In a recent concert at Caesars Palace as part of her Weekends with Adele residency, renowned singer Adele sternly addressed a growing trend of concertgoers throwing objects at performers on stage. Citing incidents involving artists Bebe Rexha, Kelsea Ballerini, and Pink, Adele expressed her concerns to the audience and issued a firm warning against such behavior.
“I f—ing dare you. Dare you throw something at me and I’ll f—ing kill you,” she cautioned the crowd while toting a T-shirt gun in her arms and firing it off into the audience with gusto.
Expressing her frustration, Adele remarked on the disregard for show etiquette and the alarming increase in objects being thrown at artists during performances. She emphasized that this trend must be halted and appealed to the audience’s sense of respect and safety. To drive her point home, Adele playfully brandished a T-shirt gun and fired it into the crowd, highlighting the irony of the situation.
“It’s a total reverse, I’ve gotta go back over and give my T-shirt gun back,” she noted of the irony of the situation.
The troubling incidents began last month when Bebe Rexha was struck in the face with a cell phone, resulting in her sustaining injuries and requiring stitches. Following the incident, Rexha shared images of her bruised face on Instagram but assured fans that she was doing well.
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At the British Summer Time’s Hyde Park Festival, Pink found herself on the receiving end of an unusual gift—a bag of human ashes. Caught off guard during her performance of “Just Like a Pill,” Pink handled the situation with grace, expressing confusion while questioning the audience member responsible for the bizarre offering.
Kelsea Ballerini also fell victim to a similar incident when she was hit in the eye by a bracelet while performing her song “If You Go Down.” The country star momentarily stepped away from the stage to receive medical attention before returning to emphasize the importance of safety and encourage concertgoers to report any concerns to security.
In an effort to raise awareness about the incidents and address the need for a safe concert environment, Ballerini took to her Instagram story to share her experience and underscore the importance of concertgoers feeling secure and protected.
As incidents of this nature continue to occur, artists like Adele, Rexha, Ballerini, and Pink are increasingly vocalizing their concerns and advocating for concert etiquette and safety measures to be upheld. The incidents not only pose physical risks to performers but also impact their emotional well-being and the overall concert experience for attendees.
Concertgoers and artists alike are calling for increased vigilance and cooperation among audience members to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone present. While artists strive to provide memorable and enjoyable performances, it is crucial for fans to respect boundaries and refrain from engaging in disruptive and potentially dangerous behavior.
Adele talks about concertgoers throwing things at artists:
“I f**** dare you. Dare you to throw something at me and I’ll f**** kill you.” pic.twitter.com/vy680y8ekm
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 4, 2023
