Billie Eilish Hit in Face During Concert
Billie Eilish, the acclaimed pop star, experienced an unexpected moment during her concert when an object hit her in the face. This incident occurred while she was performing her emotional song "What Was I Made For?" from the Barbie soundtrack.
At the time, Billie, aged 22, was seated cross-legged at the front of the stage, sharing her stunning vocals with the audience. Suddenly, a bracelet was thrown from the crowd, striking her head. The footage captured by fans revealed the moment, showing that the item was thrown with noticeable force.
As the object approached, Billie managed to turn her head just in time, which likely helped her avoid serious injury. The audience reacted with a mix of boos and gasps, but Billie remained composed, laughing it off and continuing her performance.
After the incident, she calmly picked up the object and tossed it aside without showing any signs of distress. However, as clips of the event spread across social media, fans quickly voiced their disapproval of the behavior.
Many expressed concerns that such incidents could change the nature of live performances, suggesting that artists might have to perform behind barriers to keep safe. One user commented, "This style of intimate performances will be going away soon because of fans throwing things at artists." Another noted how they would have reacted differently, saying, "She handled it well; I would’ve called time out." Others chimed in to emphasize that artists are human too and deserve respect.
Billie Eilish is not alone in facing this type of danger. Last year, there were numerous reports of items being thrown at performers during concerts. Indeed, this trend has become troubling for many. Country singer Kelsea Ballerini had to leave the stage after a bracelet was thrown at her eye. She later urged fans to keep the environment safe by not throwing items.
Similarly, pop artist Bebe Rexha required stitches after being struck in the face by a fan's phone, causing her to collapse on stage. Ava Max also had a frightening encounter when a stage invader hit her and left her with an injury. In a bizarre incident, singer Pink was handed a concertgoer's mother's ashes while performing, leaving her uncertain about how to react.
Billie has spoken out against fans overstepping boundaries in the past. In 2020, she voiced how such behaviors, like impersonating her, were unsafe and unfair to her true fans.
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