Drake releases first statement after deadly crowd surge at Astroworld Festival as more lawsuits are filed

Rapper Drake released a statement late Monday about the deadly crowd surge at Houston's Astroworld Festival on Friday.

Drake, who performed with Travis Scott during his set, wrote on Instagram "I've spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy. I hate resorting to this platform to express an emotion as delicate as grief but this is where I find myself," Drake wrote on Monday night. "My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for all of them, and will be of service in any way I can. May God be with you all."

He is one of the defendants listed in at least three lawsuits filed on behalf of people who say they were injured or killed during Scott's performance.