More than 5,000 people trekked the NRG grounds on Saturday for the second annual Astroworld Festival starring Missouri City’s own Travis Scott. The all-star guest list included appearances by comedian Dave Chapelle and Kanye West. Other acts included Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion, international recording artist Rosalia, and shock-rock pioneer Marilyn Manson. The festival, taking its name from the former Houston theme park, Six Flags Astroworld, continued its amusement park theme with a funhouse, a vertical drop coaster, carnivals games, and a Ferris wheel. Despite long wait times, impatient fans jumping barriers, and sound malfunctions during the main act’s sets, Scott made up for it with his performance that included an elaborate stage setup that hoisted him above the sea of people. (Photos by Jennifer Lake)
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The scene was set as an apocalyptic world. -
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Carnival games -
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Marilyn Manson throws $666 bills with his face on them into the crowd. -
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Fans watch Scott in matching festival merchandise. -
Pharrell Williams had a large troupe of dancers backing him up. -
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Travis Scott was hit with a football thrown from the crowd beneath him. -
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A mini Screwed up Records and Tapes in front of the Ferris Wheel -
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Travis Scott had a dramatic entrance. -
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Pharrell Williams with one of his dancers. -
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Travis Scott towers above the sold-out crowd. -
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Fans watch Travis Scott perform from a tree. -
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Attendees could play basketball on a special Cactus Jack court. -
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Fans were willing to wait in line for hours in order to purchase merchandise. -
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Large crowds made it difficult to get from one stage to the other. -
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Many fans wore expensive and rare sneakers not expecting to go through mud. -
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