Astroworld Festival Victim’s Family Turns Down Travis Scott’s Offer To Take Care Of Their 9-Year-Old Child’s Funeral

Hilliard responded with a family response, turning down the offer.

Hilliard’s letter read: “Losing a child is like a fountain of unimaginable pain. “Your client’s offer was rejected.”

The letters were provided to CNN by Hilliard. CNN has reached out to Petrocelli and Scott’s team for comment, but did not receive a response.

Scott said in a statement after the Astroworld event that he was “devastated” about what happened.

He went to see ‘his favorite artist’

Ezra was in Houston to meet “his favorite artist” and attend a concert with his father Treston Blount, his grandfather Bernon Blount said. Bernon Blount said: “When my son went to the concert, he had my nephew on his shoulder.

“All the people pushed in, and he couldn’t breathe so he eventually passed out from the pressure on his body. And when he lost consciousness, Ezra fell off his shoulder and into the crowd. “

Petrocelli’s letter went on to say that Scott was “devastated” by the tragedy and also “grieves for the families whose loved ones have died or been injured.”

“Travis is keen on personal contact, but does not want to invade Mr. Blount’s privacy during his time of grief,” Petrocelli’s letter read. “Travis is committed to doing its part to help families in need and start a lasting healing process in the Houston community. To that end, Travis wants to pay for his son’s funeral expenses.” Mr. Blount.”

The letter concluded by saying that the offer would have “no effect” on any litigation in which the family may be involved.

“There may be, and I hope there is, what redemption and growth for him on the other side of this painful process will be – and perhaps someday, when time permits some cure. heal the victims and Mr. Scott accepts responsibility and others, Treston and Mr. Scott can meet – for there is also healing,” Hilliard’s letter read.

“For now, Mr. Scott must respect the fact that his pain and devastation goes to Treston, Ezra’s mother and other victims.”

The lawsuit, filed earlier that week, names defendants including Apple Music, Scott, rapper Drake and Live Nation, accusing them of negligence and making “an exorbitant amount of money” from the event. but chose to “cut corners, cut costs and put festival-goers at risk.”

CNN reached out to the defendants but did not receive an immediate response.

Live Nation h earlier said in a statement that it was “deeply heartbroken for those lost and affected” and “will continue to work to provide as much information and support as possible to the authorities.” local as they investigate the situation.”

Drake said in a statement posted on Instagram after the concert that “his heart breaks for the family and friends of those who have lost their lives and for anyone who is grieving. I will continue. continue to pray for all of them, and will serve in any way I can.”