Travis Scott's legal woes continue as a Harris County judge has dashed the rapper's hopes for an exit from a multi-billion dollar class action lawsuit over the deadly Astroworld Festival disaster. District Court Judge Kristen Hawkins swatted down Scott's motion for dismissal, keeping him on the hook as the litigation barrels towards a May 6 trial date. According to The Houston Chronicle, while Scott's representation argued his role at the ill-fated festival was limited to performance and marketing, the court wasn't swayed. Other defendants, including corporations like Apple Inc. and concert promoters, remain embroiled in the case as well.

Last November's Astroworld Festival, headlined by Scott, turned tragic when crowds surged, leaving ten spectators dead and hundreds injured. Judge Hawkins' recent decision means Scott still faces liability claims amidst the uproar of alleged poor planning and lack of adequate security measures. However, in a twist of fortunes for one hip-hop heavyweight, the court has cleared Drake, Scott's fellow performer, from the lawsuit, as KHOU reports. The consolidated lawsuit seeking upwards of $2 billion looms like a gathering storm over the plaintiffs and defendants alike.

In a hearing that ran over three hours, attorneys for the victims maintained their stance that Scott's involvement goes beyond the microphone; they assert he bears responsibility for the tragic outcomes of that day. Conversely, Scott's legal team has lobbied that his lack of involvement in logistics should shield him from blame in this high-profile legal battle. Meanwhile, companies like Live Nation are still grappling with the prospect of footing the bill for the damages incurred if the plaintiffs have their day in court. A significant sum of money could be up for grabs, assuming the case doesn't settle outside the courtroom.

While Scott's team remains adamant about his non-involvement in the organizational aspects, Judge Hawkins' orders suggest otherwise, anchoring Scott firmly in the legal quagmire. For Scott, these orders come as a string of denials following an earlier failed attempt by his team to extricate the artist from these proceedings. The situation at NRG Park, which witnessed the tragic event, will remain under scrutiny as ASM Global, the park's managers, are also still in the court's crosshairs, as per The Houston Chronicle.

This upcoming trial will be a pivotal moment in resolving the fallout from one of the concert industry's darkest hours. As the date approaches, all eyes will be on the courtroom to see whether Travis Scott and the other defendants will be held accountable for the catastrophe that struck Astroworld that day. With stakes high and the wounds of the victims and their families still fresh, the upcoming legal confrontation promises to be as contentious as it is heart-wrenching.