Billie Eilish was thrown against a barricade by an overzealous fan during the first show of her North American “Hit Me Hard And Soft” tour, and the now-viral incident has sparked a debate online about concert etiquette.
Several reports say the 23-year-old Grammy winner was “violently yanked” and thrust into the barricade by a man in a black cap during the first of three Miami concerts on Thursday, Oct. 9. She was in the middle of greeting fans in the crowd after performing “Guess,” her 2024 track featuring Charli XCX.
The moment was caught on camera by nearby fans, many of whom can be heard in various clips scolding the assailant.
Eilish, who’s scheduled to bring her tour to San Francisco’s Chase Center on Nov. 22-23, eventually broke free from the individual while her security team rushed over to help. She flipped her long black hair behind her shoulders, glared at the man and continued on toward the stage.
The man was removed from the venue shortly after the encounter, and no charges have been filed, according to the Miami Police Department.
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Videos of the attack circulated quickly on social media.
“This is so scary,” X user @bizzleeilish captioned a video of the incident shared on Friday, Oct. 10, earning 44,000 likes.
“This should NOT happen, it’s basic respect for another human being,” X user @bespotifydata also posted on Friday, earning 1,100 likes.
Others praised Eilish for handling the situation like a true professional, continuing on with the rest of her show as if nothing had happened.
The singer has been physically attacked at concerts in the past, and called out the behavior as “dangerous” and “absolutely infuriating” during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter in 2023.
She’s scheduled to return to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 11-12.
This article originally published at Billie Eilish ‘violently’ assaulted by fan ahead of S.F. show, videos show.
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