Travis Scott's Astroworld Security Hired Through Text Message Without Experience At $17 Per Hour, Not Prepared For Deadly Stampede
Nov. 9 2021, Published 6:54 p.m. ET
Travis Scott's Astroworld security was straight off the streets — literally. One security guard is speaking out, revealing he was hired through text message and didn't even show ID when he picked up his official vest.
Jackson Bush — who works as an auto detailer by trade — addressed the events that unfolded, revealing he was alerted he'd been hired to work security at Friday's event via text.
Sitting down with NewsNation Now reporter Brian Entin, Bush said he was paid $17 per hour for the gig, despite having zero experience in the biz.
As if those disturbing details weren't enough, Bush claimed he "didn't show anything" when he checked in at NRG Park. Not only did they not ask for a form of identification, but no one made sure workers had any sort of certifications.
"They didn't even ask for a phone number," he alleged. "They knew my name. We wrote our name on a sign-in sheet."
When asked if he felt like he was qualified to handle the deadly stampede that injured 300 and robbed the lives of 8 people, Bush responded, "I believe that if we were all prepared the right way that stuff would not have happened the way it did.”
He followed up by insisting, "the amount of injuries could have been avoided."
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According to Entin, Bush showed up to work security with his uncle and both men want