Misinformation about the crowd tragedy spreads, with claims linking Travis Scott to a satanic ritual

Following the tragic crowd crush at the Astroworld festival that claimed the lives of eight people, a wave of conspiracy theories has surfaced on TikTok. Among the viral claims, some users have accused rapper Travis Scott of orchestrating the incident as part of a satanic ritual. Comments such as “This ain’t a festival, it’s a sacrifice” and “The music industry is demonic and collects souls” have gained widespread attention, with some posts amassing tens of thousands of likes.

Despite the absurdity of these theories, they have gained significant traction on social media, with hashtags like “astroworld demonic”, “astroworld illuminati”, and “astroworld upside down cross” trending alongside the event’s footage. Experts have pointed out that these conspiracy theories highlight a concerning trend: young social media users, often seen as savvy “digital natives,” are increasingly vulnerable to viral misinformation. The spread of these unfounded claims serves as a stark reminder of how easily fringe ideas can proliferate on digital platforms.