 people are now dead #ASTROWORLDFest https://t.co/LXk1LD9TNe — Janelle Pierzina (@JanellePierzina) November 6, 2021
In his address to the public, Travis mentioned, among other things, that together with the concert organizers he will refund money to everyone who bought a ticket for Astroworld. He also said that he will pay for the funeral expenses for all eight people that died that night and all additional expenses of the people who were affected by the tragedy.
By: Sarah R.
