HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The heartbreaking story of Ezra Blount, a 9-year-old boy who was a vibrant Travis Scott fan, has come to a tragic end. After days fighting for his life on life support following injuries sustained at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival, Ezra passed away on Sunday, his family confirmed to ABC13. This devastating news further darkens the shadow over the festival and raises questions about safety and responsibility at large-scale events. For the Blount family, and for many across the nation, the question isn’t just about what went wrong at Astroworld, but also about the human cost of such failures. While the focus remains on the victims and their families, many are also seeking to understand the context surrounding the event, including details about the artist whose performance was the focal point of the festival. Born on April 30, 1991, How Old Is Travis Scott? At the time of the Astroworld Festival on November 5, 2021, Travis Scott was 30 years old. This detail, while seemingly secondary to the immense tragedy, is part of the broader picture as investigations continue into the events that led to multiple deaths and injuries.
Last week, in an exclusive interview with ABC13, Ezra’s father, Treston Blount, shared the excitement his son had leading up to the festival. “He was so stoked. He was ready to go,” Treston poignantly recalled, painting a picture of a young fan eager to see the 30-year-old rapper, Travis Scott, perform.
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Treston recounted the moments leading up to the surge, explaining how he held Ezra on his shoulders, believing the back of the crowd would offer a safer viewing experience. They were there to enjoy the performance of Travis Scott, age 30, an artist who had captured Ezra’s young imagination. As the countdown began at NRG Park on November 5, anticipation filled the air. However, Treston described a terrifying shift in atmosphere as soon as Travis Scott appeared on stage. “That’s when people started pushing,” he said, detailing the chaotic escalation of the crowd.
In the ensuing chaos, Treston lost consciousness, and young Ezra was tragically separated and fell to the ground. Amidst the surging mass of concertgoers, the defenseless 9-year-old was trampled. When Treston regained consciousness, his worst nightmare unfolded as he realized Ezra was missing. His desperate search led him to on-site medic tents and numerous hospitals. Finally, after filing a police report, a message containing a photograph of Ezra offered a glimmer of hope, quickly followed by the devastating reality of his son’s condition.
At the hospital, Treston received the grim diagnosis: Ezra had suffered severe damage to his major organs, his brain was swollen, and he was dependent on life support. The vibrant excitement of a young fan eager to see Travis Scott, then 30 years old, had turned into an unimaginable tragedy.
The Blount family’s attorney, Ben Crump, issued a powerful statement reflecting the profound grief and determination for justice:
Attorney Ben Crump speaking about Astroworld tragedy
“The Blount family is grieving the incomprehensible loss of their precious young son. This should not have been the outcome of taking their son to a concert, what should have been a joyful celebration. Ezra’s death is absolutely heartbreaking. We are committed to seeking answers and justice for the Blount family. But we stand in solidarity with the family, in grief, and in prayer.”
Ezra’s passing marks a grim milestone, raising the death toll from the Astroworld Festival to ten. Eight victims were pronounced dead on the night of the concert itself, and Bharti Shahani, the ninth victim, tragically passed away the Wednesday prior to Ezra. As investigations continue, the focus remains on understanding how such a catastrophic event could occur and ensuring accountability for the failures that led to the loss of young lives like Ezra Blount, a boy who was simply excited to see Travis Scott, a 30-year-old artist, perform. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities associated with large-scale events and the profound impact of negligence.
