Taylor Swift recently found herself joining the list of artists who have been targeted by fans throwing objects during live shows.
Currently on her first Eras Tour since 2018, Swift encountered a moment where she narrowly avoided friendship bracelets thrown at her backstage as she exited Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.
Videos circulating on social media captured the incident, showing Swift gracefully dodging the flying bracelets while her security team swiftly intervened, requesting people to cease the act and attempting to identify the culprits.
After performing her hit song "Karma" from her latest album, Swift waved to her fans, as reported by Fox News. The representatives of the music icon have chosen to remain tight-lipped regarding the incident at this time.
Fans who came across the video on Twitter expressed their frustration and criticism towards the incident. One user commended the security guards, stating, "The security guards were blocking, they deserve a raise." Another user urged people to be realistic, emphasizing, "They act as though Taylor is going to pick their friendship bracelet up off the floor and ask to be besties on the spot," considering such behavior disrespectful.
Several fans warned against normalizing such actions, highlighting the potential harm they could cause to the artists. Others expressed their strong belief that people should refrain from throwing objects at artists altogether.
This incident is not isolated, as other artists, including Harry Styles, Kelsea Ballerini, Ariana Grande, and Bebe Rexha, have all faced similar encounters where fan-thrown objects resulted in disruptions during their live performances. In fact, just last month, Bebe Rexha suffered an injury above her eyebrow after being hit in the face during such an incident, requiring stitches.
While artists often cherish their fans' enthusiasm and support, it is important to remember to express appreciation in respectful and safe ways, ensuring the enjoyment of the concert experience for everyone involved.
