While the events at the Astroworld festival in Texas over the weekend were universally described as “hellish,” a number of conspiracy theories have surfaced claiming that the concert was some kind of “blood sacrifice.”
As fans surged toward the stage at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston on Friday night, at least eight people died and dozens more were injured. Two teens, 14 and 16, were among the victims.
Several videos from attendance have gone viral on social media, showing the rapper appearing to continue performing despite individuals passing out and emergency personnel attempting to resuscitate them. During a livestream of the concert, though, he could be seen halting many times and requesting assistance for persons who had passed out in the audience. Because much of Scott’s advertising material is concentrated on demonic imagery and symbolism, some have claimed that the concert was a “blood sacrifice.”
travis scott literally shows himself as a demon in his new album cover… that whole astroworld was set up as a sacrifice ritual and no one will change my mind about that. pic.twitter.com/iQntwen2bb
— Ariana ♒︎ ♏︎ ♋︎ (@arianaaporras) November 8, 2021
The 30-year-old played at Astroworld this year on a stage designed to look like the gates of hell, with fans entering through a giant sculpture of his mouth that has been compared to Hieronymus Bosch’s renowned “Christ in Limbo” painting, which shows the “mouth of hell.”
Travis Scott did a sacrifice. Look at the symbolism of the event. “See you on the other side” is the tagline. People walking into his mouth and through a doorway into another world on promo poster for “Astroworld.”
Look at the depravity of the album art cover for Astroworld. https://t.co/u9itpCtzvI pic.twitter.com/fQmihpkjyq
— Henrik Palmgren 🇸🇪 🐗 🇺🇸 (@Henrik_Palmgren) November 6, 2021
Many individuals have also pointed out that the festival’s slogan, “See you on the other side,” has not aged well in light of the deaths. On the latest edition of his show Plot Theories and Unpopular Culture, podcaster Isaac Weishaupt delves into this conspiracy. 
“So this is Astroworld’s temple grounds, where they’re telling you straight up that you’re about to enter a new realm, a new dimension. We’re going to make a sacrifice to the gods, and here’s your rapper, gods “Weishaupt explains. On Twitter, many individuals are describing Astroworld with terms like “demonic ritual” and “blood sacrifice.”
“Travis Scott killed so many lives tonight by not stopping that fucking show that shits demonic, illuminati blood sacrifice type stuff. Greetings, #AstroWorld “one tweet reads.
Bro that shit was a concert in hell.. illuminati blood sacrifice type shit Travis Scott sacrificed so many lives tonight by not stopping that fucking show that shits demonic. #AstroWorld
— J O A N I E (@jaminjoaniee) November 6, 2021
Another person added: “Travis Scott is rumored to have sold his soul to the devil. Astro World was a SACRIFICE OF BLOOD. He sacrificed the lives of eight innocent people in order to pledge his allegiance to the occult elite.” He didn’t do it on his own volition!” WHY IS HE SINGING WHILE THEY DRIVE A DEAD BODY AWAY?!? #AstroWorld”
Travis Scott sold his soul to the devil. Astro World was a BLOOD SACRIFICE. He took 8 innocent lives to pledge his allegiance to the occult elite. “He didn’t do it om purpose!” SO WHY IS HE SINGING AS THEY CARRY OFF A DEAD BODY THEN?!? #AstroWorld
— Phillip ❤️ (@PhillipLikesTV) November 8, 2021
Scott released a statement on Sunday saying he was “absolutely devastated” about the tragic events that unfolded at Astroworld.
“My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as it continues to look into the tragic loss of life,” Scott tweeted on Saturday. “I am committed to collaborating with the Houston community to help families in need heal and be supported. Thank you to the Houston Police Department, Fire Department, and NRG Park for their quick reaction and assistance. I adore you all “Added.
The incident is still being investigated.
According to the New York Times, before his act on Friday, Scott was visited by the Houston police chief, who expressed concerns about the crowd.
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