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Published 17:38 09 Nov 2021 GMT
Drake has broken his silence over the tragedy that took place at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival on Friday, November 5, after eight people lost their lives during a crowd surge.
As reported by BBC News, panic ensued on the opening night of the Texas festival as the crowd rushed and pushed towards the front of the stage, emergency officials have said.
According to reports, eleven people were transported to hospitals in cardiac arrest as eight people tragically died. Some people were also treated on-site at the NRG Park, at the temporary field hospital.
Drake, who performed live with Scott the night of the tragedy, has now spoken out following the horrific news.
In an Instagram post on Monday, November 8, Drake said he's spent the past few days trying to wrap his mind around the disaster.
"I've spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy," he wrote.
"I hate resorting to this platform to express an emotion as delicate as grief but this is where I find myself. My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for all of them, and will be of service in any way I can. May God be with you all."
Of the 50,000 people who attended the Houston event, roughly 300 were treated for minor injuries such as bruising and cuts.
Scott in a statement through his team said he would pay the funeral costs of those who have died.
The rapper - who is expecting his second child with Kylie Jenner - will also partner with the online therapy service BetterHelp to provide free therapy to those who attended his festival, according to the statement according to CNN.
"Travis remains in active conversations with the city of Houston, law enforcement, and local first responders to respectfully and appropriately connect with the individuals and families of those involved," the statement said.
"These are the first of many steps Travis plans on taking as a part of his personal vow to assist those affected throughout their grieving and recovery process," the statement concluded.
Scott took to social media over the weekend, writing: "I'm absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival."
