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Man Who Was Paralyzed After A Fall At Travis Scott Concert In 2017 Speaks Out About Astroworld Tragedy
A man who became "severely paralyzed" while attending a Travis Scott concert in 2017 in New York just shared his reaction to the horrific tragedy that befell the rapper's Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas last weekend.
Eight people died and hundreds more were injured during Scott's performance when a panic-fueled crowd of about 50,000 people surged towards the stage and crushed people in a massive stampede.
The chaos unfolding went on unnoticed as some concertgoers were seen in viral videos dancing atop medical vehicles that were trying to tend to injured people.
So when is it ever gonna stop when are they ever gonna cancel this man why is he still doing concerts how many more lives does he have to take.
— lori lorena 🦋🐰🐝 (@choicewenbebes) November 7, 2021
Kyle Green, who was 23-years-old when he attended the concert four years ago, was pushed off a balcony equivalent to a height of three stories.
He became partially paralyzed not as a result of the impact from falling to the ground, but because of being "improperly removed" by a security team—rather than by medical professionals— from the premises.
How does one go to a concert and lose control so much that they push someone off a balcony? 🤦🏽♀️#traviscott
— It's A New Season! (@CivilRightsStan) November 8, 2021
In Green's suit, his lawyers alleged he was taken away without "a cervical collar, backboard and other safety precautions."
Now 27 and in a wheelchair, the concert injury left Green with a fractured vertebrae, a broken left wrist and fractured right ankle..
Upon hearing about the deadly event on November 5, Green's attorney, Howard Hershenhorn, said his client was:
"Extremely upset and sad for the devastation to these people and to their families—the people who were killed and the people who were horribly injured."
The PTSD you must have accrued, Kyle Green, from that life-altering tragedy! 😥🙏🏼💔 Bless your heart & for speaking out to the victims of this travesty. 🙌🏼
— Flower Child (@504ever___) November 8, 2021
In what world is people getting HURT not enough to stop a concert. And what did they think was going to happen? Medics supposed to shout a body count? I call BS. He kept going while medics were doing CPR on MULTIPLE PEOPLE! WHY!?
— Dana ComstockBenzick (@momtocoolkids) November 7, 2021
Talking to TODAY, Hershenhorn added:
"At the same time, he was really angry at Travis and at Travis' team, including his security, etc., because Travis clearly hasn't learned from what has previously transpired or what previously occurred. He hasn't learned …"
Kyle Green is suing Travis Scott after a 2017 concert became so chaotic he later fell from a third-story balcony and was left partially paralyzed.
Green's attorney talks to @donlemon about the Astroworld concert in Houston that left 8 dead and dozens injured. pic.twitter.com/dP1ZpoMeKl
— Don Lemon Tonight (@DonLemonTonight) November 9, 2021
Glad to see our partner, Howard Hershenhorn, fighting not only for our client, Kyle Green, but also joining in the effort to stop this dangerous and aberrant behavior. Our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy.
— Gair Gair Conason (@InjuryAttysNY) November 9, 2021
In court documents obtained by the media outlet, Green sued Scott and seven other defendants including The Bowery Presents—the organization that owned Terminal 5 at the time of the concert—and Strike Force Protective Services, a security company.
The lawsuit alleged that the rapper, whose real name is Jacques Webster Jr. "incited mayhem and chaos through his conduct."
I hope each and every person sues Travis Scott and anyone having to so with this concert. Unfortunately, loss of money is the only thing that will stop this negligence.
— KD Smith (@KDSmith39) November 7, 2021
Lyrics from Scott's 2018 song "Stargazing" were referenced as an example of how his music could incite violence.
An excerpt of the song from his Grammy-nominated album, Astroworld, reads:
"And it ain't a mosh pit if it ain't no injuries / I got 'em stage diving out the nosebleeds."
Footage of Scott encouraging another fan climbing off a balcony to jump into the mosh pit below during the 2017 concert has surfaced online.
The rapper can be heard assuring the dangling fan, "They going to catch you. Don't be scared. Fall."
Unlike Green, the audience member seen in the clip appears to have survived without serious injury.
Travis Scott fan jumped from third floor during show!youtu.be
Scott has not publicly responded to the footage.
This performer incites violence at his concerts.
— Ursula Koenig (@ursulakoenig) November 7, 2021
I was working the Perry stage at Lollapalooza Chicago when Travis Scott came late then told the crowd f..k the police f..k security jump the barricades. He needs to be held accountable!
— Bonnie Teut (@b_teut) November 8, 2021
Hershenhorn told CNN's Don Lemon that his client has made a "somewhat partial recovery on the right side of his body but the left side remains almost entirely paralyzed."
Green's deposition is coming up in December, while Scott's will take place early next year.
The media outlet said, "So far through his lawyers, Scott has denied 'each and every' allegation."
If he didn't stop the concert than he should go to jail. Travis Scott, his crew and the promoters are responsible for this tragedy. Pray for the victims and their families. This didn't have to happen.
— Adrianne (@rose21282128) November 8, 2021
There's a solution to this moving forward. Don't buy his music and don't go to his concerts. What has been done can't be undone, but he can suffer the consequences by losing what he does care about, money and fame.
— mma (@MRodAviles) November 8, 2021
Why is @trvisXX allowed to continue to have concerts if this keeps happening.
— BANG!💙🌊😷❤ (@TheNewsBox1) November 7, 2021
In the wake of the Astroworld tragedy, USA Today reported 17 lawsuits were filed against Scott and the concert promoter Live Nation, citing them as being responsible for the chaos that led to the fatal trampling and crushing of audience members.