Singer Billie Eilish performed at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida, on October 9 during her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour stop, where chaos erupted after she was violently pulled by a fan from the barricade. Eilish had approached her fans in the crowd to greet them, high-fiving and taking photos, a gesture she often does during her performances, when a person wearing a black hoodie and baseball cap suddenly pulled her backwards, dragging her to the floor.
Billie Eilish Violently Pulled Into Crowd By Fan During Concert
Security immediately rushed in to rescue her, pushing the attacker away. Despite the shocking incident, Billie simply flipped her hair back and continued moving toward the stage. The entire episode was caught on camera by several concertgoers and even appeared on the big screen inside the arena.
Check out the shocking video:
Miami Police stated the person who grabbed the singer was later ejected from the arena.
Here's How Netizens Reacted
Soon after the video went viral on social media, netizens expressed disappointment, calling it 'disgusting,' while others voiced concern over the safety of performers during live events.
A user wrote, "That’s not being a fan — that’s crossing a line. You can love someone’s art without forgetting they’re human...." Another user said, "She looks SO done. Not surprised if she stops doing the barricade. Poor Billie’s still human."
Several people blamed the venue's security, stating, "It was a drunk man that security failed to remove even after a breathalyzer."
As of now, Eilish has not made a public statement regarding the incident.
The Miami concert marked the start of the North American leg of Billie's Hit Me Hard and Soft tour and her return to performing live after nearly two months for the tour's second leg.
