Plus, all the ways Tupac’s estate could substantially sue Drake for the use of AI Tupac.
Drake took a breather from diss tracks and playing with AI to let his OVO artist Partynextdoor have the New Music Friday spotlight. If only Big Sean and Bryson Tiller were so lucky.
Drake managed to escape litigation for the 2021 Astroworld tragedy, but his “Sicko Mode” co-star isn’t getting off the hook. A Houston judge denied Travis Scott’s motion to be dismissed from the billion-dollar civil lawsuit, and he must now face a looming jury trial set to begin next month.
Why is Travis still facing a trial?
Thousands of lawsuits were filed over the deaths and injuries that occurred at Astroworld, and it’s hard to keep track of which lawsuit is which if you’re only reading the headlines. Travis was found not guilty of criminal charges relating to Astroworld in June 2023, but civil law differs from criminal.
Think of criminal law like cancel culture—it’s an individual vs. society. Civil law is like rap beef—it’s individual vs. individual. Or, in this case, a dispute between private parties.
Getting to trial has taken this long because much of the last two years were spent in discovery. You may remember the headline of Travis being questioned by plaintiffs’ attorneys for eight hours in October 2023—that was related to this suit.
What’s the worst possible outcome?
Another key difference between criminal and civil is the possible repercussions. Criminal law, like Young Thug’s RICO trial, can result in a lengthy prison sentence and a criminal record. Civil law can’t send you to jail, but it can bankrupt you.
If found guilty, Travis could have less millions to brag about, but he’s already in the clear for criminal charges, and there will be no #FreeJacques alongside #FreeJeffrey as Young Thug fights for his freedom.
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