US Rapper Travis Scott Won't Face Criminal Charges over Concert Crush

US rapper Travis Scott is seen in Cannes, France in May 2023. Valery HACHE / AFP/File
US rapper Travis Scott is seen in Cannes, France in May 2023. Valery HACHE / AFP/File
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US Rapper Travis Scott Won't Face Criminal Charges over Concert Crush

US rapper Travis Scott is seen in Cannes, France in May 2023. Valery HACHE / AFP/File
US rapper Travis Scott is seen in Cannes, France in May 2023. Valery HACHE / AFP/File

US rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges over the death of 10 people killed in a crush during a Texas concert in 2021, a Houston grand jury decided Thursday.

Some 50,000 people had packed into Houston's NRG Park for Scott's Astroworld music festival when the crowd started pushing toward the stage as he was performing, triggering chaos, said AFP.

Lacking air and space, some fainted and were trampled by the crowd. Among those who were killed in the November 2021 havoc was a nine-year-old, and hundreds more concertgoers were injured.

Faced with cries for help, organizers waited dozens of minutes before stopping the music and evacuating the area.

"It is tragic that 10 innocent people were killed while trying to enjoy an evening of music and entertainment," Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said. "... but a tragedy isn't always a crime, and not every death is a homicide."

"No criminal charges will be filed in the incident," a statement by Ogg's office read.

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Astroworld festival organizers, who accusers say failed to ensure the safety of concertgoers.

In addition to Scott, promoters, concert site managers and several companies associated with the festival have been targeted in the suits.

Thursday's ruling concerns only criminal proceedings, meaning civil lawsuits can still proceed.



Manga Arabia Partners with Japan's Coamix to Translate Popular Works into Arabic 

The partnership aims to provide high-quality content that respects local culture while meeting the expectations of readers across the Arab world. (SPA)
The partnership aims to provide high-quality content that respects local culture while meeting the expectations of readers across the Arab world. (SPA)
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Manga Arabia Partners with Japan's Coamix to Translate Popular Works into Arabic 

The partnership aims to provide high-quality content that respects local culture while meeting the expectations of readers across the Arab world. (SPA)
The partnership aims to provide high-quality content that respects local culture while meeting the expectations of readers across the Arab world. (SPA)

Manga Arabia has signed a strategic agreement with Japan’s Coamix Inc. to license and translate two of Japan's most popular manga titles into Arabic.

The partnership aims to provide high-quality content that respects local culture while meeting the expectations of readers across the Arab world.

By bringing global experiences to the region in a culturally resonant language, the initiative enriches Arabic literary content and boosts its international presence.

This collaboration is part of Manga Arabia's broader strategic development plan. The company recently launched its online store, featuring more than 40 titles of original and international works produced by Manga Arabia.

It also introduced a sales network that includes delivery application services, making it the first platform to offer manga volumes through such apps.

Manga Arabia has also announced that its app user base has surpassed 12 million users across more than 195 countries worldwide.

To further strengthen its global presence, the company has launched its international division, Manga International, and established its official headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. This move is designed to expand Manga Arabia's international influence and foster stronger relationships within the Japanese manga industry.