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McDonald's Reportedly Parts Ways With Travis Scott Amid Fallout From Astroworld Festival That Left 8 People Dead

Travis Scott continues to face backlash in the aftermath of the Astroworld Festival that left 8 people dead and hundreds injured.

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According to Radar, the rapper and McDonalds — that launched the limited time only "Travis Scott Meal" — have ended their brand partnership. A source stated they are "not currently working" with the "SICKO MODE" musician. However another source added, "the collab ended last fall in 2020."

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This is another blow for Scott who has now been slapped with multiple lawsuits for the tragedy that took place during his performance in Houston on Friday, November 5.

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According to the outlet, when Scott's meal was launched back in 2020 — the chart topper threw a large promotional event that drew roughly 500 fans at a McDonalds location in California. After chaos ensued, both Scott and the fast food chain were fined by the city of Downey, California.

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At the time, the Downey Police Department tweeted, "Today's Travis Scott appearance at McDonald's was neither approved nor permitted by the City of Downey."

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"DPD units were dispatched in response to a large crowd gathered and focused on traffic and pedestrian safety concerns until the crowd dispersed. No injuries were reported," the authorities continued in their social media post.

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During Scott's Instagram Live of the event, the 30-year-old can be heard saying, "This is crazy," "It's lit!" and "It's a different kind of McDonald's today!"

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The partnership was certainly a lucrative one with the Grammy Award winner earning an estimated $20 million. $15 million of which came from McDonald's-themed merchandise sold through his label-turned-brand, Cactus Jack and only $5 million from the endorsement itself.

The meal (that was reportedly only avaible until October 4, 2020) was a replica of Scott's go to order at the eatery — a Quarter Pounder with cheese, bacon and lettuce; medium fries with barbecue sauce; and a Sprite.

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