- Travis Scott is a hugely famous American rapper
- He headlined a tragic show at Astroworld
- The incident still haunts him
The rap mogul, who faced intense scrutiny after the tragic event, has been tight-lipped since the Texas grand jury's decision to clear him of criminal charges. But now, he's channeling his pain and reflections into his latest album, 'Utopia,' featuring the poignant track "My Eyes." Scott admits, "That moment for families, for the city, it was devastating."
Travis is still trying to heal
Scott reveals that returning to the studio was a therapeutic escape, allowing him to pour his emotions into the music. "Making music, you think about things that go on in life," he says, acknowledging the therapeutic power of his creative process.
When probed about his mental state post-tragedy, the rapper confesses, "I was just overly devastated." The fans, he says, are like family, and the loss weighs heavily on him. "It has its moments where it gets rough," he shares, offering a rare glimpse into his personal struggles.
In "My Eyes," Scott raps about the haunting memories and his desire to save his fans. "It was a real moment," he tells GQ, emphasizing the emotional significance of the song. He hopes listeners will understand his pain and his ongoing quest for personal growth and change.
The Astroworld artist wants his fans to know that he shares their pain and is committed to finding ways to improve himself and the world around him. "I go through things like everyone else," he asserts, hoping for empathy and understanding from his audience.
As for what he wants his fans to get from it, Scott said he hopes it acknowledges his pain and concerns, as well as the "things I see on a day-to-day basis I think about them. And every day I want to find change in the things, to make things better, make myself better. It’s just like: I go through things like everyone else. And even recently through something like I never could imagine."
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The truth comes out...
After a 19-month investigation, a Houston grand jury determined in June that Scott and the other Astroworld organizers would not face criminal charges.
The rapper, however, faced hours of questioning in September in a civil deposition in connection with the hundreds of lawsuits that were filed against him and others; to date there are more than 1,500 active cases tied to the festival tragedy, with the first trial scheduled for May 6, 2024.
The general public at large is still not ready to fully accept his lack of guilt in the incident after he incited fans to "go wild" while he was on stage. It will likely be some time before all wounds are healed.
As Travis Scott faces the music and confronts his darkest hour, his journey towards healing and redemption continues to unfold. With 'Utopia,' he not only offers an artistic reflection but also a plea for compassion in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
