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Kacey Musgraves Calls Out Concert Goer in Tampa Incident

Published December 2, 2024

Kacey Musgraves recently expressed her frustration over an incident involving a fan during her concert in Tampa. As the country singer performed at the Amalie Arena on Friday, an excited concertgoer unexpectedly grabbed her, leading to an awkward moment.

The following evening, during her show in Hollywood, Florida, Musgraves addressed the situation and did not hold back her feelings. She referred to the fan as a "Tampa bitch," making her feelings clear to the audience. She explained, “Last night, this Tampa bitch... she kinda ruined it. She kinda ruined it for everybody,” eliciting a mix of reactions from the crowd.

Musgraves continued to engage with the audience, acknowledging their sympathetic reaction with, “Y’all, I know, I know.” In a moment of humor to emphasize her exasperation, she playfully pretended to take off her earrings, saying, “I thought I was gonna have to get real east Texas on her.”

The incident gained traction on social media, with followers sharing clips from both concerts. The moment where Musgraves was grabbed was caught on video, showcasing her shock as she momentarily paused her performance to respond to the fan’s behavior. Visibly surprised, she exclaimed, “What the f–k?” and later added, “Jesus f–king Christ.”

Fans of Musgraves quickly took to social media to defend her reaction to the unexpected encounter. Many noted how inappropriate it is for anyone to grab a celebrity during a performance, with one user stating, “It’s insane that people think grabbing onto strangers should be acceptable because she’s a celeb.” Another concertgoer commented, “As someone at the Tampa show, I don’t even blame her. Disgusting what happened.”

However, reactions were mixed. Some people felt that Musgraves went too far in her remarks, arguing that labeling a fan as a "bitch" was inappropriate. Support for the concertgoer emerged as well, with comments suggesting that the fan may have simply been overly excited. One user remarked, “The girl was a fan who paid a lot of $ to see her and she probably got over excited and didn’t realize what she did.”

This incident highlights the fine line celebrities walk as they engage with fans, reminding everyone that even in moments of excitement, personal boundaries should be respected.

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