Billie Eilish, the famous pop singer, had an unexpected moment during her concert on Friday night in Glendale, Arizona. While performing her song “What Was I Made For?” at the Desert Diamond Arena, someone in the audience threw an object onto the stage. It seemed to be a piece of jewelry, like a necklace or bracelet, and it hit Billie on the head before falling to the floor.
Billie looked surprised and stopped singing for a moment. People in the crowd quickly reacted, shouting “No!” to show they didn’t approve of what had happened. One person could even be heard saying “I’m sorry.”
Sitting on the stage, Billie took a few seconds to collect herself. She then calmly picked up the object and tossed it away without saying anything. She continued singing as if nothing had happened, showing her professionalism and focus.
Billie Eilish was struck by a necklace thrown from the crowd during her concert tonight.
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) December 14, 2024
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Unfortunately, this is not the first time something like this has happened at a concert. In recent years, other singers have also faced similar situations. Last year, Cardi B had a drink thrown at her while she was performing in Las Vegas. Ava Max was slapped by an audience member in Los Angeles, and Bebe Rexha was hit in the face with a cellphone during her concert in New York City.
Even earlier this month, country singer Zach Bryan had to stop his performance when someone threw a nicotine pouch that hit his leg. He called out the audience, saying, “Alright, who threw it? Let’s not be rude, okay? Don’t throw things at concerts.”
Incidents like these can be dangerous for performers and can ruin the concert experience for other fans. While people may be excited to show their love for their favorite artists, throwing objects onstage is not the right way to do it.
Billie’s calm and collected reaction shows her professionalism, but it also reminds everyone that respecting performers and following proper concert behavior is very important. Concerts are meant to be a fun and safe space for everyone, including the artists.
