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Travis Scott Achieves Remarkable Milestone With “ASTROWORLD” Amid Impressive Run Of Feats

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott can say that his 2018 album ASTROWORLD was just the second to do this. According to an Instagram repost from RapTV, every song from La Flame’s third studio LP is now officially platinum by the RIAA. In an ironic twist, the only other artist to do this is Cardi B with her controversial debut, Invasion of Privacy. Not to rag on Travis Scott fans, but it just seems that he can never be first when it comes to awards and accomplishments. Cardi B’s album did this in a shorter window of just under four years. Travis has now done it in just over six.

Obviously, this is still such an amazing feat, which is actually one of many as of the last couple of weeks. Not too long ago, we have learned that the rerelease of DAYS BEFORE RODEO is looking at around 217,000 units in its first week with 190,000 of those being pure sales. It’s outpacing many new releases and could go number one the charts if he can beat out Sabrina Carpenter. Furthermore, Travis Scott was just celebrating another milestone for an older record of his, “goosebumps”.

Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD Is Still Doing Numbers

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The Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight cut featuring Kendrick Lamar just achieved diamond status, making it his second song to do so. There’s always been a constant debate amongst the hip-hop community, as well as Scott’s fan base as to what his best work is. More OG fans may say Rodeo, but with this otherworldly accomplishment, the campaign to push ASTROWORLD to the top of the heap may become fiercer than it already is. It certainly has his biggest songs on it and some of his most lush production to date, which is saying a lot. We are welcoming the debate, so let the war begin.

What are your thoughts on every song off of Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD going platinum? Are you surprised that this happened, why or why not? Were you shocked to learn that Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy was the only other album to do so? Do you think La Flame will achieve this feat with any of his other projects? Where do you rank ASTROWORLD in his discography? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Why Does Nicki Minaj Have Beef With Travis Scott, And How Is Sabrina Carpenter Involved?

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While promoting her new album, Short N’ Sweet, pop star Sabrina Carpenter tweeted, “This one is for Nicki,” prompting “Barbie World” rapper Nicki Minaj to acknowledge the “Espresso” singer during a livestream. Fans quickly deduced that Carpenter was out for revenge on Nicki’s behalf, involving herself in a long-running rivalry between the Queens rapper and Travis Scott. Here’s a refresher on why Nicki Minaj has beef with Travis Scott, and just how Carpenter fits in.

You may remember that Minaj pitched quite a fit in 2018 after Scott’s album Astroworld returned to the No. 1 spot in its second week, relegating Minaj’s new album Queen to a No. 2 debut after Nicki campaigned heavily for the top spot. Her main grievance was that many of Astroworld‘s second-week sales came from merch bundles the Houston rapper pitched on his website, which Nicki felt was unfair, as fans were really buying the merch, not the album, but Travis got the sales anyway.

“I put my blood sweat & tears in writing a dope album only for Travis Scott to have Kylie Jenner post a tour pass telling people to come see her and Stormi,” she wrote on Twitter, before restating her case on Queen Radio. She argued that Billboard should change its counting rules — and it did, eventually — but she was unhappy at the possibility that her project might be seen as a relative failure based on the bar of going No. 1 in its first week (which, technically, she set herself, but we’ll leave that alone for a moment).

Which brings us to today, and Sabrina Carpenter. Clearly, Carpenter counts herself one of Minaj’s loyal Barbz (hopefully, not the toxic kind that bullied journalists and other artists on her behalf). With Short N’ Sweet released on the same day as the re-release to streaming of Scott’s breakout mixtape Days Before Rodeo, it looks like Sabrina sees this as a chance to get justice for Ms. Minaj, if her album can top the Billboard 200 over Scott’s — especially as Scott appears to be up to his old shenanigans. Frankly, everybody here seems way too obsessed with the numbers game, especially as they’re probably not even all competing for the same limited group of fans. Maybe they’d all be better served joining adult sports leagues, so they can get their winning fix somewhere more productive. What I’m saying here is: Bring back Rock N’ Jock. For the culture.

Travis Scott’s “WAKE UP” Turns Six: Another Year Where La Flame Was Robbed At The GRAMMYs

August 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The year that most likely started Travis Scott’s confusion with the GRAMMYs was 2018. That’s when the Houston, Texas native put forth his third studio album, ASTROWORLD. Since its release six years ago, it has become one of the biggest projects not just for him, but also in the streaming era. It boasts billions of streams and easily possesses his most hits on one tracklist to date. Additionally, its simply one of the best pop/trap rap LPs of the 2010s decade thanks to some memorable performances from the main attraction and his laundry of guests, as well as the rich and expansive soundscapes. Furthermore, it’s constantly argued as Travis Scott’s best work thanks to songs like “WAKE UP”.

One of two collaborations between him and The Weeknd, it is essentially a raunchy and wavy love letter to their partners at the time. Overall, “WAKE UP” features some of the most creative, playful, and serene instrumentals on the record. It’s just another reason why Scott and Abel are one of the best rapper/singer duos in the mainstream. Moreover, this track is part of the reason why it was snubbed for Best Rap Album. A lot of listeners painfully remember Cardi B’s massive, but not nearly as impactful Invasion of Privacy taking home the GRAMMY.

It may not just be the fact Scott didn’t win that year that still angers so many till this day. It’s also because Pusha T, Mac Miller and Nipsey Hussle were also in the running and were denied. All of them made incredible records that year and were more than worthy winners. However, it’s arguably worse for Scott because he could have two wins in this category. Killer Mike winning it this year was definitely a great choice. But at the end of the day, UTOPIA may once again be the more remembered album. Sadly, Scott will have to live with the Run The Jewels MC subliminally taunting him for the rest of his career.

“WAKE UP”- Travis Scott & The Weeknd

Quotable Lyrics:

Please don’t wake me up, I feel it creepin’ (Yeah)
Controllin’ how you movin’, lucid dreamin’ (Dreams)
Always on the side of different seasons, yeah-yeah
Took the beltway down to your hood (It’s lit)
Say you was in the crowd, I never looked
Lookin’ back how things came back around, guess I was hooked

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Travis Scott & Live Nation Settle Final Astroworld Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Details

May 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott has been dealing with numerous lawsuits stemming from the Astroworld Festival tragedy that took place back in 2021. Overall, 10 people passed away during the event. This subsequently led to 10 separate wrongful death lawsuits. Nine of these lawsuits had been settled, as we previously reported. However, there was still one outstanding lawsuit pertaining to the death of nine-year-old Ezra Blount who was in attendance with his father. This lawsuit was supposed to go to trial in September.

Well, according to The Houston Chronicle, Scott, Live Nation, and Apple have settled the lawsuit with Ezra Blount’s family, out of court. Like the other lawsuits, the details of this settlement have not been made public. “The family is happy to resolve its claim against all defendants following the death of their son, Ezra,” Scott West, the lawyer for the Blount family said. “They look forward to continuing the process of healing and never forgetting.”

Travis Scott Has More To Come

In October, Scott will be going to trial for a separate class action lawsuit in regards to the hundreds of injuries that were suffered at the show. Of course, this is going to be a much more difficult lawsuit to settle out of court. Regardless, this has been a lengthy saga that we’re sure has been difficult for all parties. We just hope all of the victims are able to find peace after such a traumatizing event.

Let us know what you think of this latest development, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the tragedy was Travis Scott’s fault? Who do you think should take most of the blame for what went down at the festival? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Travis Scott Astroworld Lawsuit: Trial Start Date Revealed

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Overall, the Travis Scott Astroworld Festival in 2021 was a disaster. Ten people were killed during the festival, and thousands of others were injured during a crowd crush. It was one of the biggest festival tragedies in the history of hip-hop, and the ramifications are still being felt to this day. Scott, Live Nation, and even Apple Inc. have been subjected to numerous lawsuits. However, it was recently revealed that Scott had settled nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits that had been filed.

Now, Scott is still facing one more for the death of 9-year-old Ezra Blount. A couple of days ago in Houston, State District Judge Kristen Hawkins revealed that the trial for this lawsuit would begin in September. In fact, the exact date for jury selection has been set for September 10th. The family of Blount wanted to have the trial earlier, but judge Hawkins revealed that this would not be feasible at the moment. Of course, the trial could be canceled if Scott and Live Nation come through with a settlement in the next few months.

Travis Scott Could Be On The Stand Soon

US rapper Travis Scott arrives for the screening of the film “The Idol” during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 22, 2023. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

In addition to the wrongful death lawsuits, there are also a ton of injury cases that are still ongoing. Following the tragedy, it was well known that this would be a legal nightmare for the artist. For now, the recent settlement amounts have not been disclosed. That said, it seems clear that this is costing Scott millions of dollars right now.

Let us know what you think about the Travis Scott Astroworld situation, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Travis Scott was at fault for all of this? Do you feel safe when attending big festivals? Are festivals doing enough for safety and first responders? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Travis Scott And Live Nation Have Reportedly Settled 9 Out Of 10 Wrongful Death Lawsuits In Relation To The 2021 Astroworld Tragedy

May 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Following a deathly crowd surge at Travis Scott‘s 2021 Astroworld Festival, 10 families filed wrongful death lawsuits against the rapper and Live Nation. According to a report from the Associated Press, nine of the 10 lawsuits have been settled.

The news arrived Today (May 9), as one of the lawsuits was set to go to trial this week.

Jury selection was set to begin Tuesday in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Madison Dubiski, a 23-year-old Houston resident who was one of 10 people killed in the 2021 Astroworld tragedy. However, Neal Manne, an attorney for Live Nation, said during a court hearing today that nine of the suits were settled, including one for Madison Dubiski.

“Mr. Scott is grateful that a resolution has been reached without the need for a trial,” said Ted Anastasiou, a representative for Scott. “The confidential agreement will honor Madison Dubiski’s legacy and promote improvements for concert safety.”

Noah Wexler, an attorney for Dubiski’s family, also confirmed that the case has been “resolved in its entirety.”

At the time of writing, the suit filed by the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, the youngest person killed during the concert, is still pending.

“As the youngest victim, Ezra’s terror must have been unimaginable as the crowd surge ripped him from the safety of his father’s shoulders and then crushed and suffocated the life out of his small body,” Bob Hilliard, an attorney for Blount’s family, said in a statement following Wednesday’s hearing.

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Trial Delayed Right Before Scheduled Start Date

May 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s already been a long time coming for the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy and their victims seeking out justice. The dozens and dozens of lawsuits filed over the notoriously deadly music festival were collected into one major legal undertaking. But as you’d expect with so many defendants and so many cases the resulting trial has moved quite slowly. Back in March they were still settling who the actual defendants in the case would be. Drake, who made a surprise appearance at the festival, was released from the lawsuit. Travis Scott made a similar request but it was denied.

According to Billboard, the newest delay in the trial is yet another one of the defendants trying to get out of the case, Apple. The company livestreamed the festival on their Apple Music platform and were included in lawsuits alongside Scott and many others who worked on the festival. Apple is also attempting to be freed from the lawsuit making a free speech argument. They’re appealing a motion that was already struck down arguing that streaming the concert grants them the right to free speech as electronic media. While the appeal is being weighed the trial has to be delayed. It was about the reach the jury selection phase, but that’s now been pushed back.

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Trial Delayed Again

First Trial Over Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Delayed By Apple’s Free Speech Claims https://t.co/hyO1K234TD

— billboard (@billboard) May 3, 2024

Prior to this delay the latest development in the Astroworld Festival trial dealt with the public’s ability to watch it. The victims filed a motion attempting to get the trial broadcast online. Their statement indicated they were seeking transparency and accountability with the move. They already scored a pretty significant win when the judge ruled that the trial will have a jury that Scott and the other defendants will have to face.

What do you think of Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival trial being delayed after Apple made a last second move to try and be released from the trial? If the court proceedings end up being livestreamed do you think you’ll tune in? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Travis Scott’s Request To Be Dismissed From Astroworld Liability Has Been Denied By A Judge

April 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In March, Travis Scott’s attorneys moved to be dismissed from pending liability litigation over the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy, but today, his request was denied by the judge overseeing the case. According to Billboard (via Rolling Stone), Judge Kristen Hawkins denied the motion without a written rationale for her ruling. That means Scott will still be on the hook — along with Live Nation and the other festival organizers — when the massive combined civil liability trial begins on May 6. The first case to be tried will be the wrongful death suit filed by the family of the late Madison Dubiski.

Scott’s lawyers’ bid to remove him from the liability proceedings followed a similar, successful bid by Drake. They argued, “Performing artists, even those who engage in certain promotional activities, have no inherent expertise or specialized knowledge in concert safety measures, venue security protocols, or site-design,” asserting that should free him from liability for the crowd crush that killed 10 and injured hundreds. However, Dubiski’s family’s attorneys responded that Scott showed “a conscious disregard for safety,” citing Scott’s tweet that “we still sneaking the wild ones in” after the festival sold out as evidence he did not properly regard overcrowding concerns. In addition, he was the only artist performing during his headlining set with no counterprogramming to cut down on crowding, and the plaintiffs say he disregarded festival organizers’ recommendations to stop the fest as conditions worsened.

Drake Was Dropped From The Astroworld Lawsuits Ahead Of Trial In May

April 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake has reportedly been dismissed from all Astroworld lawsuits, according to TMZ. The publication shared that the “First Person Shooter” hitmaker was granted a motion for summary judgment and as a result, all the claims against him were dismissed.

Court documents obtained by TMZ noted that a judge in Harris County, Texas heard the Astroworld-related arguments and chose to dismiss all claims against Drake with prejudice.

Drake had been previously named a defendant in some lawsuits related to the Astroworld Festival tragedy of 2021. Plaintiffs had reportedly alleged that Drake, who performed on stage at the festival as a guest of the founder and creator, rapper Travis Scott, helped incite the crushing frenzy, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.

Drake reportedly argued that him showing up as a guest of Scott shouldn’t be grounds for legal action. Evidently, he added that he shouldn’t be held responsible for any injuries or casualties, as he wasn’t involved with planning the festival.

Scott, along with Apple, also reportedly asked to be removed from the lawsuits, suggesting that safety measures were not his responsibility. However, a Harris County judge denied both Scott’s and Apple’s request.

The Astroworld trial is scheduled to begin in May.

Drake Officially Dismissed From Astroworld Lawsuits

April 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s been two-and-a-half years since the Astroworld Festival disaster where 10 people died in the crowd. It happened during the 2021 edition of Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival and led to discussions about crowd safety and emergency protocol for similar live experiences. There’s still a long legal battle ahead of Scott and some of the companies that helped promote and run the festival. But one person who won’t have to be concerned with the legal proceedings anymore is Drake.

Drizzy appeared on stage alongside Travis Scott during the now-notorious performance. He was named as a defendant in some of the lawsuits filed against the festival as some believed he helped contribute to the chaotic nature of the event. When the dozens of lawsuits filed were collected into one big lawsuit his name carried over as a defendant. But his days of having to worry about the case are officially over. According to TMZ, a judge has ruled in the rapper’s favor in his request to be released from all claims in the lawsuit.

Drake Dismissed From Astroworld Festival Lawsuit

The new ruling releasing Drake from the lawsuit follows his original filing last month. Travis Scott himself also attempted a similar move claiming that he wasn’t responsible for things like festival safety since he was merely an artist performing at the event. The judge shut that claim down and denied his motion to be released from the suit. Apple was also declined a release from the lawsuit. The tech company streamed the performance through their Apple Music platform.

After an extended absence from new studio albums, Travis Scott returned with his new album UTOPIA last year. The record even featured a collaboration with Drake on the track “Meltdown” which would become one of the record’s biggest hits. What do you think of Drake being dismissed from the Astroworld Festival lawsuit? Do you think it’s the right move to let him off the hook for what happened at the festival? Let us know in the comment section below.

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