Travis Scott speaks out four months after tragedy at Astroworld Festival
American rapper, Jacques Berman Webster II, popularly known as Travis Scott announced on Tuesday that he has launched Project HEAL. A “multi-tier, long-term series of community-focused philanthropy and investment efforts”. And this, he plans to enact to give back to those in need.
He shared this in a statement on Instagram. Speaking on the project, he wrote,
“Over the past few months I’ve been taking the time and space to grieve, reflect and do my part to heal my community. Most importantly, I want to use my resources and platform moving forward towards actionable change.”
Explaining that the action plan “will be a lifelong journey for me and my family”. The rapper —went on to say that “I feel as a leader in my community, and I need to step up in times of need”
According to the Travis, he created the project “to take much needed action towards supporting real solutions that make all events the safest spaces they can possibly be.”
He added,
“I will always honor the victims of the Astroworld tragedy who remain in my heart forever. Giving back and creating opportunities for the youth is something I’ve always done and will continue to do as long as I have the chance. This program will be a catalyst to real change. I can’t wait to introduce the rest of the technology and ideas we’ve been working on.”
Per Project HEAL’s website, one of the initiatives include a $1 million pledge. This is for student scholarships at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Named after Travis’ grandfather, the Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund will grant $10,000 scholarships to seniors. Only those who have a 3.5 or higher GPA but are facing financial challenges that hinder their chances of graduating.
Other Project HEAL initiatives on the docket include a proposed expansion of the CACT.US Youth Design Center in his hometown and free programs focused on addressing mental health.
This is coming four months after what officials have described as a “mass casualty incident” at Scott’s Astroworld concert in Houston.
