10 Nov 2021

Police met Travis Scott before Astroworld festival

From Morning Report, 6:15 am on 10 November 2021

Before rapper Travis Scott took the stage of the fatal Astroworld Festival, Houston's police chief had a "brief and respectful" meeting with him to discuss safety concerns.

The police chief told the rapper he had concerns for the public's safety, given challenges including Covid-19, and nationwide social tension.

Now the performer, and Drake, face a raft of lawsuits after eight people died in the crowded concert.

Texas correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann.