In a recent concert, the renowned rapper Drake had an unexpected encounter with a cell phone thrown by a fan. The incident took place during the opening night of his It’s All a Blur tour in Chicago. While performing the song “So Anxious,” Drake, also known as Champagne Papi, was struck by the mobile phone hurled from the audience. Let’s dive into the details of this surprising incident.
Drake gets hit with a cell phone at a concert
During a concert in Chicago, the renowned singer known for “God’s Plan” experienced an unexpected incident. A fan in the audience decided to throw their cell phone towards the artist, striking him on the arm. Despite this unexpected occurrence, the 36-year-old musician remained unfazed and carried on with his performance, flawlessly delivering a popular hit from 1991. The incident was captured on video and quickly gained traction on social media, spreading widely across various platforms.
At the concert, Drake surprised the audience by performing alongside a hologram of his younger self. A video circulating on Twitter captured the moment when he sat on a comfy leather couch, singing his popular song “Look What You’ve Done,” while his teenage self nodded along to the music.
Fortunately, the incident with the thrown cell phone didn’t harm Drake, the talented artist behind songs like “Hotline Bling” and “Search and Rescue.” It’s not uncommon for celebrities to face similar situations, but Drake was lucky to come out unscathed.
Last month, Bebe Rexha became the subject of cell phone attack
During Bebe Rexha’s Best F’n Night Of My Life tour in June 2023, an unfortunate incident occurred while she was performing at The Rooftop at Pier 17. A concertgoer threw a cell phone at her head, causing a shocking moment. Bebe Rexha fell to her knees, with her head down, while concerned crew members swiftly came to her aid.
The incident didn’t go unnoticed, as a video capturing the event quickly surfaced online. Shortly after the incident, the individual responsible, Nicolas Malvagna, was identified and pulled out of the crowd by security personnel. He was subsequently arrested by the police for his actions.
Following the incident, the Grammy-nominated singer, Bebe Rexha, shared an update with her fans on Instagram. In an uploaded selfie, she displayed her resilience by giving a thumbs-up sign. However, the photo also revealed a noticeable bruise on her left eye, indicating that she had received stitches as a result of the unfortunate incident.
A fan threw his mother’s ashes at Pink
Indeed, it seems that fans’ actions at concerts have become increasingly unexpected. Recently, during one of Pink’s performances, a fan took things to an unusual level by throwing their mother’s ashes onto the stage. The incident left the Just Give Me A Reason singer visibly shocked. Expressing her uncertainty about the situation, Pink stated, “I don’t know how I feel about this.” In response, she carefully placed the ashes on the edge of the stage, navigating the unexpected moment with composure.
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