Kylie Jenner was overwhelmed by the drama that occurred during the Astroworld festival organized by her companion Travis Scott.

Eight fans, aged 14 to 27, died on Friday after being crushed against the stage in a giant crowd movement.

On Instagram (in a story since disappeared but relayed by WorldStarHipHop), the reality TV star, who was on site with her daughter Stormi, 3, and who is pregnant with her second child, shared his condolences for the families of the victims .

“Travis and I are broken and devastated.

My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost their lives, been injured or affected in any way by the events of yesterday.

And also for Travis who I know cares deeply about his fans and the Houston community.

I want to make it clear that we weren't aware of the deaths until we were informed after the show and we would never have continued filming or singing, ”she posted.

Investigation in progress

The last sentence is a response to the rising controversy surrounding Travis Scott's behavior on stage during the incident. In the press, questions are starting to emerge as to why the rapper continued his concert, even though the promoters had decided to stop the show, when they realized that the situation was more dramatic than what they imagined.

The investigation must determine why security did not immediately end the show when the first victims began to fall. According to the

Houston Chronicle

, the first signs that some people were in serious distress were known as early as 9:39 p.m. Travis Scott's set didn't end until 10:15 p.m., 36 minutes later. On Instagram, a fan who goes by the pseudonym SeannaFaith, recounted how her calls for help were totally ignored by security, as the first requests for help from fans began thirty seconds after Travis' concert began. Scott, according to her.

"I am committed to working with the Houston community to heal and support families in need," said the rapper, who also says he is working with authorities to shed light on the situation.

A complaint has already been filed against Travis Scott and Drake, also on stage.

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