Rapper Travis Scott has vowed to cover all funeral costs for those killed at his Astroworld Festival in Houston.
A total of 8 people died and hundreds of others were injured when a crowd surged toward the festival’s stage during the rapper’s performance last Friday night at NRG Park.
In a statement obtained by CNN and ABC News, a representative for the artist said Scott will also provide further aid for people affected by Friday’s tragedy.
Additionally, the representative said Scott has partnered with BetterHelp to supply free one-on-one therapy, and he’s working with local organizations to direct those in need to proper mental health services.
Authorities are still investigating what exactly went wrong and who may be responsible. That includes reviewing safety procedures and videos, as well as interviewing witnesses.
Those who died in the incident range in age from 14 to 27. These are their names, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
27-year-old Mirza Baig of Houston
23-year-old Rodolfo Peña of Laredo
23-year-old Madison Dubiski of Cypress
21-year-old Franco Patiño of Illinois
20-year-old Jacob Jurinke of Illinois
14-year-old John Hilgert of Houston
21-year-old Axel Acosta Avila of Washington
16-year-old Brianna Rodriguez of Houston
Scott’s representative says the rapper will announce more relief efforts for the victims in the coming days and weeks