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Travi$ Scott pleads guilty after inciting stampede at festival

The rapper encouraged fans to storm the stage back in August

 

Travi$ Scott rapper pleads guilty for inciting stampede, 3500 antidote Photo: Screenshot

After he encouraged fans to storm the stage at Lollapalooza earlier this year, during which a 15-year-old girl was trampled, Travi$ Scott has pleaded guilty to reckless conduct charges.

Five minutes into his set at the US festival, Scott told fans to climb over the barriers and move closer to the stage, telling security: "Everyone in a green shirt get the fuck back."

Scott then began chanting, "We want rage," as the crowd followed his instructions and began climbing over the barrier. He added, "Middle finger up to security now."

Watch Travi$ Scott's set get shut down below

Shortly afterwards, the music was cut off by the event organisers, and Scott attempted to "start over", telling fans to get down off and away from the stage. He wasn't quite as persuasive this time though, and the set was shut down. Though officials said no-one was hurt, a 15-year-old girl claimed she was trampled, and ended up on crutches.

As abc7 Chicago reports, Scott was subsequently arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Now, the rapper has pleaded guilty to charges of reckless conduct.

A judge has ordered Scott to be under court supervision for one year.

Below: On-stage accidents of 2015

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